I've read with great interest the posts about "Would I get another."  And
I've tried several times to do this. So here goes.
 
YES I would be a caregiver again.  It seems 'something" brings us and our
fur kids together at some special time that we aren't allowed to question.
 
We all recognize that they are special little teachers and heart stealers.
Sure it tears out hearts when they pass, but the little bit of time
they are here with us is so special.  They are so forgiving, so warm so
unpredictable.  The little nose bumps, the kisses, the naps they take on
our tummies, the bath tub invasions, the blissful sleeping positions, the
begging for slurps of tea.  It's a kind of magic how one so aloof suddenly
is wrapping his paws around your wrist and pressing his chest into your
hand, a sign that is 'Pick me up, Daddy"  Remember how you had to push
raisins between clenched jaws, now those jaws are stealing the raisin can.
Ever wonder how the question 'Want some suckins?" gets a whirling fur body
on it's back so you can give tummy scritches.
 
Do I miss those that have gone ahead, sure I do.  Do I still hurt to think
about Princess PeeWee, so small but so full of ferretude.  Do I miss Mysti
and her lap time, her preening her face like a cat, sure I do.  They all
left their brightness with me.  I hope I'm a better care giver for the
things they all shared.
 
Will I adopt another, sure I will.  I'm sure I'll think a moment about
'David, remember how it hurts when they pass." But those big eyes
willcapture my heart, I'll want to help.  And I will.  Again, and again.
 
My thoughts to those who have lost little ones.  But remember the good
times, the nose kisses, the play time in the towles, the little faces
peeking out of jacket sleeves, remember the ferret powered potatoes going
up the hall.  Remember they have chosen us, we can't let them down.
 
Have a good week, keep careing.
David BUDDY and Dweasle
[Posted in FML issue 3780]