Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Our Beloved Mikey


I named him Michelangelo when he was tiny, before we knew that he would be the exact opposite of the temperamental painter/sculptor.... We brought him home and took him outside, where he looked at grass for the first time, and proceeded to hop in it, like a bunny.... When he was a baby, he slept in our arms and was the cutest thing you ever saw... He was a workaholic, soon taking over Sparky's guard duties... He protected us, quite diligently, from those pesky cars... He was unsure about men and always tried to protect us... He was always by our side, always wanting to be loved and to lick our ears... He was beautiful... He loved endlessly and was pure joy...

As I watch Syb sleep close by, I wonder what humans did to deserve such faithful companions. These creatures bring such joy, such beauty to our lives for such a short time. They bless us and care for us, all under the guise of us taking care of them. They are light amidst so much darkness.

Rest in peace, Mikey. We are so blessed you spent your years with us. We love you.

(Pic: Mikey's standing up and Sparky's laying down - two beautiful boys!)

1 comment:

Mischief Maker said...

It has been way to long since I have done some blog reading. I am so sorry to hear about Mikey. We are blessed to have these devoted animals.