Gracie
My Dear “Niece” Gracie,
My sister, then I, provided a home for you and 2 of your 5 offspring (1 died after birth, 2 were placed elsewhere) after our family friend, Nina, passed away, leaving 3 cats to be placed. In the almost 8 years you lived in my home, you were relatively healthy and seemed content living with your daughters in my smaller catroom. I was always enamored of what looked like a milk mustache on your sweet face, and thought that you had very pretty calico daughters. After Cali passed away, I noticed that you and your other daughter Sally became closer. Cali might have had a heart condition like you, but succumbed earlier (age 14) than you (age 17). I’m sorry that your medical treatment did not ultimately help you – we tried. I hope that you have reconnected with the spirits of Nina and the offspring who have preceded you in death. I will do my best to take good care of Sally, who misses you like I do, until it is time for her to meet up with you …
Love, Sandi