I can't remember a day that you weren't in my life. For as long as I can remember, you have always been there. Now, I know you're in a better place and all those fancy words, but I still miss you.

You were my friendly feline, ferocious tiger, protector, supporter, companion.

The times when I cried, and you were never far, you always sought me out and comforted me.

With your loud, rumbling, purrs and your big moon shaped eyes. Always put a smile on my face.

I remember when we would play outside. We'd sit in the yard and I would pet you , or I'd let you back into the house if you needed a drink.

You loved story time too. We'd call you from the window, and you would come running down from the woods and into the house to sit and relax for bedtime stories.

You loved everyone, and everyone loved you. In a house with three other cats, you were secretly everyone's favorite. You were my favorite.

Maybe because I spent my entire life with you, or because we had a stronger bond than with anyone, I don't know.

I do know that I hope you forgive me for growing up and moving away. For leaving you with an empty bed, covered in the lingering scent of me. I did and will always love you.

I never meant to hurt you or make you sad with my absence.

There wasn't a day I didn't think of you, and there still isn't. Even if it is harder now.

What is important here, is that now you can go outside.

You have the free-will to go and run, and catch mice to your hearts content.

You can breathe again.

There was a time that I didn't know what I would do without you.

I know now, that I will survive. I will make it along without you, and that's okay.

You would have wanted me to keep living, and to maybe even one day get a new friend to be there by my side.

Not too soon of course. ;)

I know that this isn't goodbye, it's only an I'll see you soon; they always are, aren't they.

You were a forever friend, I love you always.