Ayden

2001 - 2016

My dear Ayden. I still remember picking you at the SPCA. You were 8 months old, beautiful and playful. It didn't take long for me to realize how special you were. You were an example of what every being strives for. You are kind, loving, forgiving, present, and pure, unconditional love. You've moved with me 5 times, you loved your brother Josh. Over time you've shared your home with 3 bunnies, a chinchilla, a dog, and 3 cats, and you've gone from no kids to having lived with 3. You were always so playful, peaceful, you loved scratching trees, spending time with me and the kids, you loved catnip squares and on the rare occasions that you've had the chance, you loved to chase mice. You'd slap House in the face when you didn't like him around. I'll never forget when Nana pointed out you had a hard mass on your neck. My fears were confirmed when you were diagnosed with terminal squamous cell carcinoma on Sep 2, 2015. Despite your diagnosis and being on chemo, you were so strong and rarely showed that the disease or treatment were affecting you. I am so proud of you for for making it 1 year, 1 month and 8 days from your date of diagnosis. It has truly been a privilege to have known you and for you to be my cat. I am so grateful for having you in my life and for all of the time we have spent with you. You've been my rock for 15 1/2 years. I truly appreciate that though you were barely hanging on, you waited for me to finish work and come home to be with you when you passed. Though my heart is broken and you are deeply missed, I am so happy that the roller coaster ride of cancer is over and you no longer are in pain or discomfort. Know that I love you more than I ever knew I could. You are the most beautiful being I have had the liberty of knowing. God bless you. Until we meet again my handsome little man, you will be in my heart forever. xx