Today we lost an important member of our family. Someone that had shared 17 years of my life. My beloved Piochi passed away at 6:45. She was diagnosed with cancer a little over a year and a half ago and my vet suggested not having surgery because of Chi's age. She had a strong heart, still thought she was a kitten, even if it was in her own little mind, and was not in any pain what so ever. She was a little over 15 then. We have watched her slowly lose the weight the last 2 weeks and yesterday I knew she was starting to fade. I reqret not spending the night with her, I thought I would have had more than 1 more day with her, and had I known, I would have put her in my bed & curled up next to her. Nichole & I spent the day with her and tried to make her as comfortable as we could. She went from wandering the house last night looking for me to not being able to hold herself up at all in a matter of hours. I'm sure she hung on as long as she could for me ... Being told over & over it was okay for her to go ... That she was loved and she'd be young and well again. I loved ... I LOVE this kitty with all my heart. Shes my secret keeper. There were times I really needed someone to talk to and no one was around but Chi. She would sit up behind me and wash the top of my head .. Her way of telling me she understood and my secret was safe with her. I'm not sure if the other 2 cats I have "understand" the events of today, other than it wont be as much fun to chase each other around after a little catnip. Onyx is a little over 14 and YunQui is still a baby even though shes a little over 3. My hearts been broken today ... Its not the first, nor will it be the last ... Those of you with 4 legged family members know what I'm talking about. If you don't have that honor ... Its unconditional love 100% given back ... No questions asked.
I LOVE YOU CHI .... You are the best little kitty ever and I will miss you greatly. Life will NOT be the same without your little fuzzy body ripping through the house. Take care of Max ... And we'll all be together 1 day ... I promise .... One happy little family again.
Nichole ... thanks you so much for helping me with Chi yesterday. I dont think I could have done this alone. I guess I hoped she would bounce back from this, but I guess her tiny little body had had enough and she was tired. I'll miss her walking through the house with her fuzzy little mouse ... crying for me to see what she had found ... my "gifts" of love ... just from her. I went to feed Onyx & YunQi this morning and it just felt wrong putting two bowls of food down instead of 3 ... I've always thought of her as one of you girls ... I cant even imagine the pain ... what it is like to lose a real family member ... I miss her so much .......... Chi ... I will always love you ...
