grateful

This may be the unpopular opinion, but I am grateful to be stuck at home and hope it lasts. Shut down happened right after my 18 y/o kitty, my feline confidant and constant companion for the last 16+ years, was diagnosed with thyroid and kidney problems. He didn't react well to the medicine and now has days where he doesn't eat or can't hold down his food. Sometimes it takes all day for him to finish his breakfast. Because of our dog (who also just started having health problems), I can't just leave the food out unguarded. So I place his leftover food in my office space. Every day he spends most of my working hours sitting in my lap, occasionally getting up to try and eat or throw up. When he climbs in my lap, he loves to caress my face with his tail, giving my Zoom coworkers a view of a giant fluffy feather while we're in the middle of meetings. This is a little guy who has always found ways to bring joy to every situation. Honestly, I am so grateful to have so much time with him in what are likely his last few months. And, frankly, if my being home is helping him, then I don't care how long this lasts. I would happily give up a year of freedom if it meant one more year with one of my closest friends.