Bella Birthday

Bella Birthday
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t's all about Bella.
A birthday wish.

There is so much that I can say about Bella, so much that she was, that she did, so much that she always will be to me – to us, but I guess that the biggest thing or at least what it was that made her so incredible, so amazing... was she made the world just a little more sane, just that much closer to perfection.

Today was her 14th birthday...it was a hard day, a sad day...I wish I could post to you a happier note, to speak to you of the happiness that she was in our lives for that was what she was so much to us...pure happiness, pure joy. Everyday that she gave us was magic, every moment was a tsunami of wonder and delight and yet I sit here with tears in my eyes and a weight in my chest where my heart was. A dear friend of ours said, "It is not the taking care of them when they are with you, no matter how default or the number of their needs, that is hard...it is living without them that is the true test of your heart." No truer words could ever have been spoken.

We are getting by, one day at a time, distance does not make it easier, it simply numbs the pain, and tears the heart just a little less. It has taken a long time to take our steps forward, the "life goes on" world around you during such sadness makes, if nothing else, you want to withdraw more. But you don't, you can't, because you know if you can make it through this pain...pain that feels it will kill you a hundred times over...well then, you know you can do anything. But we will aways miss her...

Our friends have been incredible, including the many from far and wide across this amazing planet that we didn't even know we had. Bella touched so many and sometimes from places we had never even heard of, that we truly feel blessed that she was ours and that we were able to share the magical journey she shared with us. Thank you.

We are taking steps forward, the world goes on whether you want it to or not so you might as well jump back on the horse. Our lives have changed a lot since last we posted and though I'm not ready to tell all that's happening I will say there been many great new things on our horizon.

OOna kitties the evil mastermind is doing well and yes still working on her many fantastical plans to take over the world and I might say she could do a far cry better than any of our current or future leaders (she promises catnip for everyone, who could ask for more!). As one of her close minions, she is cracking the whip for me to start posting for her again soon.

I loaded a painting done by our dear friend and artist Carl Linstrum, the silhouette is Bella's real profile. We are so touched to have this incredible piece dedicated in her honor.

So...a birthday wish from us on the magical day that gave us our special little Bella. Hug your little furry ones, love them with everything in your heart, talk to them, laugh with them, even take a photograph of them. Every moment that you have is special, every moment you will cherish.

Love,
Gwen, Scott & even OOna kitties the evil mastermind.