T.C. you were the only being ever to love me with no condition.  I miss you so much that the pain seems like it will never go away.  The hardest thing is when I come home and you are not at the door waiting for me.  It hurts not to see your innocent little adoring face, or to feel your warm furry body.  You were my best friend in the whole world.  You knew everything about me, you were with me through all my disasters and victories and you loved me all the time.  You didn't care if I was messed up in any way, you always curled up on my feet, licked my cheek or snuggled in my arms like a baby in the rocking chair as we rocked together.  You always licked away my tears when I was sad and kneaded my chest when I was happy.  You were the best judge of character.  If you didn't like someone, then I knew they were not a good person for me.  I always listened to your "language", and we communicated in our own language that no one else understood except for you and me.  Almost 16 years we spent side by side.  You were my little girl, my confidant, my companion and some one I could always count on.  I may never have human children, but I had a furry one T.C. and I will love you with all my heart forever.  I am trying to get rid of the guilt I feel about letting you go.  I know it was the only choice I had, but it hurts so much... I know you came back to me the night you died.  I could hear your rhythmic purring and I could feel your warmth beside me in your basket.  Any one else would think I was crazy, but I know you were there and I pet you and said that I loved you and to rest until I see you again.  You are always in my heart... forever and ever.  I must beieve that you are in no more pain and you suffer no more, you are at the feet of my Higher Power and giving joy to everyone in the "great unknown".  I know you will watch over me and I know that when I really need you, you will make it known that you are with me.  I will not say goodbye, I will only say "till we meet again".