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This is difficult to write. First, because it is a grief that can't be
shared - a grief so large I am left cold and empty. And second, because
the words would not come.
Sometimes an animal companion comes along that makes you better than you
are - he makes you do things you thought you would never do and he shows
you that yes, one person can make a difference. Tyson was that kind of
companion. He made me want to do more - for ferrets and for the people
who love ferrets. He was my reason for doing all that I do, all that
I've done. He was my light. He was my drive, my determination, my
inspiration. He started the spark and fanned it to a flame and it was
he who kept me going. Ten days ago, in the wee hours of Saturday morning
on Dec 3rd, while laying in a blanket curled up by my side, Tyson left
my life. The light is gone. I am dark.
To say that I am lost now is a bit of an understatement. I am trying to
stay focused on the too-many projects I have going, the physical therapy
on my elbow, Christmas, and coping with the death of beloved member of
my husband's family. I will somehow muddle through all of this but I
know losing Tyson has changed me and I will never be the same.
The reason that I am writing this is because Tyson did have some friends
and they deserve to know he is gone. He received a Christmas Card from
his one-true-love Bibi which he never saw and two others addressed to
Tyson, Hope and Einstein. Friends deserve to know the truth. Tyson is
gone.
Judy Cooke
Co-Director IFC
Support Our Shelters
[Posted in FML issue 5089]
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