Brookie's Beloved Kona

You can see Brook here relaxing with her cat Kona. Kona-Mocha-Java to be precise. Look closely you'll see Kona's eye's peeking out behind his black furry body. Kona loved it when Brookie rubbed his head.

Yesterday I got a call from my middle daughter Brookie. She was sobbing on the phone, unable at first, to even say what was wrong. All I wanted to do was put my arms around her and console her, but she lives a 1000 miles away and there was nothing I could do but listen.

Brook explained to me through her tears that her cat, Kona, had been viciously killed by four stray dogs. She hadn't been home, her neighbors had tried to rescue Kona, but it was too late.

Brook was unconsolable. Kona has been Brookie's cat for at least 10 years and has been with her through all the ups and downs of life, since she left college. Kona was her touchstone really. She could always count on coming home to Kona's welcome. Kona was a big, black, fiesty cat that adored Brookie from the get go. For anyone that has ever loved and lost a pet, you know of what I speak.

Brookie kept saying "It wasn't Kona's time yet". It wasn't as if Kona was just at the end of his life and ready to go,dying of natural causes, no, Kona was ripped from Brookie's heart and home, leaving her to feel empty and alone.

My Brookie has always loved animals from the time she was a tiny girl. At one point, she thought she wanted to be veterinarian. I am so sad for her right now.

My sweet Brookie, I will be sending you the little cat angel, that you see in the photo at the top of this post. Please put it somewhere that will remind you of the love you and your Kona shared. Kona will be your little angel cat now. I love you sweetheart!