What a blessing you have been in my life and what we shared in our 11 year journey. Time quickly passed from when I found you as a kitten on a busy suburban street with your mother and siblings. I was going to find you a wonderful home but you quickly made it known that “I” was your person. You became a term coined in rescue work as a foster fail. You were always a human focused cat, comforted by constant touch and affection. I have never been loved with ease and simplicity. Our lives intertwined so beautifully.

In your last days, you were surrounded by the ones who have loved and cared for you. Each saying their own sweet goodbye. Giving you kisses as you lay in your bed. In the days since you have been gone we share your memory with every hug.

There was a peace about you that day. A peace you had given me daily. I still feel your comfort. The light of your being was always in your eyes; the sparkle, the sunshine….all of it. I miss that from our daily routine. I will remember something about you that will make me smile with delight and slowly leave me like a needle. Having to take inventory of emotions that are coming in like ebbs and tides. Adjusting to the new normal without you.

In moments like this I understand who God is and what death is. I know it is a necessary arrangement; the law of the universe.

Rest In Peace Betsy

With Love from all your Dads,
-Jeff, John, Michael, Mike and Tony