Oh Dena,
I have not had access to a computer for days, just logged on now to receive a message from Sheilagh about Natalie's passing. Oh my dear friend, my heart bleeds for you, for the pain you had to endure on what should have been such a joyous day - Christmas with loved ones and your precious little furbabies, Natalie whom had gained weight, who seemed to be winning the battle she had fought so hard.
Dena, please take comfort from the fact that you did everything and anything to save Natalie. You gave her such love, such devotion, such care in her short life. Take comfort too, that she was in your arms when she passed, as if she had waited for her Mama to come home, before taking her last breath.
Even as I type these words, trying to focus my eyes through my tears, I still find it hard to believe. It was just a few days ago that you sent me those adorable pictures of Nat and now, they will be even more precious to me than before. I'm looking at them now, trying to wrap my head around the enormity of this loss to all of us here that loved, cherished and cared so much about this precious little Angel.
Please know Dena, what a special, special place Natalie had in my heart. I wish I could reach through the screen right now and put my arms around you to comfort you. Be proud, my friend, for all that you did for your beautiful Angel Natalie. Every day with you, was a day filled with love and joy for her.
With so much love; Rest in Peace my sweet girl,
Lauren