It's been two months since my sweet Calli crossed the Rainbow Bridge and as we say in Farsi, "her place is (very) empty."
I am thankful to many family members, friends, and Calli's wonderful and caring veterinary team (both at CVCA Annapolis and South Arundel Veterinary) for your kindness and compassion, the calls, cards, and other messages of sympathy and empathy, and for thinking of us. Your warm words of healing and comfort (and the hugs) are appreciated.
Calli sleeping sweetly
Searching for the right statue for her resting place took some time, but I knew I'd found the right one when I saw it, especially once I realized it's the same company that made Bell's statue. It arrived carefully and softly nestled in the box, with a very kind thank-you note from the company.
The statue (from Garden-Fountains.com) looked so much like one of her napping poses, I put it on her purple blanket to take a photo before placing it at the head of her resting place.
My mom always makes halva for loved ones who have passed (usually on the anniversary of their passing). This is a Persian tradition to honor their spirit and is usually made for the memorial service as well. For Calli, I thought I'd make the halva in the shape of a sweet feline and a cat's paw print. I hope she would approve.
It does give me comfort that Calli and Bell are together...
Bell's resting place and Calli's resting place, next to each other and facing our little pond and the forsythia (where birds love to hang out).
May you be free, happy, and peaceful, my angels. I love and miss you; you're always in my heart.
They were such joys and lucky to have had you as a mom. I am so sorry that they had to leave us to go to heaven):!
Love,
Leili
Posted by: Leili | 12/14/2014 at 03:29 PM
What a beautiful and sweet tribute; wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate the empty places and joy in the memories of how they enriched your life with theirs.
Posted by: kimberly | 12/14/2014 at 06:04 PM
Dear Kimberly and Leili joon, many thanks for your kindness. Hugs.
Posted by: Shahrzad Arasteh | 12/14/2014 at 06:24 PM
{{{{hugs}}}} Thank you for sharing Shahrzad. These are beautiful photos that speak of pure love you had for these sweeties.
Calli definitely approves, and so does Bell.
Posted by: Rene, Jim, Wyatt Ray & Spirit Jerry | 01/04/2015 at 12:19 AM
Thank you so much Rene, Jim, Wyatt and Spirit Jerry! That means so much (especially coming from you)! And the hugs are gratefully received.
Posted by: Shahrzad Arasteh | 01/04/2015 at 10:36 AM