To Mau , or not to Mau!

by Stephanie-Nichole Santangelo
(Pottstown, Pa. USA. )

Recently I suffered one of the worst pains as a younger sister. I lost my big brother. I am still saddened and I sometimes feel that very same pain when I think of him, But this beautiful little lady has taken so much pain from me and given me love and smiles that could be seen from space. She’s now about 15 weeks old I believe. My fiancé’s sister got her for me to help me cope with the loss of my Brother. I have named her Kenzi-Joe. In my head it’s both a Connection to Kensington (Kenzi) where I went threw the worst of my battles with my addiction, being I am now almost 2 years sober. I know that it’s not much to some but to me it is. And also for my Big Brother Joey. We were both in recovery together for these last 2 years. Sadly he wasn’t able to hold on from pain and the fear of his sickness of HIV. September 18th, he passed away from overdose. The very additicton he fought so hard to beat claimed him. I know that if this sweet sweet little girl never came into my life , I wouldn’t have ever had a fighting chance. My family and I world was rocked. And seemed to be destroyed in the moment. My Kenzi-Joe has given us all the reasons to smile and know that no matter what happens love is true and real. That our hearts will hurt but they will never stop loving even if that person isn’t here physically. They will always be here. To love you and watch over you for ever and even after. I truly love this little feline. She is my savior. I’d love to know what her breed is. And I feel it may be Mau! One of the most important and sacred of them all. She sure does have a sense of healing and extra ordinary energy inside of her. So mysterious. So outgoing when she knows you. Not too shy when she doesn’t but excited to get to know who you are. Just so sweet. Also is a great game player and hunter. My feet would know! If anyone has any thing that could help me find her true breed I’d love to hear!!! Thank you. Sincerely yours, Stephanie-Nichole S.