February 2009....loss of a beloved pet...Cassie

Cassie was the guninnea pig who lived at Ellie's preschool. When the teacher retired, the new one didn't want the guinnea pig so we gladly took Cassie in. She and our other piggy, Guinners,

were good friends. Ellie re-named them P-nut butter and jelly (Cassie was P-nut butter as she was brown. Ellie still called her Cassie, though). Cassie died after a long and happy life. There were lots of tears in saying goodbye to Cassie. Ellie has an amazing grasp of eternal life, so that did make this transition easier. John suggested we make this shroud to wrap her in. We buried her outside in our yard and Ellie wants to plant some flowers (in the shape of a guinnea pig) over her grave in the spring. At first Ellie was very sad, of course. She then would say 'the best birthday present would be if Cassie came back'. Then she would say "I wish Jesus would come back now so we can all be with Cassie". Now she is happy at night to pray that Cassie has 'another fun day in heaven' and looks forward to seeing her again. Cassie will be missed (except for when I had t chase her down in the yard) and John is certain Guinners does NOT need another friend!