I haven't been on this site for quite a while now. I see a lot of new names and some old familiar ones. Just wondered how everyone is doing and just wanted to stop by and say hello
I'm a newer member but I have looked at your pictures and older posts many times. Stunningly beautiful cats.Thank you for the kind words. I miss my boy, my friend. I will never forget our bond and even though our time was short, I thank God for the gift to be able to share my life with him. And this goes for the bobcats as well. They are my life, there is no doubt about that
I have a very interesting and heart warming story about Carmelo after he passed. I had him cremated and the day I picked up his ashes, I could not stop the tears from flowing. However, something happened that day, that let me know Carmelo and I will meet once again. As soon as I brought his ashes inside the home with me, Boris was just beside himself. All grumpy and having a temper tantrum, something he would always do whenever I brought a new cat into the home. He walked the whole house growling at everything and didn't want me near him. He was so upset like, how dare you bring that cat into the house? Just then, I knew why he was upset. Carmelo's spirit was there with me, by my side. My big boy didn't want to leave me. That night, as I was trying to sleep, I spoke with Carmelo. I told him, my heart hurts for his loss and I feel so empty inside, but I knew he had to cross the bridge and run free. So I told him boy, as much as I hurt, I will be ok. I told him to cross the bridge, but asked him before you go, can you let Boris know that he is ok and not to be so upset? I said a prayer for Carmelo so that he would have a safe crossing and asked God to guide him along his way. I said my final goodbye with tears in my eyes and drifted off to sleep. That morning when I awoke, Boris greeted me with his friendly bobcat chatter and purrs. It was then that I knew, my boy had crossed the bridge safely and will be waiting for the time when he and I will see each other again forever. RIP Carmelo