Dear Lucy, on August 21, 2017 I started a note to you with “I feel the end is near...” You lived another 10 months after I wrote that. How lucky we were to have had that extra time with you. 19 years and four months is an even longer time. What a determined little girl you were using all your nine lives to the fullest.
I remember when you and Bud were so tiny and lived in a box in our kitchen. I would get up in the middle of the night to check on you two so you wouldn’t cry and be so scared. I guess some things never change because I did the same thing last night. I came down at 3:00 in the morning and found you in the kitchen in the exact same spot you spent your first night with us — by the porch window next to your food bowl. You were drinking water and barely had enough strength to stand, your paws were sliding on the tile floor. I opened a new can of turkey cat food and you gobbled it up. Then I picked you up like I always did and gave you cuddles on the couch for a minute until you jumped down yourself to go back to sleep. Up to the very end you were intent to do everything on your own.
Rest now, my sweet girl. Have fun with Bud at Rainbow Bridge and remember, you’ll ALWAYS be my girl. I’ll love you forever and ever and ever. You will always live in my heart. ❤️
Beautiful writing and tribute, Sandy...so sad this love story has come to a close with Lucy by your side. But, she hasn’t left you when her spirit lives on with love in your heart. I am sad too. We want the hugs, the fur, the purrs and their physical presence always. Think of Lucy happy to be with her Bud again and in time that will make you smile.
@alophoto@gardenfolk@kchuk This has been a very hard week. Even though I knew Lucy was getting old I secretly hoped she would live forever. Today I woke up sad and freaked out about the passing of time. I guess that's what happens when you love something for just about 20 years and then they aren't there any more. 😕
Really touching tribute
Such a beautiful cat