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The last hug
October 26th, 2022. Sometime between late at night and early in the morning, my cat ascended to Heaven. The Winter Triangle was shining in that sky before daybreak. It's been a happy 17 years. We were able to spend the final moments sleeping together at home. We talked a lot. Thank you. Thank you. Tears overcome me. But you will always live on forever there above me!!
The day before was October 25th. This cat who could barely stand now mustered all his strength to climb onto my lap. His stomach and butt had become weak and he was incontinent, but I didn't care. I held him tight. His legs were weak and he soon got off, but that was the last time I held him, just the way he liked.
I will never forget.