Christmas of 2003, that’s when it began. What is now seeming like only yesterday began his eternity with me. Today I laid to rest my little prince. My ride or die and a constant in my life for the last 14 years. In a way you could say he’s been the only constant. Through thick and thin he’s stood by me loyally and unconditionally asking nothing of me in return except for my love.

It was a difficult decision for me to make. In the last two years I’ve lost quite a bit and choosing to lay him to rest was hard for me. He would have kept fighting for me as he always had. My little warrior, my tiny soldier. My heart is broken but you are no longer suffering. Rest In Peace Tobiwan. I already miss you.

THE LAST BATTLE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this — the last battle — can’t be won.

You will be sad I understand,

But don’t let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don’t grieve that it must be you

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We’ve been so close — we two — these years,

Don’t let your heart hold any tears.