Another step

I was finally able(although still quite reluctantly) to close Pip's window. With the weather turning colder, it made sense. But in my heart there's still a glimmer of hope that I will one day see her come bounding in out of the rain. The closing of her window dims the glimmer a little bit more. It still is Pip's window. I think the first time in my heart it becomes the bedroom window again, instead of Pip's window, then I'll probably be ready to start thinking about getting a new kitty.

While at work today, we received an email telling us that one of our co workers had died this morning of a heart attack. She was at work, heading out for a break and just collapsed. She was about my age. I knew her by sight, but had only talked to her a few times in the last 3 years.

Management was great. They took us off the floor, provided grief counselors,and told us to take all the time we needed. After an hour or so, seeing that a lot of us were still reeling emotionally, they sent us all home with pay. I've never had something like this happen, but I was very impressed by the way that the situation was handled. I would guess that not all employers would have responded in such a compassionate way.

I for one am glad for the time they gave us. I think the suddenness and unexpectedness of her death brought up for me the feelings of loss I felt with my Pipster. So I know that I was in no condition to be talking to customers. It's nice to know that I work for a company that cares.