associated in random thought

goodnight buddy.

i have not yet spoken with my mother, but she left me a message this morning to let me know she had to put down our long-loved cat, buddy today.

i'm not sure whether or not his deafness, blindness, or arthritis had anything to do with her decision. this sweet guy has been on his last legs for about five years now. and yet, he remained strong and happy and loyal to my mother; she was always his favorite.

"it's the end of an era", my mother said in her message. yes, it is, mama.
buddy was the middle child of a group of six cats we had from 1985 until now. at age 17, he is the last to go.

the house is empty today, and i wonder if my mother will hold true to her word that she'll not get another cat. that she's done.

...somehow, i doubt it. i am my mother's daughter after all.
and gunther's little life is beating brighter by the hour.
Posted by bananie at August 29, 2006 1:00 PM | TrackBack