Well, we are suppose to have freezing temps the next few nights. I brought in the potted plants and covered the pond to protect the water lilies. We should be able to put everything back on Sunday.

A restless night led to getting up early for the burial and closure. She selected a spot not too far from the back deck. I felt weird and I hurried to big the hole and remove the remains from the freezer. Once buried I put leaves and needles back over the grave then she marked it with 3 stones. It was emotional but over with.

I just cannot believe how fast it took him over, he was just drinking from the pond on Sunday and deteriorated to death in less than seven days. Bean already looked for him, and now she is laying over the spot where he died. It is so sad, you know she has to know. There is the smell of death in the house, and with it raining now and all day tomorrow, and it will be here until Saturday when we can air out the house.

It has been peaceful. Mostly sleeping. At 12:15 he had a single hack like gasp and that was basically the last of him. His last breath and heart was between 12:30 and 12:35. Fire Cracker, you were a good cat, sorry to see you dot so soon. He passed at age 11. Goodbye ole friend, Enjoy Truman’s company in eternity. :((