Curiosity really DOES kill the cat!

Our precious Luda Passed Away September 27, 2008

I know what you're all thinking....Oh my gosh, it's just a cat! But for us, Luda wasn't just a cat! She brought us happiness and laughter and we LOVED her. She was hit by a car and managed to make it home to her family before passing away. And our hearts are broken.

Now here is what I don't understand...I have seen dozens of cats on or near the road in my lifetime and I have managed to avoid hitting EVERY SINGLE ONE of them. So all I can figure out is that 1) the guy driving the truck intentionally swerved to hit my cat (in which case I hope you step on a fire ant hill wearing nothing but your underwear) or 2) he was doing Mach 90 down my street and didn't see her in time to avoid her (in which case, I still curse you but you can be wearing socks with your underwear). Either way, I am devastated and my children are broken hearted. Even Superman has shed tears for our precious friend.

Luda, you have left a hole in our family that can never be filled. My sock basket where you used to sleep is too empty, the thumping and tinkling bell we heard every night, you nocturnal little beast, is silenced forever and WE LOVE YOU and WE MISS YOU and we hope you are so happy in heaven because even though you never caught a single mouse, you shed on the furniture, you climbed up my curtains and you beat up on Cris every day, you were a good little kitty and your fate was not deserved.

P.S. I found this little pink paper this morning after the kids had caught the bus and I was leaving for work. Looks like my little tomato said it best:

Translation: Luda, I love you so so so much. Please make a sign on the paper so I know you love me too. If you do then give me a sign so I know that you will be with me forever and God, please make sure Luda is in your safety. Yes or No. Sign Please!

R.I.P our precious Luda