Last night started out like a typical Wednesday night. We all came home after being at church and it was time for the girls to get ready for bed. The standard procedure is that they get ready and then I go through some strange rituals (another story for another post). The end result is that I put them to bed and pray with them.
Last night all was going according to plan until I heard a frantic cry from Malory which was followed by Marissa running down the hall stating that Cuddles (Malory's hamster) had died. Of course I had to play dad and veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis. Sure enough Cuddles had breathed her last.
Malory was very upset (as well as were the rest of us). This after all was her first pet. I remember many of my pets meeting the same fate - so I could sympathize. I just felt really bad for her and stayed with her until she fell asleep. I remember my dad doing the same with me (many times). I am sure this is not the last time this will happen.
Tonight when I get home we are going to have a small little service to memorialize cuddles. I am sure that will put closure to this issue. Here are some things I remember cuddles for:
1. Putting a smile on Malory's face
2. Watching Malory's friends light up when they came to visit
3. Small in stature - big in bite
4. Malory learning responsibility
I am sure many of you can sympathize with Malory (and me for that matter). I will let you know how the memorial service goes.
2 comments:
Bummer, Mark, I am sorry to hear about Mallory's hamster! As my older 2 dogs (we have a new little "kick dog") age, I am beginning to gird myself for the impending parental-rite-of-passage... the death of a pet and helping my children through it. Our little kick-dog broke his leg a few weeks back and someone looking in would have thought that my son, Joey, wasn't going to be able to move on. As for myself...I only needed to see the vet bill to get a little woozy! Anyway, please pass along my condolences to Mallory. I am sure that Cuddles will be sorely missed!
Thanks Tania, I will tell Malory you sent your condolences:)
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