I have had quite a few animals in my lifetime. But Patience, who we took in when I was 14 years old, was my brightest blessing. Patience was the most beautiful cat, both inside and out. She was the most dominant huntress, yet she was the most loving cat when she was with me. She saw me through some of my bleakest times. There were times that Patience was my only friend in the world. Patience gave me all the love and friendship that a girl could need. And then she gave the same to my daughter, Mia, who's crib she slept in every single night! Patience was the best in every single way.
About 6 months ago, Patience went blind. This was caused by kidney failure. I tried so hard to help her fight, but her quality of life had decreased so much. I knew it wasn't fair, she never got off the bed, she was disoriented all the time. My heart was broken when she went to heaven on March 30, 2009.
Patience will forever live on inside of my heart. We have made a rock garden around where Patience is buried, and it is so beautiful and such a wonderful way to help her beauty live on. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her, or think I see her inside my home. She was the best friend I have ever had. She showed me love at a time when I didn't believe there was such a thing.
Patience was my Angel. She will always be loved, always be missed, and she will never be forgotten.
Mahopac, NY
