Tinkerbelle
Its' been 3 months since Tinkerbelle went missing.
Both kids mention her often. Hadley is definitely ready to get another cat. She misses having a cat around.
I still check the websites to see if she has turned up at one of the shelters. My mind knows the reality of her not likely returning, however, the unknown whereabouts of her is difficult. Tinkerbelle was/is our families heart cat.
There is no manual for a missing cat and how to handle it. So I handle each event/season as they come. The Christmas tree is up and last year I remember worrying that I would have a cat in the tree. This year... I wish I could watch her investigate.
The grief was a little overwhelming the first two months, now I find myself just remembering little moments, and thinking of her with love.