some unexpected sadness

This weekend my family unexpectedly had to say goodbye to our little girl cat Lily.

I remember picking her out from the shelter when I was six years old.

It's weird to walk by the garden and not see her laying in her garden box, or to pull into the driveway and not have her greet you at the door.

Having to put a pet down is always so sad, and this whole experience has been a startling realization as to how much a part of the family Lily was.

We love you Lily.