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18 July 2007

In memoriam



In memory of my loyal writing assistant of 15 years
Susato
20 December 1991–17 July 2007

12 comments:

Charles Gramlich said...

I'm sorry to hear of this, Shauna. My thoughts are with you.

Shauna Roberts said...

Thanks, Charles.

Sphinx Ink said...

My sympathies, Shauna. Susato looks like such a sweetie in the photo. Susato's birthday was the same as my daughter's, December 20 (though my daughter is ten years older).

Shauna Roberts said...

SPHINX INK, thank you for your condolences. Susato was a sweetie, very loving and affectionate. He had many illnesses in his life, but despite that, he was a happy cat until near the end and would come running to get a brushing. He always forgave us immediately for taking him to the vet and giving him his medicines.

Lisa said...

I am so sorry about Susato.

Steve Malley said...

I'm sorry for your loss.

Shauna Roberts said...

LISA and STEVE, thank you for your condolences and for taking the time to post them.

Sidney said...

Deepest sympathy. My wife and I have cats and they are wonderful writing assistants. Susato could be a cousin of my cat Monty, who has an orange and white coat of a similar pattern.

Shauna Roberts said...

Thank you, SIDNEY. Luckily, Susato's sister, Dulcinea, has taken over his job and now spends her days in my office instead of sleeping in the bedroom. So I have a new assistant.

Farrah Rochon said...

Oh, what a great photo. I'll be Susato was just the best assistant.

cs harris said...

Oh, Shauna, I'm so sorry. I know how bad it hurts.

Shauna Roberts said...

Thanks, CANDICE.