Ashes

Kodi just chillin’ at the in-laws

Your ashes came back to our Vet yesterday and I went and picked them up after work.  Our package included your paw imprint in clay and a certificate of authenticity that your ashes contained 100% of you and nothing else.  So, last night was another emotional evening at our house.  However, I am hopeful this is the closure we all need.

One problem with the certificate and the paw imprint.  They spelled your name “Kodiac” instead of “Kodiak”.  This was very upsetting to both Jennifer and I.  However, we can not blame the person that did the cremation because it was the Vet’s office that had the name spelled that way.  For whatever reason, we never noticed their records had your name spelled wrong the whole time.  All those notices for vet appointments they sent out and we never caught it.

The most important part; however, is that your paw print is intact and we baked it last night…even with the name “Kodiac” imprinted in the clay.  Jennifer also checked some places online where we can purchase an urn.

It’s still hard to believe you are gone.  It was so sudden.  I suppose this way is better than having to watch some prolonged illness where you suffered.  But, it sucks just the same.