Our Sweet Boujima, Who Is My Angel

by Ilavarasi
(Lawspet, Pondicherry, India)

My Beautiful Angel Boujima 28 October 2001 - 22 March 2012

In memory of Boujima, my heart and soulmate. Boujima died very suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday (22.03.2012), at only ten years and five weeks of age. She fell sick on Thursday morning, March 22. She struggled to walk.

I don't know exactly what happened to her. We took her to hospital. I suppose due to some wrong treatment she suffered a heart attack or something. She died within 10 minutes after the treatment was made, and we laid her to rest shortly thereafter.

I miss her so much, as she spent most of her time directly on my lap because she could never get close enough to anyone to show all the love she had to offer.

This memorial may sound like I am nuts, but when you have a friend die, you lose part of your everyday being. This is no different. My Boujima was around me every second of every day, and when she died, a huge portion of my being went with her.

I will always love her as she is and always will be my little "Girly Girl" and my best friend. May you rest in peace, my friend!

I really want to be with my Boujima again. I really miss her.

Boujima, you left this world so young and so suddenly. You had so much more to give. You were full of unconditional love and were an angel from God. You were a sister to us and a daughter to our amma and appa.

I will never forget that day we got you from your owner. It was Feb 25, 2002. You looked so beautiful and charming. Dear, I knew you were special.

You were so attuned to my emotions, knew when I was sad, anxious, scared and angry. Pressing your head firmly against my face or nestling into my lap to offer comfort, you were so thoughtful.

There wasn't a day that I didn't and still don't think about you, Baby. You were a part of my life, saw me through so many transitions. Today I lost a part of my family, a true friend indeed.

I would have never been ready to say goodbye. So I won't say goodbye, but I'll be seeing you BooBoo.

You were awesome and made my life so much easier during very hard times. Words cannot express the love I have for you. You were always so loyal to me, you brought so much laughter and joy to our family.

I don't know how I'm going to sleep without you by my side.

I keep looking around, thinking I will see a glimpse of you somewhere. I listen and keep hoping to hear your feet walking across the floor.

I sit here wondering exactly where you are, what you are experiencing, and hoping that you could hear me and feel my arms wrapped tightly around you as you drifted off to eternal rest.

My heart is aching for you, just to see you one more time, to hold you one more time, to receive those wonderful kisses from you one more time. I look down and my dress is covered in your fur.

I can't believe you are gone, you are in heaven now, sweet girl. Look over us and protect us. We will NEVER FORGET YOU. You will forever be in our hearts...

And I am praying that I will see you again in heaven. Wait for me Boujima. I will see you again.

Love Forever and Always,

Your Sister,

Ilavarasi V.