Bye Bye Little Bit

My heart is breaking... For those who've never bonded, really bonded, with a pet you will think I'm dramatic. I've had my sweet little white kitty cat for 7 years. I will never forget Jeff getting her for me. He was so excited! He picked her out from the SPCA and just knew I would love her. He took me to see her, to make sure I did.. ofcourse it was love at first sight. We brought her home that day.. She was less than 8weeks old. She was so tiny! She fit into the palm of my hand. I'd never had a cat, infact, I grew up scared of them so when she ran under our bed immediately after arriving home, I was worried she'd never come out.. But she was way too curious for that. That first night she slept right on me..right under my chin (on my neck) and she has slept near that area almost every night since.

You can not even imagine the devastation I felt when I found out that Lawson was allergic to Little Bit as well. That makes 3 people in this family of 4. I am the only one not allergic. As much as I want to keep my sweet little white fur ball, I can't be self-centered. I know my boys would feel better if the cat left, and Jeff would too.

Praise God we found our THE perfect home! A widowed woman with no children. Little Bit will get lots of love. She will do really well with her owner. I just hate that she has to travel all the way to Tennessee to get to her new home.

I can't even talk/think about her leaving without tears welling up in my eyes. I am going to miss her so much. I'm going to worry about her. Do cats have the ability to miss those they love? Will she think I've abandoned her? I wish I could sit her down & explain what is about to happen to her b/c I know she is going to be scared to death leaving my house and making that trip to a new home.

I had a nightmare last night that she was really sick and was about to die, therefore, she was unable to go to her new owner.

I know it sounds silly. It would have sounded ridiculous to me 7 years ago... I know there are much worse things in life, but for tonight I am so sad to have to say good bye to my Little Bit. She leaves on Thursday. Would it be stupid to pray for her happiness and ability to adjust well at her home?

Callings

It's been awhile since I post. I guess that's OK since there's only 2 of you reading it (and I'm not sure you are at this point!).

Right now my house is full of sickies! Jackson & Jeff have strep throat. I had it 2 weeks ago. I pray Lawson doesn't get it. I can't stand my babies being sick!

I've been thinking alot about what I want to do 'when I grow up'. Yes, I realize I'm a 30ish wife & mommy, but I do believe I have a calling on my life and I would love to nurture that calling. I want to discern exactly what the Lord wants me to do, so I've been spending some time in prayer over this.

Better run. Kids need me!