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Our Little Lion

The passing of a loved one is never an easy thing to go through.  As much as we think we can prepare for it, it is not easy.


Our beloved Lion passed away this morning in our home as peacefully and as gently as he lived his life.  Having had everything his way and on his own terms these past eighteen years, our baby decided that it was time to go.  As much as I wanted to bottle up his love, soul and affection, and keep it forever, I knew that I too had to let go and make my peace.  It's difficult to put into words how upsetting this is for us.


Isn't it always the case that we feel as if we are going to have our babies forever?  That the affection and unconditional love they give us each and every day, will be there for us day in and day out?  I can't believe that the little kitten we adopted back when we moved into our first home is no longer with us.  


Two days before he passed away, Lion took a small stroll outside and sat on the driveway for a couple of minutes.  It seemed as if he were taking a final look at his territory, the beautiful kingdom we were able to provide for him.  I know deep down that he was happy with the good, long life that was his.


Our house is empty now of the sounds of his little feet walking on the hardwood floors, or of them going up the old pumpkin pine staircase for bedtime.  No longer will I have Lion's furry little face and whiskers waking me up in the morning to tell me that he's hungry.  The companion that sat on my husband's lap during tea and purred for minutes on end, is but a sweet memory that will endure in our hearts forever.


The comfort that we take at this moment, however, is with the fact that we gave Lion one of the best lives anyone could have had.  


Our home that always provided him with love, nourishment and boundless devotion, was his for the taking.  I am honored that Lion gave us so much unconditional love. 

Lion: 10/1/1999 - 8/11/2017


Lion was our king.  

He will be greatly missed.




 ~David
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  1. Christine SchupbachAugust 11, 2017 at 4:29 PM

    Such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your regal and amazing Lion, it brought tears to my eyes, and yes indeed, he led the life of a King, so well loved and unconditionally loving to you. Lion will always and forever let you know that you were the 'King of his Heart', David ... ~ With love from Ashi, Miko, Mia, Miette and Christine <3

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    1. Good Things by DavidAugust 11, 2017 at 7:39 PM

      Thank you, Christine, for your kind words, your friendship and love. It means everything in the world to us right now. <3

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  2. Nancy LouAugust 11, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    I'm sincerely sorry for your incredible loss, David. We do love our furbabies, do we not?

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    1. Good Things by DavidAugust 11, 2017 at 7:39 PM

      Thank you, Nancy. We do love our babies. We love them to no end. <3

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    Heartbreaking. So sorry for you. Our pets ask so little of us and give so much. My deepest condolences. Susan

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    1. Good Things by DavidAugust 11, 2017 at 7:42 PM

      Susan, our pets only ask for our love and care. I know that we gave that to our little Lion in great, big heaps. We will miss him forever. <3

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  4. Phil PoggeauxAugust 12, 2017 at 12:39 AM

    David, I'm so sorry. Lots of love to you both from over here in Australia.

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  5. happyvalleymomAugust 15, 2017 at 3:47 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss David. Your words were a beautiful tribute to a pet that clearly provided you unconditional love for so many years. And what a wonderful life you gave him. RIP Lion.

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    1. Good Things by DavidAugust 15, 2017 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you. Our Lion was the best little guy ever. He will always remain in our hearts. ❤❤

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  6. KristinAugust 18, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    So sorry for your loss. This made me cry! It's a wonderful tribute.

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    1. Good Things by DavidAugust 18, 2017 at 3:45 PM

      Thank you for that Kristin. We miss our little guy. :(

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