Dear Megan: My Cats wished to post this note to you at their blog to salute your relationship with Teacup and to offer you what consolation they can.
[SAMPAN] We here at the Catland Chronicles wish to extend our sympathies to Megan of the "Bad Kitty Cats" blog, the human companion, lady, and earthly mother of "Teacup Zephaniah." Unfortunately, Teacup had already fallen ill at the time we began this blog, so we did not meet him in his Teacup Incarnation. Nevertheless, as a fellow Siamese ("Meezer") and therefore as a fellow 9th life Cat, I can assure you that Teacup has made "the Bright Return" to the halls of God's Cat, Mother Bast, and that even as we speak he is renewing his acquaintance with many friends and siblings he had temporarily forgotten.
Even to an 8th life Cat, the Return is as seamless as waking from a dream. You awaken painlessly outside the gate---all your temporary earthly pain forgotten---- and the warmth of the golden light from the Great Hall pulls you right in. When you arrive it's as if you had stepped into the world's warmest and most delicious pool of sunlight and as if you were being groomed by the Great Mother herself. 9th Return Cats are her constant companions and all are Siamese. (Cf. the excellent Disney film, Thomasina.)
We do NOT forget our human folk, however; and are free at will to travel back to visit (though your earthly eyes cannot see us). But because we always carry some of the warmth of the Great Hall with us when we travel, you will know we are there. Furthermore---and not many people know this----the Great Hall exists in a plane which intersects your own at all points and which can therefore be reached within seconds from any point in your world.
Do remember that it will grieve Teacup if you grieve too long. You
have clearly made the earthly happiness of MANY cats, and all evolved
Cats wish for their humans that they will continue to do so and that
they will make a place in their hearts for as many Cats as they can.
For your sorrow, I extend my deepest sympathies! To Teacup in Heaven I send my warmest regards. We will meet as brothers beyond the door!
Sincerely, Sampan.
[FLAT CAT] Cat Heaven is AWESOME. The bubbles you travel there in
are my favorite part because you can chase each other!. I told the
lady what I remember from when I went back there last time and she made
this picture. It is not a very good picture, but the bubbles are not
bad. The two cats are statues that are at the door for decoration they
are made of gold. The yellow stuff is the light it is very warm
but doesn't hurt your eyes.
Love Flat Cat xxx ^..^ ~?
[LYDIA] I remember it was very hard on my last lady when I made my 4th Return. It was so sad. Don't, like, be too sad for too long. Then Teacup will be sad too. Lydia ^..^~~~ /
Oh, what a very sweet post! That is a wonderful tribute to TeaCup. I am sad about sweet TeaCup, too. But I know he is having fun playing at the Bridge now. Oh darn it, my eyes are leaking again.
Thanks for showing us all about the wonderful bubbles, too.
Posted by: Daisy | May 10, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Wow, that was just amazing! I love your description of the Great Hall! How awesome to think that TeaCup is there right now! I especially like the idea of going up there in BUBBLES! WOW! Thanks for such a wonderful tribute to our fellow feline!
Posted by: Kim and Oscar the Puppy Cat | May 10, 2007 at 01:45 PM
This is the sweetest post! What a wonderful tribute! You are the nicest kitties!
Posted by: the meezer gang | May 11, 2007 at 06:57 AM
First we wish to say we are late in our response and please accept our appologies. We did indeed see this when you mailed us, but our heart was still leaking and I just was out of words. I believe I still am, except to say we are very honored by your Tribute to TeaCup. We are sending you our heart. Thank you for these wonderful words and images of TeaCup. He is happy now, even though sadly missed, happy. This has brought us comfort. Thank you for your friendship and we hope to continue in this journey now having found such wonderful kitty cats and humans. Peace and Love and Purrs...
me and the bad kitty cats
Posted by: Megan | May 13, 2007 at 11:26 PM