I’m not sure how much longer you will be with us.
You’ve certainly made it longer than we thought you would when on Christmas Eve 2008 we found a huge tear in your skin. You have Cushing’s Disease. I didn’t even know what that was. You became a rock star at the Vet. The disease is incredibly rare and that clinic had never seen a case in cats before. The Doctors and staff fell in love with you as they tried to figure out how to control it. For 2 years you’ve been good. Everyone there knows your story just with the mention of your name.
You’ve been a wonderful friend. You helped Oldest discover his love for animals. Did you know that he gave up Birthday presents and asked his friends bring donations for an animal shelter? His smile when we delivered the food, toys and other things for the cats and dogs without homes was priceless. You gave him that generosity. He is going to miss you. Thank you for loving him and teaching him compassion.
I’m going to miss you too. One thing you are is vocal. You have told us when you were angry because we have left you, in good hands mind you, for vacations. You have a little quirk that is adorable. You crinkle up your nose when we rub your chin. You love to sleep at the foot of my bed and meow when I move, just to let me know you are there and not to kick you.
Last night your skin tore again. We rushed you to the vet and they kept you overnight. The vet called a little while ago and they are not able to sew it together to heal. We are going to bandage you up and bring you home tonight. We are awaiting the results on your Cushing’s test again. Sadly, I’m expecting the worst. I don’t know how I’m going to do this a second time in less than a month.
One thing I don’t want is for you to be in pain. Your eyes are still bright. When they start to fade, I’ll know.
I love you.
