Just two weeks ago today, I had to say goodbye after 16 years to my cat, Shadow. It was the most difficult thing I have ever done. Just when I started to get a handle on my emotions, Shadow returned home today. You see, I had him cremated so that he would always be with me and I could take him wherever and whenever I moved. The box came today that had his ashes in it. The little bit of mending my heart had gone through in the past two weeks just went to pieces all over again. I just got through ordering him a beautiful wooden urn. I have to wait another two weeks or so before that comes in. I will transfer Shadow then and again my heart will shatter, but I will know that Shadow will finally be comfortable and at peace in my home close to me. Shadow, you are always in my heart and I will miss you until we meet again.