Poor Hunter

Our cat, Hunter, or Hunter B as he is affectionately called, went to the vet last week. It's the time of the year for both animals to go but Hunter was having some other issues as well. When we lived in Chicago he had some stones removed, and while he has been fine for the last 5 or 6 years he was starting to show some signs of problems. Fortunately it is just a minor infection and he is on some medication to clear it up, but there weren't any signs of stones.
What I wasn't expecting was Kaylee's reaction. Brad took Hunter dropped Hunter off on Wednesday, on his way to work, and Kaylee was very concerned about where he was going and making sure he was coming back. When Brad brought him home that night Kaylee anxiously wanted Daddy to "give her back the cat". I started thinking it will be a difficult day, for both obvious reasons and newly realized reasons, when Hunter and Abby aren't around.
Since having kids I always get excited about sharing in the happy and fun experiences in life. We've been very blessed that we haven't had to introduce any of the not so fun experiences in life, as when they've happened the girls have been to young to really understand anything going on. As Kaylee is getting older she's showing how much more she understands and it will be a sad day when she realizes that some parts of life are sad. But I have faith that whenever that day comes for her, and Ainsley, they will persevere through those experiences with love and support from family and friends, just as Brad and I have been blessed with.