My Beautiful BB has crossed the Bridge

[Sunriser13]

43. Wow.

I picked up BB's ashes, pawprints, and a tuft of his fur a couple of hours ago.

I read this as I baked the clay bearing both front pawprints. They look almost as if they were caught in the act of giving "the mooshies", which is how I always described the kneading he did constantly. One paw is slightly splayed, showing his claw print, and the other as if he had just begun to pull it back. I bear scars from the needles of those sharp toes! There are just a few strands of his fur caught in the clay.

BB's ashes are in a beautiful carved wooden box with a velvet pouch bearing the words "Until We Meet Again At The Rainbow Bridge" embroidered in gold. He is here beside me where he had always wanted to be. I was his person, and he never ever let me forget that.

When the office called, I wasn't sure I could bear to go right away, then realized I wouldn't be able to stand myself if I didn't. He needed to come home to me. What I really couldn't bear was the thought of him being away from me for one more day.

I don't know how to thank you for your support. I've cried oceans, and there are more oceans left to cry. But right now, I think I am simply relieved to have BB home.

Thank you.