Fifi - born September 2, 1989, died November 21, 1999.
My beloved Fifi, I watched you give your first breath when you were born, you were the biggest of the litter and the one who always pushed the others aside to get mommy Rita's milk. I now have watched you take your last breath. In August, 1999, it was discovered that you had a collapsed trachea and was placed on medication. We listened to you cough/choke on a daily basis and knew that this was a terminal condition.
Your mom, Rita, gave me a beautiful birthday present back in 1989, only 1 day after my birthday you were born. Great to have another Virgo around, I miss you physically but spiritually, you are always with me. My heart broke when it came to say goodbye for your brother, Beau, and sisters, Cindy, Trixie and Jessie, knew you were leaving us.... hours before I realised. I'm glad I gave you a cuddle and kiss prior to your departure. I'm glad you found a good spot, under the lounge chair, as a final resting place. I'm sure you were at peace, knowing that you were at home. Please forgive me Fifi for being scared to watch you die, as I had to walk away.
Your dad, Jamie, grandma, Luba, grandpa, Stefan, always love you. Your furbaby dad, Smokey, is still alive and kicking and was searching for you when I went to visit Grandma. He was behaving very unusual. I know he sensed that he lost his daughter.
My dear Fifi, you filled my life with happiness, you have seen me through some tough times, you have always provided support, love and companionship and now you are buried next to your mom, Rita, under the cherry blossom tree. I hope you don't mind my original baby rug I wrapped you in. It might be old, but it still remains 'white' for 'purity'. You were so pure, Fifi. You are an angel and your family is missing you very much. We loved you yesterday, we love you today and we love you tomorrow. You will continue to be a part of this family and your legacy will live on.
I'm sorry I cried all over your face as I knelt down to kiss you before we buried you - you were soaked with my tears. I hope that you are with your mom and that you are free from pain. I know you are watching over us and if you ever feel like re-visiting, please do so, there is always, food, shelter, comfort, love and family over here. Jamie misses you watching soccer with him and playing ball, and also the fact that you always rolled over for him and he tickled you, do you remember that? You loved your belly being kissed by grandma and grandpa. Uncle Bill, is sorry to loose you and your grooming lady friend, Charmaine, was a treasure when she came over and wrapped you up as I was in shock. Please send thanks to Charmaine. You sure looked beautiful to pass onto the new world.
Love and Blessings, Fifi. My final words are "Keep on Shining, you are a twinkle in our eyes". Bye Fifi, my best friend, know that you are gone 'physically' but not forgotten. You have a beautiful soul and spirit.... your legend lives on.
Always in our hearts, Vera, Jamie, Beau, Cindy, Trixie, Jessie and soon to be "Rusty" (Conroy), Luba, Stefan, Smokey, Kelly (Smieska), Bill (Bromley), and Charmaine (Brady).