Rainbow Bridge

Our family is so completely heartbroken today over the loss of our cat, Mara Jade. She's been an important part of our family for the past 17 years. She's been through many moves and milestones, including the birth of our 3 sons. The thing I will most treasure about her is how she considered the boys her own children as well. At night, she would 'tuck' them in. We only recently realized what she was doing. One would usually fall asleep first, and then she would climb the loft bed's ladder and stay with the other boy until they fell asleep and then join Gary and I in the living room once all 3 were asleep. She would then live up the the nickname "lap stalker" by sitting on Gary's or my lap (depending on who wad settled first). She has also outlived several of our other pets....Nicky, Lance, Jessie, Ridley and recently Levi. This picture was taken at the vet's office this morning. The boys wanted one last picture with her. I'm so proud of how brave the boys were in wanting to be in the room with her when she passed away. We stayed with her for a while after her passing as well and talked about our memories of her. She's been an amazing companion for 17 years. We love you Mara and will miss you so very much. :'(