Lilly

My sweet Lilly, 

You will be missed more than you will ever know. We had a wonderful 16 years together. I remember when I was 8 years old my mom and I went to an animal shelter in Atlanta. My mind was made up before stepping inside that I wanted a solid white, fluffy kitten that I could name snowball. There were no white kittens at this shelter but there was you. A tiny little gray and black mingled kitten with the sweetest most loving eyes. Quickly I forgot about that white kitten I had envisioned and begged to take you home with us. 

Many nights were spent with you sleeping by my side or my favorite, on my back. When I moved out you stayed with my parents. But I still loved you so much. I will always have you in my memories my sweet Lilly. 

What we have once enjoyed
we can never lose;
All that we love deeply,
becomes a part of us.
-Helen Keller

 

1996 - September 27, 2012