One year ago today we lost Tommy. We still miss him. This is what I wrote and we still fee this way.

It is with a heavy hearts that we tell you of the loss of one of our best friends – Thomas O’Malley Cat. There are very few people who touched our hearts as much as Tommy touched ours. He had been badly abused when he first came to us and in his infinite wisdom never held it against the rest of humanity for one person’s cruelty. Those of you, who knew him, were aware of his special ability to give comfort to those in need. He sat in more laps being stroked while tears fell on his head than most of us. He touched their hearts as he touched ours. I can not imagine how much we will miss him – the hole he will leave in our lives is enormous. I can only hope to emulate his kindness, his wisdom and his unconditional love. He was an inspiration – more that you would think possible for a mere cat – but he was never ‘mere’ in anything he did or was. And I am grateful that he was part of our family for so long and is now a part of Gods. We (still) love you, Tommy. Mom & Dad, Shayna, Katie, and Maggie Mae.