In Memory of our Beloved Skittles....

Dear Skittles, 

In 1981 we decided to go to the SPCA in search of a cat, when we got there, we walked by your cage and there you were sitting so quiet in the corner while all the other dogs were yapping away.  Our eyes met and that began the wonderful journey of the next 20 years.  We brought you home and you met your best friend, our three year old daughter Jennifer.  That day was the beginning of an inseparable friendship.  You were there on all those rainy nights cuddled up beside her to keep the monsters away.  You were there when she started school, you were there when she sat up late doing her homework and worrying about a test the next day, all the school proms and then you were there when her loving boyfriend proposed to her.  On September 14, 2001, she was there for you when you looked into her eyes and told her that you could go on no longer, she held you close as you took you last breath and her tears fell upon you, but the tears we have all shed are not only tears of sadness but tears of love.  Don't worry sweetheart for you will also be there in June, on the most important day of her life, her wedding day, because as she says "I do" to the man she will marry, you will be sitting there right beside her on your pedestal.

 You have taught us so much over the last 20 years, especially how to love.  You have brought nothing but joy into our lives.  We know that you are doing okay, and you are looking down on us from the Rainbow Bridge, but please let us grieve for awhile longer, because when you left us, you took a part of our hearts with you and  broken hearts don't mend that quickly.  We know the pain will ease someday but your memory will always be a part of our lives.

 Please know that there was never a day go bye that you were not loved as we know that you also loved us each and every day.  Thank you so very much for all your comfort and understanding along the way.  And Thank You for letting us be a part of your life.

 You will be greatly missed...

Love,

Mom, Dad and Jennifer