My Seymore:
You walked into my life at 3 months old and claimed a place in my heart forever. You were such a tough little guy with a big heart and a playful spirit. You loved to play fetch – do you realize how cool that was? You have been my constant companion, through the “hard” years and the very good. I hope that I gave you nearly as much comfort as you gave to me. When Pete came along, you let me know that you approved and he grew to love you as much as I do — we both miss you very much.
Every night you met me at the door and I would pick you up and give you a hug before I did anything else. It is the hardest thing for me to come home from work now – the house is so empty and I miss you more than anything in this world. I still expect you to try to make a mad dash for the door, or to find you sunbathing at your favorite window(s) or curled up next to me on the bed.
When we were moving and you got away and I couldn’t find you, I was a complete wreck. I looked for you every morning and night. I remember that night when I found you — you and I were both so happy to see each other. I will never forget that moment. Even then, I never truly grasped the heartache that I would feel without you in my life. What a gift these additional years together have been.
Seymore, saying goodbye was so hard for us. Every night when we go to bed, I tell your daddy that I miss you and he says “I know you do, I do too.”
Mommy loves you very much, you are the best cat EVER, you are my baby. I hope you’ll be there to meet me on the Rainbow Bridge when it is time.