I have learned great life lessons from my cat, Figaro. She left me on December 5th, 2008, and she left a legacy.
It always amazes me that pets come into our lives for such a short time, yet they love us unconditionally and set this example for us to learn from.
Figaro was an incredible Spirit and Soul. I had the honor and privilege of caring for her from the time she was 8 weeks old.
She started her young life by being thrown out of a car onto someone’s lawn along with her brothers and sisters. A rescue team saved her and her siblings. That’s how I found her – through the Valley Stream Rescue team. She was with me all her life.
When her body could no longer support her strong Spirit, I listened and lived through one of the greatest blessings of setting her Spirit free from her deteriorating body. I learned so much from this blessed animal:
- There is nothing like Unconditional Love.
- Be present. Life doesn’t last forever – and neither does your cat.
- Be flexible.
- Take a good nap.
- Communicate clearly with others.
I honor her and thank her every day.