My Dearest Simba,
I loved you from the moment I saw you. I thought I picked you–but now I think you picked me! You brought so much joy to my life for 15 yrs. I am so thankful to have had you in my life for as long as I did. But…I knew in my heart I would never be ready to let you go; but that day came and I had to. You were old and sick and I didn’t want to see you suffer anymore. I know you are at peace now and in a better place even though my heart aches that you
are no longer here with me.
I hope I gave you a good life here on earth–I sure tried to give you that. You were there for me during some of the most difficult times of my life and I will always be grateful for your unconditional love and companionship. You were my best friend–better than any human has ever been to me. Looking back on those tough times, I don’t know how I would have made it through if you hadn’t been there with me. I shed many tears into your fur didn’t I?
I love you so much and I will miss you terribly. Thank you for saying goodbye the way you did. I think you were saying you loved me and that it was “okay.” I didn’t fully “get it” until we got home that night and Pat and I were talking about the day you and I met and your first gesture towards me. That was so cool that you remembered and chose to say goodbye exactly like you first said hello. You always were such a smart kitty!
The house just feels so empty without you in it. I keep looking for you to be in your favorite spots and then I remember that you aren’t here anymore. Daddy misses you, too. Ranger keeps looking for you and he’s sad because he can’t find you. You were such a good big brother to him. Thank you for accepting him into the family so easily. I was concerned that you wouldn’t take well to a new addition to the family–especially a dog! But, you proved me wrong. I know he was alot to deal with especially when he was a puppy but I know over time you came to love him.
The only thing I find some comfort in right now is that I know you aren’t suffering anymore and you feel no pain or discomfort. I envision you at the Rainbow Bridge in good health again and full of vitality like when you were younger. I hope you enjoy spending lots of time playing in the grass totally carefree with all the new kitty friends you’re gonna make there. I hope there are many beautiful butterflies and birdies there for you to chase and the sun shines on you everyday. If you can…send me a sign so
I’ll know you are okay.
I know someday we will be together again. Until then, don’t give up looking for me at the Bridge because one day you will see me coming and we will cross to the other side together. I love you so much “Simbi” and
I’ll never forget you. 🙂
You were the best cat ever!!!!!
| Simba |
| 1, July 2011 |
| Debby Reynolds |