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A Cat In Heaven
One day, a cat died of natural causes and went to Shinning Isle, where she met the
Goddess, Mother of all things.
The Lady said to the cat, "Daughter of Bast, if there is any way I can make your
stay in Summerlands more pleasant, please let me know."
The cat thought for a moment and said, "Gracious Lady, I have had good life, the
humans I lived with were loving to me, but they were a poor family, and I had to sleep on
a hard wooden floor."
The Queen of the Shinning Isle smiled, and a soft, fully pillow appeared in snuggly
catbox.
A few days later, six mice were killed in a tragic farming accident, and all of them
went to the afterlife. Again, the Gracious Goddess who gives joy was there to greet the
little mice. She asked them if there was any thing they wished. The mice answered all at
once, squeeking, Skates! Skates! We want rollerskates! We've been chased and terrorized by
dogs, owls, women with brooms, cats, farm equipment! Running, running, running; we're
tired of running. We want skates!"
Somewhat amused, the Goddess answered, "If you wish." Each mouse was fitted
instantly with beautiful new roller skates.
About a week later, it pleased the Goddess to walk among the trees of the orchard on
the Shinning Isle. She passed by the snuggly cat box and found the tabby snoozing on the
pillow.
The Lady gently wakes the cat and asks her, "How are things since you got
here?"
The cat stretched and yawned, then replied, "It is wonderful here." Purring
happily, she continued, "Better than I could have ever expected. And those 'Meals On
Wheels' you've been sending by are the best!" |
MY WITCH SHOP
