2004-07-21 - 4:23 p.m.

Email From my Mom

Email From my mom:

Your Kitty has still has not returned home. I asked some of the neighbors to let me know if they see her-so far no one has. I hardly slept the night before last thinking that she was hurting somewhere. Dad says if a fox or coyote got her, she didn't last long. Small comfort yet, at least I slept last night. I went into the woods a bit looking for her. I checked under the porch and in the bushes along the yard for any signs. Today is the 3rd day she's been missing. I think I need to let go and realize she's dead but I still hope she'll return or I'll find her in the yard. This is very hard for me as it brings up all my feelings about Elliot. I don't think we'll ever have another pet. I really can't handle the emotional payback. I'll probably start putting away food dishes tonight and take down the 'cat protection' on the furniture etc. I miss her.

Gotta go hon, I don't want someone to walk in and find me crying-not the most professional thing to do even at a church.

Love ya bunches

Mom