Our friends remind us that we are more than this world can possibly hold or understand.
Love reminds us, even when it is most difficult, to smile, to be content and to follow the path of peace.
Balmy Casa has lost a brave soldier--a friend to Pico and Eli, a rambunctious challenger to Mouse, a guardian of the compost bin and licker of the grill. We say goodbye now to Patches.
Patches, we barely knew you. And we'll never forget you.
To our neighbors and friends Erik and Kristen, thank you. You are loved for your compassion, humor and gentility. Thank you for escorting the friend you brought into our lives into the ever-after. She clears the way for us now wherever's next, bravely swatting at the departed souls of bigger cats in the next life.
Patches, you were a welcome and endearing member of our little habitat. Wherever you are now, licking the sweet grease from heaven's spatulas, may you dream forever of sunny spots, tomatoes, banana trees and cheese.
If they have belly rubs in the next life, may you finally get your fill.
Ave Patches!
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Those who say animals don't have souls and will not share eternity with us have never been privileged to love and care for one and recieve their abundantly returned affection. R.I.P.
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