Had a rough day and feel very sad

Hi to everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I have been under a great deal of stress living in a small town Garnett Ks, and doing our best to take care of my father in law who is struggling with dementia and making our lives pretty miserable. He never was a warm type of person and is not to concerned about how other people are doing or feeling. So my husband and I have made the tough decision to move. The amount of stress is to much for both of us. My anxiety is only getting worse and I feel like I have a flare up every other day. Today was the hardest yet. We have had our cat Willow for 18 years and knew she was getting old. She has had trouble jumping up to her favorite spot and crys in pain. We had to have her put to sleep today. It has been a really hard day. I loved her soooo much, she knew when I was upset and would jump on my lap and head butt me to get my attention and it would calm me down. She was beautiful and has been a big part of our lives so saying goodbye was tough. I know she won't be in pain anymore and that brings me a littel peace. But I feel like my heart is broken and will miss her so very much. I dug a grave for her because she liked it out here where we live in the country. A final peaceful place for Willow. I just wanted to share about her, she was a very spechial cat and brought us a lot of happiness. I aplologize that this is off topic a bit. I really needed to share my feelings

So sorry things are so tough. Hugs for you! I remember burying my favorite cat and bawling like a baby the whole time I was telling him goodbye. We get awfully attached to those critters! I hope you get another sweet little kitty soon.

And very sorry about your F-I-L and his issues. I'm sure it's hard on him to have dementia, and very hard for you and your hubby to deal with. Thinking of you today and saying a prayer things are better soon. Hang in there!!

So sorry to hear about your fur baby...It is always difficult when we lose a loved one.....human or animal as they are a part of our family.

Sending hugs (( ))

I'm sooo sorry, Lisa. Losing our beloved pets is so difficult. I still shed tears over my dog I lost last year...even though I now have a new puppy. You just never forget them and their unconditional love. But you did the right thing in not having Willow suffer. She trusted her to take care of her and you obviously did since she lived to be 18 years old.

You do have wonderful memories to draw on and no one can take those away from you. I'm sending prayers your way.

Sherrine

I'm sorry, Lisa. It's a hard kind of pain to deal with....I lost my Tommycat last summer and still miss him every day, so I really feel for you.

Willow sounds like she was such a sweetie. You did the best you could for her.

Sorry for all the stress you're under, too. One day at a time....

Hugs, Debbie