Can someone please tell me how it is already May? 2011 is flying by at warp speed. I know I'm not the only one in this accelerated time capsule a.k.a. my life, that seems to be gaining speed while I just want to pump the breaks. My dilemma...there is simply just too much to do, see and experience in one life time. I swear I need about 9.
While I've been living life in the fast lane, time has become the most precious commodity and for some...time runs out. I don't mean to be a downer, but today my heart hurts.
Today I got a call from my Mom with some sad news. Last night my Till took a turn for the worst and played her 9th hand in the card game of kitty life.
Boots aka. TILL April 1992 - May 9, 2011 |
For those of you who know me and my family...you have probably met my precious "Till" at some point in our friendship. Boots (her legal name, but rarely called this) has always managed to leave an impression on everyone she meets. She was the most beautiful Cat on the block, and in her younger days probably the biggest! She was sassy as hell, but that's just because she knows what she wants...and didn't want in a lot of cases (Men and Children. LOL!) She was spoiled rotten, for the household was owned and operated solely for the comfort and convenience of the cat!
The first time I saw Till was on my front porch in a tiny wicker basket with a pink bow around her neck. The door bell rang and there she was...a tiny fluff ball looking for a home. The note on the basket read "Hi, My name's Boots". A gift from my Uncle Jay. This was 19 years ago.
I will remember all of the joy that Boots brought to our family. I remember telling her my deepest darkest secrets when I was 10. How she would jealously hide in the cupboard if there was another animal around. I remember how she would lean all of her body weight into me petting her, but one wrong move and she'll swipe your hand off. haha. And now, recently seeing her on the video Skype sitting and staring at my Mom. So many great memories. Aw Till, I wish I could have been there to say goodbye. I will miss you forever.
R.I.P.
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