Reflecting on my life with Kona I am filled with gratitude. He has been my most precious companion for as long as I can remember. He was not a pet; he was a gentle loving spirit that chose me to be his guardian. He was my soulmate baby.
Growing up my family didn’t teach me a whole lot about love. In fact, all I knew was dysfunctional love. Enter Kona, when I was 21-years-old. When I think about it, Kona has been my greatest teacher. He taught me what real unconditional love is. He made my heart bloom. Every year that went by he made my heart bigger and bigger. He made me a better person and I wouldn’t be who I am if it wasn’t for him. He was always a gentle guy from day one. When he played, it was never with claws out. We would jokingly call him “kitty soft paws.” When he would bite it was never to hurt. When he would catch a bug he never hurt or killed it, only gently pawed at it in curiosity. He lived on my lap, my chest, my legs. The ultimate snuggler. He liked to be spooned and held like a teddy bear. Sometimes you could find the 3 of us in bed all lined up in a family spoon. He loved naps with his dad’s firm hand on his belly. He had the cutest snore. The most peaceful purr. He took care of us when we were sick. He made us laugh everyday. He knew how to high five and give paw. He posed for pictures like a stud. He liked to have dance parties with mom in the kitchen. He liked to play hide-and-seek with his dad. He was always beautiful to look at. Always so cool, comfortable and handsome. He loved getting and giving head kisses. And most importantly he filled our hearts with love every single day.
My baby always did what I asked. When he was diagnosed with kidney disease at 15 I asked him to please make it to 18 for me because I couldn’t imagine life without him. He was just two months shy of turning 19. I asked him to help me through the gauntlet of medical conditions I have faced with my mom. I asked him to make it through the biggest most stressful move of our life when we finally purchased our new home and moved my mom in downstairs. I asked him to take care of his daddy when he needed surgery during one of the craziest times in our life. I asked him to make it to my 40th birthday. I asked him to be there for me after back surgery. And finally, when I could tell he was starting to struggle, I asked him not to worry about us anymore so he could go in peace. My gentle protector. He was always the calm in the storm of whatever was happening. He was my constant steady comfort for everyday of my adult life.
Honestly I’m scared of life without him because I don’t know life without him. But I am eternally grateful for so many wonderful years with such a special being. We are honored to have been his guardians. He will be in our hearts every single day. He is a part of me forever and the bond we shared goes beyond this realm.
Love you Kona, Koko, Beep, Mr Beeps, Sugabutt, Pants, Mack, Macky, Monkey, Macka Monkey, Yummy Kitty, My Big Handsome Tom, Chunk Face Shorty ♥️ You will always be my EVERYTHING Kitty. Until I see you again my Angel🤍
