my Zoe girl

My kitty lost her battle with cancer today. :( Well, after fighting so hard and being in so much pain, I had to let her go and find peace. She was 12 years old, and has been with me through college, getting my first job and moving away from my home state, getting married, 3 kids and 4 different states, including a cross-country move. She knows how much we love her, and I'll always miss her. This was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and it hurts incredibly.

RIP Zoe love, July 1996 - October 22, 2008




If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
and pain does keep me from my sleep,
then will you do what must be done
for this , the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For, on this day, more than the rest,
your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years.
You wouldn't want me to suffer, so
when the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend.
Only, stay with me 'til the end,
and hold me firm and speak to me
until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must now be you
who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
don't let your heart hold any tears.

- Julia Napier, copyright 1999