R.I.P

Sorry I have been MIA from my blog of late. I recently lost not one, but TWO, of my pets. The past 6 weeks have been very rough. I lost Natalie, my beloved girl who I have had for 17 years, the day before Mother’s Day. It was sudden and unexpected and she died in my arms. I was so not prepared, as we never are. A few weeks later, Mommie, my girl I’ve had for 14 years, was diagnosed with cancer. I have spent the past two weeks caring for her around the clock and I finally had to let her go yesterday 6/28/10. I don’t know what is harder, losing one unexpectedly or having to say goodbye to one. They have been through thick and thin with me: through my father’s cancer and death; relationships and break-ups; 3 moves and were always there no matter how bad of a day to greet me with purring warmth and love. I miss them both so much. They were more than pets, they were my family and although I gave them a great life, they gave me a lifetime of unconditional love and support. Rest In Peace my precious babies :’(

Natalie

Mommie

Saying my last goodbye. That last hug lasted about 30min. I didn’t want to let her go. Hardest thing ever.

Here’s a short video I shot with my iPhone last week while I was home taking care of her. She LOVED my shoes! Always has, would rub her face on them forever and ever. It was the cutest thing. The morning I had to take her in, she rubbed her face on them, as weak as she was.

Click here: Mommie 6/22/10