On June 15th at 10:10 AM my dearest companion, Lucky, passed away. He had been diagnosed two years earlier with a tumor in his adrenal gland. I chose not to have any further tests done. AS time passed, symptoms of Cushings Disease appeared. I placed him on supplements to manage the symptoms which worked fairly well. Unfortunately, his age was also working against him. He was 15 years and 8 months old when he passed. He was nearly blind and could not walk or even stand on his own. He did eat and drink well until about two weeks before his death. During his final weeks we would take him for rides in a stroller around Tsukahara. It tore us apart to see him deteriorate so fast. He did not suffer from pain and died peacefully. His last meal was steak. His peace was the best we could all hope for.
It’s been a week since his death. I’m slowly gathering the courage to face life without my little boy. A fitting tribute about our lives together would take volumes to write. I’ll be brief and say he filled my life with happiness. He was always there to listen to me. When I cried he was there to comfort me. I never felt alone. Our walks, time playing ball, and just sitting together will forever be in my mind and heart. He was my best friend and now I have a huge void in my soul. I mourn his death everyday and I often wonder if the pain will ever pass. I miss you Lucky and I hope and pray you are safe and well with Kiley. Until we are together again, rest in peace my most precious one.
