by Angie Nicholson
My Cocker Spaniel Tabitha left this world Saturday and went to Heaven with Jesus. She was with me since she was a tiny little puppy and lived with me over 10 years. She loved me unconditionally no matter what. She followed me everywhere I went-from room to room. It was so hard yesterday after taking a shower and opening the door and not having her there waiting for me...and not having her with me as I dried my hair. She's my little Tabby Girl. Her beautiful black and white hair and big soulful brown eyes. She had glaucoma and breast cancer among some other serious problems. But she is healed now and will never feel any pain again. On the way home from the vet as I held her body in my arms in the blanket...I closed my eyes and had a vision of Jesus walking along the shore-(I have had visions of Jesus walking to me along this same seashore over the years-he always came to comfort me and help me)...well, this time I looked down beside Jesus and saw Tabitha walking along beside Him. I know she is in Heaven with Jesus...there is NO DOUBT IN MY MIND!
In 2000 I lost my 20 year old calico cat Mindy. Years before, I asked the Lord to please let them go to Heaven when they left this world...and I knew that He would answer that prayer. The day after I prayed this-I walked into a bookstore and saw 2 statues of angels and one held a cat in her arms and one held a dog. I felt like this was the sign I asked for. After Mindy passed I again prayed that she would go to Heaven to await my future arrival...and now after Tabitha passed I prayed again for her passage to Heaven. I know in my heart that they are both there with Jesus waiting for the day that I also arrive there...and we will never be seperated again.
We know there are animals in Heaven. We know God gave His only son for US. We know the bible says that "no eye hath seen, nor ear heard, nor hath entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him". So, in other words God has such wonderful things in store for us in Heaven that our minds can not even begin to imagine them because they are so great. Do we not think that God-who nothing is impossible for-would not grant our requests to have our sweet innocent pets there in Heaven with us????
Not a sparrow falls to the ground that God doesn't know about it.
God loves us so much that He gave His own son...would He not give us our precious animal friends???
Jesus has given me peace in knowing Tab is there with Him. I have NO DOUBTS. I hope everyone else finds comfort in my words and in the words in the bible. God and Jesus love us and would NOT withhold our little angels from us. That brings me great comfort during this time of pain and sorrow. I have cried my eyes out for days but am holding onto the hand of Jesus because He is the only one who can take away my pain.
Tabitha got to share my first child's 1st 15 months of life and she loved to sit by his highchair-knowing he would drop food for her!
She had a favorite pet "froggy" that ribbeted when the tummy was pressed-it was her only baby. She snored really loud sometimes when she slept! She was always at my feet or by my side...just like my shadow. It is so hard without her...
But death for a Christian is not "goodbye"...but simply "see you later". I know I will see her again one day...this is the greatest comfort in the world!
Tab-I love you sweetie...I'll see you again soon and we'll never have to be apart again...if you need anything go find Jesus-He's going to take care of you for me until we're together again. Have fun playing and give Mindy a kiss for me (if she'll let you!). You're my beautiful Tabby Girl and I can't wait to see you again...See you later Tab...
Thanks Jesus for taking care of her for me...see if you can find her another toy "froggy" to play with.
I love you Tabitha....see you soon,
Love,
"Ma Ma" / Angie