He was the sweetest and gentlest boy in the world and I loved him with my whole heart.
He was with me through everything. From 17 to 28, he saw me graduate high school and college, moved with me through housing insecurity and secondary homelessness, and lived on both coasts and in four states. In the hardest parts of my life thus far he was always there, and his presence was a comfort.
The last month was so hard, and last night I could feel him fading. I had my alarm set to feed him at 4:30 and I don't know why, but it didn't go off. I jumped out of bed at 7 in a panic, getting his food ready, but he was gone. I can't help but be afraid that I missed his final moments.
I love him more than I've loved any other animal. I'm going to miss his warm kisses and his big brown eyes and his sweet little ears. Kiss your babies for me today.
by Impossible_Test_8175