by Jayne Platts
Sydney, my precious, this is your story and is written with all the love I have for you. Today I will have to say good-bye (for now) because I know that someday we will be together again. But today you will go and Indy will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge, to welcome you home. I'm so happy you will be seeing him again. You two were the loves of my life. I remember when I got you, about this time, 17 years ago. Steve picked you out. You were this little white kitten with a black face, ears, paws and tail. An eight week old seal point siamese. I didn't know at that time that you would become such an important part of my life. We got to know each other like the backs of our paws. Remember when you were little, you learned to fetch. We would throw the ball for you and it would bounce down the steps. And if it didn't go all the way down the stairs, so you could fetch it, you would take your paw and push it down. Then you'd bring it right back to my lap. Those were some fun times, weren't they. You and Indy were quite the mousers too. Sometimes you'd like to sit out on the deck with me in the sunshine, but you always knew not to go off that deck. You spent nearly all of your life inside, following the sunshine from room to room, with Steve and me. And later Indy, and now Beau. You talked to me like no other individual I've ever met. I'd come home from work, and there you were, at the door, talking and saying hello, every day for 17 years. How I will miss your talking. You were there for me when I was down or sick and I was always there for you. We had a long talk last night, the last night I will sleep with you in my arms, near my heart and my head. God, how I will miss the constant purring you did. You were always the "Purr Kitty" weren't you. You still purr, even though I know you haven't been happy since Indy had to oeave. You miss him and so do I. But like I told you last night, you will see him today. He's waiting for you at a place called the rainbow bridge. And he can't wait to see you either. You two were meant to be together, always. Just like you were meant to come into my life and teach me how to love, unconditionally. Only you could have done that, Syd. I also told you last night just how much you've always meant to me, and how much I love you, so deeply and completely. I know my life will never be the same without you. You will remain in my heart and soul forever. Just like I will remain in your's and Indy's. I know Indy can't wait to see you. I promise to hold you in my arms when I get home today. And when Steve gets home, he will take us to where Indy will be. I will hold you, talk to you, and tell you how much I love you until you go from this world. I promise you will be very happy there, even though I can't be with you there, not just yet. But I'm telling you that I promise I will be there, someday and you and Indy will be there to greet me. I bet you will come running. You two will be talking and purring just like you always did. I'll miss you, my precious Sydney. More than I can even tell you, I will miss you. Not a day won't go by that I won't think of you and Indy. I will take peace in knowing that you are together, with God, happy and playing like it used to be. Tonight we will do a candle ceremony for you, like the one we did for Indy. Remember? You were there for that. It was hard for you, too. I will pray for you and others and light the three special candles for you and the three special candles for Indy. Please know, my love, that I will always be in your heart and soul as you will always be in mine. So, my precious Sydney, "Mr. Syd", my truest love, I will say "so-long" for now. Trust in God, as I do, and you will be forever happy. Until the day we meet again, my baby, remember I'll always be here for you and Indy. Please look down upon us as the angels you are and we will be looking up towards you until the time comes when we are all together again. I love you with all that I have and all that I am and all that I will ever be. Thank you, my precious Sydney, for all the days and years and good times we have shared. I promise I'll be there too, someday, with both of you. So remember, I love you, I'll miss you, and you will remain forever in my soul. Take care of each other, my babies. Your loving mom, Jayne - your loving dad, Steve- and your best doggy friend, Beau. May God Bless you Eternally.