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Ace's musings

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It's Ace's person here. Writing in his diary one last time.

Ace passed away in February this year. He had an inoperable brain tumor, so we helped him leave us with dignity.

Dignity. Most humans don't have nearly as much dignity as Ace. Nor compassion, courage, nor love.

Eighteen years is a long time, whether in cat or human years. In that time, we learned a lot from each other, and the lessons he taught me will last the rest of my human years. I count Ace as a friend in the truest sense - species has very little to do with it.

The hurt will never completely stop. And, thankfully, neither does the healing. I will never regret a moment of the time we were allowed to spend with Ace. A quote from the play/movie Steel Magnolias comes to mind. "I was there when that wonderful person drifted into my world and I was there when ...(he) drifted out. It was the most precious moment in my life..." Guess that sums things up.

I hope to be as good a friend to the people and animals in my life as Ace taught me to be.

Christmas

House full - again. Happens every Christmas. I prefer the house to have Just Us, but no. At least I was able to climb up on the big bed and sleep in peace. Another good thing is that Scooter totally freaks out when we have company, so I see very little of her.

Naturally I supervised the opening of presents. Quite satisfactory.

Everybody talked about the true meaning of Christmas, which I think is totally appropriate. And of course, we had turkey. Pounds and pounds of turkey. Normally I don't get overly excited about food, but I make exception for Chicken from KFC, duck, pepperoni pizza, and turkey.

All in all, a very satisfactory Christmas. My folks do it well. Soon it will be time to put away all the decorations and my supervision will be required on that front.

It's nice to be needed. My folks depend on me for so much.

Pleeze

"Get in front of the Christmas tree, Ace!'
That's what I heard last night. "Now look this way! Oh Ace, please, look over here!" Pleading. I like that.

"Ace, honey, I just want to take your picture. PLEASE stay still."
Oooh. Begging.

"Acey, you're so beautiful. I just want one GOOD picture. C'mon, just look over here just one time, pleeeeeaaase?" Compliments and begging.

Oh yeah.