Please allow me to step outside of the fantasy baseball realm for just 1 minute.
This past week I had to part ways with my loving eight year old cat “Now”
A slender and affectionate seal point Siamese who – yes, I actually named “Now”. (It really does suit him to a tee!)
“Now” was the 2nd part of my dynamic duo of “siamesers” named “Now & Zen” – Whose names I coined from this 1988 Robert Plant release.
“Now” was the most wonderful pet I ever had in my entire life.
But, with a little baby girl soon to arrive we had to find him a new home today – which has absolutely tore me up inside.
Typical of the Siamese breed – my boy “Now” was a talkative and curious feline - who greeted ALL who entered and exited my home.
I had a beautiful bond with him. He was such a loyal friend - who cuddled up to me EVERY single day for nearly a decade.
I’ll always be in debt to him for all the smiles he brought to my life – and I’m certain the tears that well up in my eyes, as I think about him, are natural – for I truly loved him – and I miss him dearly.
I miss you “Now”…
But I know you’re in good hands – and I know we are both going to be okay…
“Soon.”
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I feel for you and I am genuinely sorry for your pain and loss. Seeing a dear friend depart in any way shape or form can be devastating and although with time the pain somewhat subsides, I don’t know if the longing for that friend ever will.
I know that Now loved you (seemingly more than he loved anybody else) and it’s always been clear that you loved him immensely. You were very good to him and gave him a wonderful home for many years and I have no doubt that he appreciates that and the bond the two of you shared.
I will always remember him and I know you will never forget him. I’d bet that he will always remember you and love you dearly for you were his loving “father” and his best friend.
Cats are very resilient and adaptable and seem to move on somewhat easily - probably a lot easier than we do so try not to worry about him, he’ll be just fine.
I appreciate the opportunity to read about you and he and taking a few minutes to tell everybody about Now is a straightforward example of how much he means to you and the caring type of person you are.