I’m in the WAAHHHH! stage now (thank you Calvin, for defining it so piercingly and accurately). It is not pretty but it beats the Things-I-could-have-done-and-why-I-am-horrible-for-not-doing-them-and-it’s-my-fault stage.
I want to share this. I’ve always loved it and it really speaks to me right now:
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This is what Bill Watterson created after his own cat-his own Hobbes-passed away:
I believe, always have believed, that animals have souls. So, goodnight Simba. I’m sure when I get to the other side and see you, it’ll seem like it’s only been a few minutes.
I hope some intrepid soul in heaven is taking you on spaceship ride through the skies that you always dreamed of.
Hobbes-sized hugs and much love to everyone for their kind words. :'(