In memory of Mandalay

Mandalay

2008-2022

Looking into Mandalay’s eyes the first time we met in July 2008 I knew she was a beautiful soul, and we were meant for each other. Since that day, she captivated me every moment of her 14.5 years of life. Reflecting, I never paused and lived in the reality that she was aging, but rather I lived in every moment with her, and the years just passed us by. She lived life luxuriously. Living in 4 states, driving across the U.S. on a 4.5-day road trip, numerous flights to the East Coast, West Coast road trips, countless belly rubs, sunbathing in the California sun and eating as many french fries as her little heart desired. She came into my life when I was a graduate student and watched me become a wife and a mother. She taught me so much when she was here and so much more when we said our goodbyes in December 2022.

Mandalay, I miss you beyond words. Thank you for your kisses (I enjoyed them more than you knew). I’ll live knowing that we will meet again in our next lives. I love you, Booga.