The Natural order of things

I know there is a natural order of things. People and animals are born, they live, and die. I know all of this, and on some level I have to accept it-but I will never, never like it.
I knew when I got Kate that she had seen better days. I knew she was an old horse. I knew that one day she would move on to greener pastures, but I didn't think it would be this soon or that I would take it quite this hard. My only consolation is she knew I loved her and that she didn't suffer. I will miss her snickers, her nuzzles, and her soft soulful eyes.
R.I.P. Kate