(Arg, I wrote a whole huge entry, but some link took this page and I pushed the back button and everything was gone. Arg. I'll try to re-create it as best I can)
Hey sweetheart,
So...it's been almost a month since your passing...
I bought a pendant and filled it with your fur. I wear it every day, now, so you'll always be with me.
I hope you're happy, where you are.... I hope the grass is green and soft and long (You always loved the grass), I hope it's sunny every day, and I hope the sky is blue and clear.
I hope you're alright, there. I hope you get along with the other rabbits, and I hope they're not mean to you. No one should be mean to you, there.
You know, it's been hard dealing with the huge empty space in the corner of my room... It was always perfectly shaped for you; like it was carved out just for your pen. I put the box I kept your hay (And later, you) in, in the corner of it, but it's still empty. I had this idea about it.. A tradition.
I went to the store a couple days after your death and bought two Butterfinger candy bars. I ate one of them, and put the other in the bottom of that box. Next October 22nd, I'll eat that one, and replace it with a new one. I don't know, it seemed like a good idea. Like an annual rememberence/tribute.
But sweetheart, I'm going to get another rabbit....is that okay? I hope you don't mind... I'm sure you don't want it to end with just you, do you?
At first I was hyped up on Belgian Hares.... but just recently, I've decided to wait until my kitten calms down... He's prone to fits of running around and growling and jumping....you know how he is. So I'm going to wait until he's a cat, and then decide from there.
But you know, I've contacted another breeder. I have a really good feeling about her. She's wonderful and friendly and helpful, and just has this "RO" feeling. (I recommended this site to her) And the way she described her rabbits' personalities... She described the perfect bun personality. Oh Butter, I know you'd love them. She said they were very friendly and playful and fun-loving (Especially the bucks), and I just have this feeling...like 'These are the ones. This breed. ' Of course, they're also from Holland... Leave it up to Holland to bring out the bunnies with the best, huh? The breed is called the "Thrianta" It's pronounced like "Tree-an-tah". That makes me wonder what your breed's name would be prounounced like if we'd kept it in the original language...
So on Winter Break, I'll be driving four hours up to Spokane to meet her (Unless we can arrange somewhere closer), and she's going to bring all her available bucks she thinks I'd like, so I can see them. (She's also going to email me pictures of them) Isn't that wonderful?
I'll be sure to post pictures of the little guy for your approval when he gets here, okay?
I miss you a lot, Butter....
I hope you remember that I still love you.
~Mommy