by Marcel
(Quebec, Canada)
His spot by the window
Cumba came into our lives with his brother Simba. We had them both. Simba was ill and put down about 5 years ago. I have been trying to heal my sadness since our Cumba passed away less than a week ago.
I hope by writing this memorial it will help me to release the sadness and bring me happiness with the memories he has given my family. The days go by and I feel the same loss as the day it happened. He passed away surrounded by the love of my wife and I and my 2 daughters. My 2 daughters were not there when it happened but before and afterwards.
He was beautiful, loving and dependable to our family. I could not ask for a better companion who always gave us unconditional love. He had his favorite spots in the house, laying on the bay window ledge looking outside or sleeping at night on our pillows by our heads. I think he waited for us to arrive home from friends before passing.
I felt I needed to be strong for him and gave him comfort and love with many, many tears. I was petting, kissing and rubbing his head and back to make him feel as much comfort I could give. Surprisingly he purred. Shortly after he was gone. I thank God he did not suffer long. We buried him in our backyard.
We knew he was ill but did not have the finances nor guarantees needed for us to help him and the fact he was 16 years old. He had been losing weight and not drinking much but still had an appetite. We changed him from dry food to soft food thinking he would get some form of fluids. We knew the day was coming but didn't know all the emotions that came with it.
He is and will be dearly missed. My heart feels imploded and my stomach empty. I miss him so much and can't stop thinking of him. I Love You Cumba!
