Memorial Day

Memorial day is tomorrow. I went to the cemetery today to beat the rush. Richard's stone looks nice. If you look close, you can see me taking the picture reflected in the glare off of the stone.

We never talked about a headstone before he died, so I did this one on my own with the help of my daughter Erin. It's a costly venture, but I think it turned out well.

What determines cost the most is the shipping distance of the raw stone to the monument maker. Laser engraving can put a reproduction of any photo or any other image you want on the stone. So many choices!

I liked the baseball and the symbolism of home plate.

Happy Memorial Day.

Good By Toonces

I killed my cat Toonces today, or rather, I had her euthanized..the result is the same. She was 19 years old and was having trouble walking. It was her time.

Richard used to joke about who would die first, Richard or the cat. The cats wins I guess.

I just couldn't stay with her when they gave her the medication. I stayed with my other cat Judy and the feelings were just too intense. I feel the same for Toonces. I wonder why the death of a pet is so upsetting? I cried more for Toonces and Judy than for Richard.

The grieving for him goes on, it's like a weight on my head all the time.

I don't know if I'll get another cat. I won't likely get another husband. He's not replaceable.

Toonces has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Maybe she's with Richard now.