It was Spring of 1996 and I was living in a condo in Webster, TX on the 2nd floor when this little black and white kitty just let herself into my home and went straight for Kasey's food bowl.  She was quite the shy little girl but knew that she wanted inside and a lap to call home.  I found out that she had visited a couple homes in the area but that no one was taking care of her as she needed.  So, Kasey and I decided she would make a nice addition to our little family.



From Webster, Katrina moved with me all around Houston, to Dallas then finally to Long Island, New York almost one year ago.  



Katrina played cheerleader and mom to all of the "boys" in the house, Kasey, Taz and Titus and could always be counted on for a bath if one of them placed themselves in front of her.  One of her little "quirks" that always got ones attention was her way of "bumping" your arm or somewhere on your body to get your attention to pet her.  This "bump" was not a timid one as you had to be careful not to spill what you had in your hand or mess up what you’re attempting to write.  Katrina also had quite a distinct voice as she would often meow without making a noise or at most a little squeak of a sound.  Don’t let these demure attributes fool you; Katrina was the huntress of the family!  If something passed by the window or was in the yard, Katrina was the first one to dart to the window.  If there was a small bug, she had it.  It was Katrina that helped me one night in particular when I was living in the Heights – it was around 11:00 p.m. or so and Katrina and I were lying on my bed when she froze in place starring at the window - she was acting quite defensive.  I could not see anything through the blinds but since I trusted her instincts so much I cautiously went to the window then yanked open the blinds to come face-to-face with a peeping tom.  That's my girl!  I sure wish this photo showed off her beautiful green eyes for all to remember.







We lost Katrina this morning, 30 March 2007, after a few days of hospital visits. Fortunately her sickness was not long term for her but on the other hand it was so sudden for us as a family.  On the way to see Katrina for the last time this morning, we spoke to Matthew about her and that she would not be coming home.  Matthew asked, "Do you just let her outside and she will run to Heaven?” Tony replied "yes, something like that".  Through the eyes of a child!



We love and miss you sweet Girl