Goodbye, Nikki

This is Nikki's daddy - she called me "her man" in her diary entries here. I just wanted to let you all know that Nikki began her journey to the Rainbow Bridge this evening.

She's always hated car rides, and from her plaintive meows, I knew she hated this one too. But when we stopped at the doctor's office for her last visit, I held her in my arms and she actually purred. Mommy and I held her throughout her visit. I can tell you that she was strong and that she did feel our love. We didn't want to let her go - she's been so tough throughout her disease - but we knew she also wanted to visit Karma again. I know Nikki missed her, and now she can run towards her and knock Karma over with a barrel spin again like she used to.

I want to thank all of you kind cats and cat parents out there for looking out for Nikki, and for supporting her through these last few months. Your support meant the world to her, and she told me to tell you all she loves you too. She said she doesn't hurt anymore, and that it's really OK to go. As long as you've got loving parents who cuddle you, feed you, play with you, protect you, and care for you, that's your finest reward being a cat. Nikki loved us very much, and I did too. I'll miss her horribly, but she's always be an important part of my life.

Right now I hope she's playing with the angel kitties who have been so kind to send stars and rosettes. I'm sure they helped show Nikki the way to the bridge, and are right now showing her all of the fields where she can run and play. The milk stream will be her favorite. I hope she doesn't drink the whole thing. Until mommy and I come to join her, I know she'll be happy in the waiting.

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