Today, I am profoundly grateful for my dear friends and all the precious words of comfort and encouragement I am receiving in light of Pooter kitty's passing. He was like a gift to me, we had almost 12 full years of love and fun. His gift to me is being able to realize that while I am hurting, I am not crushed by his death. I can see how much stronger I am emotionally. Do and will I miss him? From now until I draw my last breath, but I will get through this and will love many more pets who need a loving home.