We have to say goodbye….
In 2005, shooting the wedding of our niece just three days after her father’s sudden passing was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I was able to rely and lean upon the support of colleagues, friends, and even family (who were clearly going through the same thing as me) to get me through that week. (Angela, I’ve never been able to truly repay you for holding me together on that day. I love you, friend.)
Granted on a smaller on scale—yet more directly related to our immediate family—today is a sad day for the remaining founder of As You Wish. We had to say goodbye to a member of our family. Within one hour of showing any real symptoms, Mitad, our middle kitty, was diagnosed with an uncomfortable disease. She had less than 24 hours to live with what turned out to be lympohoma. While she was not in acutal pain, she was not comfortable. As it turns out, she’d been hiding it for months. During her last few moments this morning, she not only let me hold her, she also snuggled and cuddled in ways she never had before. And, when she had had too much, she rested her head on my arm and took a brief nap…something she’d not done since she was a young kitten.
At only 7 years of age, she went well before her time. She was a fabulous inspiration to us all. Her spunk and strength will live in our hearts forever.
Mitad Intrepido Monster Luza
March 21, 2001 – March 11, 2008
Mitad went gently into that good night
As Mitad was one of our “kids”, I’m taking a couple of days off from As You Wish to recover from the loss. I know that those of you with pets will understand. I know, too, that those of you without pets will respect my need for a little time.
hug your critters while they are just As You Wish,
Lori
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