Goodbye…

3^rd March 2007. My brother’s hamster died today. He was given two hamsters as his birthday present 2 years ago. Hazel and Joy. Both the girls are active, naughty yet adorable. 2 days ago, my brother found Hazel not behaving like usual and her body started to swell and turned yellowish. Took her to the doc or I should say, the vet and was immediately diagnosed with liver problem probably inherited. Poor baby, she couldn’t really move nor eat and all she does all day was sleeping in her fav corner. Medication was given to her as told and food has to be pounded and put into the syringe to be injected into her mouth. This morning, when I visited her, her abdomen was no longer yellow. We were all happy and as we thought she had a chance of recovery. But who knew, she breathed her last breath this afternoon while my brother was at tuition. My mom and I only discovered that her lil’ heart wasn’t pumping anymore when we wanted to feed her. We gently stroke her to wake her up but she didn’t move and my mom said her body has hardened. I couldn’t help but tears stung my eyes as I held the lil’ body in my hands. Mom said at least we know that she does not have to suffer from her illness anymore. Although I wasn’t so close to her, I do feel sad and both the girls are like part of my family. Without realizing it, I have slowly become attached to them as well. After my brother came back, we buried her at the back of the yard and my mom picked all different kinds of flowers from her garden to be buried together with Hazel. One lesson I learnt today, never take things or people around you for granted because it’s only when u lose them then u’ll realize how much they mean to you. And when that happens, it’s usually too late. Now, all I have are memories of her and of cos pics. However, I thanked God for having her in my life and for all the little memories she’ll leave in my mind.

We’ll miss you Hazel dear. Rest in peace. +

-me-