Lyra

2011 - 2025

Last night I lost a piece of my heart. To say this household is absolutely devastated would be an understatement. I don't know how my life is my life without my Lyra. For almost 14 years I have had the privilege of being her cat mom. Watching her grow from an 8 week old kitten, to a stubborn teenage escape artist who wouldn't stay in the house to finally a fat and happy, spoiled house cat. She was my son's "sister kitty" from age 4 to adulthood, the cat who was with me at my absolute lowest times and at my very best times. The "other woman" in my husband's life. My baby, my best friend, my familiar. She was my confidant and above all my most loyal constant companion. She was beautiful, she was everything, she was perfect. The only hurt she's ever caused me was by not being able to be with me forever. I could not have asked for better. I would have spent everything I had if I knew it would make it all better, that she wouldn't suffer. I would have traded years of my life to have given more years to hers. Sadly, in the end the most loving and kindest thing we could do was let her go. Her journey on this earth was complete and I must now go on here without her. As someone who believes in miracles and magic this was the hardest decision I've ever had to make and it rips my soul apart. She passed away peacefully in my arms surrounded by the people she loved the most and who loved her beyond measure. There is a hole in our family today that may never be completely filled again. My world feels shattered. I am honored and grateful to have been her chosen person. I can only hope I have done that honor justice and that I made her world as wonderful as she made mine. While I have had other cats in the past, and will likely have more in the future, this girl was truly exceptional. Sleep well sweet princess. Until we meet again.