What was the worse end to the perfect weekend?

What was the worse end to the perfect weekend?

Well Friday morning I left at 5 am to join other Pampered Chef Consultants for the drive up to Toronto for our 2009 National Conference. The Conference was amazing, full of inspirational and eye opening workshops.

Tonight as I returned home I was informed by my husband that he lost my cat, Lara, while I was away.



I have to say it's one of the most heartbreaking and painful things. Lara was a companion of mine for the past 4 years. I got her a few months after a break-up and moving to the city on my own to start over again. Prior to her arrival I had the companionship of the most amazing dog. His name was Bailey, we were together for just over 3 years. When I moved to the city, I couldn't find an apartment that would allow me to have a big dog so I had to find a new home for him. After a couple of weeks in my new place, completely alone and without his companionship, a friend of mine told me about some kittens she had seen at a pet shop not too far away. The next day after work I ventured off to the pet shop to have a look for myself. The minute I saw Lara, I didn't even have to think about it, I knew it was meant to be.

Lara and I had a very special connection, she wasn't as independent as most cats. She always came when i called her, and loved to be with us and receive attention. Every night as I crawled into bed I would call her and tell her it was time for bed. Instantly she would run up the stairs and jump into bed and cuddle up beside me. She loved to sit on our laps for hours at a time as we scratched underneath her chin. She was also a very vocal cat and loved to converse with me.

She is truly missed and the house will not be the same without her. Our dog, Dolce, Looks around for her every time we say her name, only, she's no where to be found. They often played together, taking turn chasing each other around the house. I know there will never be another companion like her, she truly was unique and I miss her deeply. I only pray that where every she is, she's safe. Its funny, I know she's be gone for over 24 hours and yet I still hear her everywhere.