To all of you who remember us and others who understand this pain...It has taken me a while to post here because this somehow makes it even more real, and I'm not yet even ready to accept that she's gone.
Wednesday, January 15, exactly two weeks ago today, at 6:15 am, my sweet Sierra Kitty passed away in my arms. In her 19 1/2 years, we had overcome all odds...CRF, GI Lymphoma, dental issues. In the end, it wasn't any of these that took her. She suddenly couldn't walk or stand, and soon thereafter, as I held her in my arms, she took her last breath. This was completely unexpected, I thought we would have so many more years together. Never once did I even consider I would lose her so soon and so suddenly.
She was my first daughter, my constant, and my best friend for 19 1/2 years. When she found me as a tiny kitten when I was 18, it was love at first sight. She has been with me for every moment of my adult life, shared every joy, and snuggled with me through every heartache, always with unconditional love. I can't believe she's gone, my heart is completely shattered. I'm having a very difficult time adjusting to life without my sweet Sierra. It was like she was part of my body, and now a part of me has died. I really, really can't believe she's gone and every single day have to bring myself back to this horrible reality.
A quote that I've found comforting: "I embrace this pain, for I know it can only be as great as the love we shared."
My beautiful, sweet baby
I love these pictures of her beautiful face.
Here we are when Sierra was a baby. I was 18. I certainly didn't realize the day this was taken how priceless this picture would be almost 20 years later.
Stephanie, Angel Sierra & Serenity
Wednesday, January 15, exactly two weeks ago today, at 6:15 am, my sweet Sierra Kitty passed away in my arms. In her 19 1/2 years, we had overcome all odds...CRF, GI Lymphoma, dental issues. In the end, it wasn't any of these that took her. She suddenly couldn't walk or stand, and soon thereafter, as I held her in my arms, she took her last breath. This was completely unexpected, I thought we would have so many more years together. Never once did I even consider I would lose her so soon and so suddenly.
She was my first daughter, my constant, and my best friend for 19 1/2 years. When she found me as a tiny kitten when I was 18, it was love at first sight. She has been with me for every moment of my adult life, shared every joy, and snuggled with me through every heartache, always with unconditional love. I can't believe she's gone, my heart is completely shattered. I'm having a very difficult time adjusting to life without my sweet Sierra. It was like she was part of my body, and now a part of me has died. I really, really can't believe she's gone and every single day have to bring myself back to this horrible reality.
A quote that I've found comforting: "I embrace this pain, for I know it can only be as great as the love we shared."
My beautiful, sweet baby
I love these pictures of her beautiful face.
Here we are when Sierra was a baby. I was 18. I certainly didn't realize the day this was taken how priceless this picture would be almost 20 years later.
Stephanie, Angel Sierra & Serenity
and :rub: from my fuzzybutts. :heart3:
