On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 12:30pm, as a gentle rain fell, my sweet boy Gavin took his last breath. For over 13 years, Gavin was my sweet & spicy son. I had adopted him as a tiny feral kitten. When I picked him up from the litter of kittens, he hissed in my face and I knew he was the one coming home with me. As time went on, we became deeply bonded. He took care of me. He wholly loved me when he loved no one else. He slept on top of me or curled up next to my chest, my arms cradling him with his head shoved into my hands. He loved to circle me, rub on my legs then jump up my back and when he got older, he’d just stretch up, letting me know it was ok for me to pick him up. A large 15 lb house panther. Sleek and beautiful. Sharp and feisty.
He was so much like me. We shared personality traits and, later in his life, illnesses. Gavin would be laying on me and I’d be willing his illnesses to go into my body, knowing I’d have an easier shot at beating cancer. Heart disease. Kidney issues. My grieving heart will never heal from this loss.
I thank y’all so much for providing the services you do. It felt important to have him at home where he felt safe and loved.
Gavin- your momma misses you more than words can describe. I hope you are resting and pain free. I’ll never ever forget and I’ll never stop loving you, my Large Son. Until we meet again my love
