rosie chambers

almost 13 years ago, alex (8 at the time) came downstairs (again)
and insisted that she heard a kitty meowing outside.
as we had already put her to bed at least 4 times that night,
we opened the front door to show her there was no kitty.
well, there was, indeed, a kitten just sitting at our front door.
rosie chambers joined our family that night.
how lucky and wonderful for all of us.
after many years of unforgettable memories and adventures,
the last 2 weeks have been spent
first in, hmmm, i she ok?  then, well, no, but she’s a cat, she’ll pull through.
then, the tests.   then, denial.
then, anything to make her comfortable and to make her know she was thoroughly loved. (she did)
early this evening the time came to watch rosie fall quietly and peacefully asleep…
i can still smell you
rosie chambers.