2 WEEKS WITHOUT KAYA

It was 2-weeks ago today when my 4th daughter Princess Kaya was taken away from us, and I still cannot believe it is real. I can feel her presence, I talk to her when I walk the trails we used to enjoy, and I kiss her necklace, now on my wrist, every so often to remind her, and myself, that the love we shared will never go away.

The picture shows Kaya in her favorite pose with Grandma at our dining table. She knew this is not kosher but she also knew that we are not about to impose house rules on Grandma, who truly enjoys passing on 'treats' and hence their endearing friendship. Such a sweet moment but it is a thing of the past, only in memory now.

Andrea wrote this beautiful prose, delivered at Kaya's funeral before she was cremated.

Cream white curls so lush with love
A teddy's embrace sent from above
Chocolate eyes so deep and knowing
A bundle of thought just sitting and glowing
Elegant on fours she pads silently

Bear paws golden and mellow indeed
Princess Kaya the majestic little rug
Tender kisses and licks that makes the heart fuzz
Velvet shape snuggled in the curve
All one needs to quench one's nerves
Little they know of the comfort they bring
Being without is a void that truly stings
Listening to their peaceful snore
Can strike any heart at its core
Paws reversed are a heart shape indeed
Dog reversed is godliness in a seed
Damp twitchy nose surrounded bu whiskers
Masked face breathing in little whispers
A wisdom omniscient beyond human senses
The canine presence relieving all tensions
Man and woman's mate for the ages

By Andrea Tang 19.8.2014