Felix, the cat

My cousin Felix I passed away this week. A gentle soul. Always with a smile. Always with a glint in his eye.

When my youngest sister was only a toddler, he entertained her and made her laugh by taking on the persona of his namesake, the cartoon character "Felix, the cat".

I last saw him in 2008 when I went home to the Philippines for my grandmother's funeral. I never imagined it would be the last time I see him. It was only 6 years ago.

I understand that grief is a selfish emotion. Those who pass are at peace, at rest. We grief for ourselves, for losing the chance to experience their presence again.

He will be missed. A lot.