What a gorgeous cat and thank you for your comment.
Here is a poem the vet sent us, hope it means something to you too:
And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself
Are you coming then? Asked God
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly.
For my human friends are troubled.
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.
But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are entwined for all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is...forever and ever and ever.
Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat,
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am...forever and ever and ever
I felt just like Irene....this look brought tears to my eyes....so long beauty....you are remembered in the hearts of those who loved you, what a nice tribute.