Year in Review Meme

[fantasticjackie]

I’ve stayed away for a reason. Somehow, writing about it here creates yet another finality I have to face.

Minni lost her almost-life-long battle with Chronic Kidney Failure 18 days ago. She was going to be 10 in January.

Comments

[yappichick]

Oh, chickie, I know this year has been tough for you.

(I wish I had profound words to inspire, but you know how I feel like anything I say is trite -- I am continuing to pray for you (which is not at all trite) and am always here if you need anything.)

*sends ALL THE HUGS*

[fantasticjackie]

Aww, thank you, Jess. :)

I know one day, I'll "move on." Half of me wants that day to be sooner rather than later while the other half wants it to last without end. The latter is not nearly so depressing as it sounds; I just know I'll always feel her absence, and I'm afraid I'll learn to ignore it.

She's the first person I've ever lost, and I know I'm extremely lucky. 27 years without losing a close friend or family member; Minni taught me so very much in her almost 10 years.

[gilpin25]

I'm so sorry. What a gorgeous, happy picture of her. Animals break your heart with their short lives, but then they're so worth breaking it over. *hugs*

[fantasticjackie]

<3 Thank you. :) You phrased it just perfectly, too - worth every ounce of sorrow.

And sorry; I only just now saw this! Good to hear from you! :)