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!

[DJ - Edgar, Jess...]

Tony - first I have to say that your "old man" Kudi was absolutely beautiful.

I know the heartbreak will be with you for a long time - it always is when we lose someone who was such an important, loving part of our lives.

I am very glad that Kudi had that "extra" 15 months of life with such wonderful people. Hopefully he's with my two guys, playing and running and patiently waiting until we are one big family again.

I hope your pain continues to become an easier burden to bear. I don't believe it ever really goes away but as we learn to handle it, we become stronger in the process. Kudi wouldn't want you to grieve - why grieve when you haven't really lost him? A temporary separation is no separation when you consider you will one day have an eternity of "nudges".

I'll light a candle for him tonight - and pray that he's already being taught how to fly.