I was only seven years old when I first met Milo. My friend Alicia told me her cat had kittens and I couldn’t wait to come and see. There they were seven tiny kittens, but only one stood out to me. You were the most playful of the bunch, and when you looked at me I just knew I had to have you. You were too young to take home yet, but that gave me plenty of time to start asking for a kitten. Almost everyday I came to see you while I waited and prayed that mom and dad would say yes to me finally having a kitten of my own.
Eventually that day came! Alicia and her mom drove you over to my house. I was so happy that gray and white striped kitten was finally mine! It was a bit of a bittersweet moment because he was the first kitten to leave home and Alicia was sad about letting him go.
Now it was time to decide on a name…for me the choice was easy, I loved the movie ‘Milo and Otis’ and Milo was the same little mischievous playful kitten I saw on the screen. But mom had to be fair and give Michelle and Becky a chance to come up with a name also. We all picked a name and drew out of a hat. The name would be…..”Popcorn?” It just didn’t seem fitting to me, so I finally convinced everyone that Milo was a much better choice, and that would could combine all of our names together and call him by one. So there you were Milo Mickey Popcorn.
So that’s how it all began 13 years ago. And throughout those thirteen years I gained a best friend. Any time I have been down or sad Milo has been my companion. I knew by looking in his eyes that he was listening and that he would always be there for me. We’ve also shared many happy moments. Milo would sleep on my chest or next to me every night. I had a special noise I would make for him to rub his head on my cheek, I referred to this as a “mush.” He had more personality than any other cat I’ve come across. I will forever remember these sweet things about you.
Now that he is gone, my heart doesn’t feel whole. Although I am so grateful for the time that we had I can’t help but ache inside. My love for Milo will never end. I always told him that he was an angel, and now he really is, flying high up in heaven smiling down on me. Milo is sitting atop the clouds with Maggie and Dusty, and one day I hope to join him.
My Dearest Milo, You are my sun, my moon, and my stars. Not a day will pass that you will not be on my mind or in my heart. I will pray for you each and everyday, and I miss you now more than you’ll ever know. Nothing could have prepared me for the loss of my best friend, but at least I have all the memories of the time we shared.
You will always be my Baby Mew Pew.
A song I would sing to you (cheesy it may be
but it always made you purr):
Milo, you are my guy
Milo, I don’t know why
Milo, I love you, Milo.
Loving you always,
| Milo |
| 7, Aug 2004 |
| Mandy |