Tuesday, January 15, 2008

In Memory...


Texas came into our home in June 2007, just a little ball of the softest fur you've ever felt. She spent the summer in her hutch in a shady corner of our backyard, enjoying the cool breezes and daily doses of love and sweet clover. I've never known a rabbit that so enjoyed being held and cuddled.

When the cool fall weather turned to wintery cold, Texas became a house rabbit. She lived in Emily's bedroom closet and learned to use a litter box. Being so close at hand, we all grew more and more attached to her.

Sadly, Texas passed away today. Why? We don't know. It seemed she was fine one moment, gone the next. As I told Emily, sometimes these things just happen. Small comfort to a devastated child. But we'll find comfort in knowing that Texas' short life was a good one. No rabbit was ever loved more.

And she will be missed...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

:( I'm so sorry...

Heather said...

Thank you, Angela. It's amazing how quickly we get attached to these little critters, and how hard it is to lose them. But life just wouldn't be the same without them. :o(

Emily's doing better now. Finally convinced her she did nothing wrong. Just part of life...