Our Beloved Kudi 7/10/89-10/23/03 Options

[Tony in Phoenix]

Some of you may remember me from July 2002 at Google.Alt.Loss when our beloved cat "Kudi" came down with a severe liver infection. With the help of your thoughts, prayers and support, Kudi fought the disease and went on to have a wonderful 15 additional months of life.

Unfortunately, Kudi's liver and kidney's failed him again two weeks ago and just last night, with Kudi in my arms and with the assistance of our wonderful vet, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.

To say we are absolutely devastated would be the worst understatement in human history. Nothing can describe the grief we are feeling right now. The loss of "Mr. Sweetheart" will be deeply felt for the rest of my life. Kudi will be terribly missed by his two mothers, my wife Yuka and his real mother, Moguwai (who is a very healthy 16 years old right now - they were never apart). Also, Kudi's inherited Brother "Neko-San" and sister "Callie" will miss him greatly too. I want to thank my wife for being such a wonderful mother to my "little man".

He will forever remain the brighest star in the sky. I loved him more than life itself. He was my constant shadow, my best friend, always waiting at the door for me, and never asked for anything in return except for plenty of love and kisses.....and good food of course.

I take great comfort in knowing that Kudi had a wonderful life full of love & happiness and we were there for him when he was born, and when he died. I can only pray that one day, we will be together again someday. He taught some so much about life right up until he took his last breath. I am extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Kudi in my life. I am so lucky to have been able to tell him that, then get is approving "nudge" before he passed away.

Rest in peace old man. You are reborn again. Run, play and re-unite with your long lost relatives and friends. For I will cross the Rainbow Bridge someday and give you all of the love you can handle for eternity - I cannot wait for that day Sweetheart. You gave us so much, and asked for so little.

Dedicated to Kudi..."the one so little, who loved SO much"

No words can describe how much we love you and how much you will be missed. You WILL NOT be forgotten!! Your eternal loving family,

Tony, Yuka, Moguwai, Neko-San & Callie Beason
October 24, 2003 - Phoenix, Arizona

GOD BLESS YOU OLD MAN!

[Tony in Phoenix]

Denise,

Thanks for your very kind note. Yes, Mimi is very special. I could not have asked for such a sweet and loving little girl. She fit right in with us the very moment we brought her home. She has so many of the same qualities that Kudi had that it's downright scary. Moguwai is doing very well too - she's almost 18 years old and still runs around the house like she's a little kitty.

I can honestly tell you that I still go through waves of emotion regarding Kudi, I still miss him so much, and find myself thinking about him constantly, and the tears just flow. I know he's in a wonderful place now, free of pain and he's waiting for us.

I can also tell you that without this forum to talk and express my emotions, I would not have been able to make it through Kudi's passing - I am sure you all loved your dearly departed family members as much I I loved Kudi, and it was extremely comforting to know that and be able to express my sorrow without any reservations.

My best to all of you.

Tony, Phoenix, AZ