Ive put off writing this for a week hoping that the words would come easier with time but I see thats not going to happen. After a hard-fought battle with a number of problems Graham died on Tuesday. He was the best friend I could ever hope for. I got him 10 years ago when Lisa Livermore from the Bayou took him in off the street. She couldnt keep him because she had other cats but she, like everyone who ever saw him, fell in love with him instantly; he had that kind of face. After one scared night spent hiding behind the toilet in my spare bathroom, he ventured upstairs and we became best friends from that day on. I installed a cat window with a two story ramp down to my backyard and he was able to come in and out as he pleased. That is a perfect set-up for a musician. He went outside every day but always checked back in every few hours, almost as if he knew I would be worried. My neighbors dog attacked him 3 years ago and he started to decline from then on. He became very nervous about going outside and spent more and more time indoors. He would always seek out the sunshine in whatever room he was, moving about as the seasons changed. Physical problems that he had before I got him got worse and he required medication daily. As long as he was willing to fight I would fight with him. I regret none of it and would do it again forever. We are taught to live by spiritual principles and I learned many of them from him. Unconditional love, trust, hope, courage, patience, and ultimately, acceptance; he showed me them all. The last week was just too much for him and I had to make that decision that all pet owners know. Its an unwritten contract that says we wont continue for selfish reasons. Because I will miss him is not reason enough to watch him suffer. Thank you to Jenny Riff and Nancy Rich for being at the vets office with me. It meant everything and made me not feel so alone. Edwina, Charlotte R A Moore and Michelle Iaboni, your visit came when I thought I might not be able to take the pain. My heart is broken and my house is empty without my little buddy. Thank you for the years of happiness, Ill love you forever. Graham Wilson 2000-2014
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:05:32 +0000
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