Reply #20: Something more than human

[KT2000]

for some reason we can love them unconditionally. When they die it's like a piece of our heart goes with them - because it is so simple and straight forward. We are not disappointed in their shortcomings or hold anger or resentments that complicate human relationships. They give us bigger hearts and heal things within us.

My churchiest church-going aunt told me the loss of her dog was far worse than the loss of her husband and she still missed the dog. (My uncle was not a very nice person)
Another woman I know lost her "mean" husband suddenly. When a friend expressed condolences when she saw her at the store, the lady said OK - do you want to see pictures of my cat? We just had a birthday party for her!! Then brought out her pack of pictures.