I am so sorry to hear this news. I had to make a decision about my cat last August and it was the most humane decision I could make, but it still hurt. You will know when it is time to do the right thing and yes, he will travel over the "Rainbow Bridge" and will be waiting for you and your family on the other side.

You are so right about another fur baby will be needing a home and I'm sure that after a period of grieving you and your children will become fur baby parents once again and no one or thing can replace the current fur baby.

I think that in time, we are all grateful that we aren't them. I couldn't imagine living like that w/scrambled wires misfiring at times.

Please take care of yourself.

Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to.
The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.