Sheba,
Though it has been 9 years since
your passing I still think of you often.
I think of the wonderful childhood memories
that you were always a part of,
I think of the friendship
that you provided, and
I think of the connection
that you provided to a life prior
to the passing of Dad.
It is the memories, the friendship,
and the connections that made it
so difficult to let you go
when we knew that life was
no longer comfortable for you in this world.
I am sorry for that.
I’m also sorry for not being
there when the decision was
finally made to let you go.
I could not accept it and could not handle
watching as you took your last breath.
Please know that I have always
felt a tremendous sense of guilt
for not being there for you,
like you were always there for us.
Somehow I know that you understood.
Please also know that you will
always be missed.
I know that you are
in a much happier place
now with Dad and your
three “favorite” feline friends,
waiting for the day
when our family can be complete again.
Goodbye for now.
Your Friend,
Michael