I have been Ellie’s Mama since she was just a couple of weeks old. She was a very sick baby, so after countless trips to the Vet, and many nights of administering meds, cuddling, cleaning out her eyes and her stuffy nose, bottle feedings, prayers, and eventually lots of wet food, she became well.

We lost her brother early on and I think it made me cling to her more somehow. I just could not handle another loss and I was determined to give her every bit of love I had so that she would live.

She did live and there is something about her that is so brave and unique, and beautiful. She is just full of love.

Last night, I managed to drive her home to her new wonderful family without crying and wanted to get a photo of us together while we said goodbye.

These photos are of that moment. The first moment in my whole life I understood that a heart can be broken and happy, all at the same time.

To anyone passing by, it may just look like a couple of photos of a girl with a kitten, but for me, they are my very last moment with my girl. I love you Ellie. Thank you for being in my life.