Today we bid a sad farewell to Robert, Nathan's betta fish and first proprietary pet. Although Robert was a member of our family for only six short weeks, we had become accustomed to his cheerful presence, and he will be sorely missed.
Named in honour of Nathan's baseball coach, Robert was light-blue and full of fishy vigor. During his short life, he enjoyed swimming, hiding in his fake-plant forest, and building bubble nests.
Goodbyes were said at a simple service in our backyard where we buried him (with some food and a hollow bone in which he might hide in his piscine afterlife) under the dogwood tree; his final resting place is marked by a lovely stone that Nathan picked out.
While many bitter tears were shed, we all agreed that we were happy that Robert spent his final days being cared for and loved by Nathan... for what better fate could any fish wish?
In addition to his human family, Robert is survived by his roommate (though not his tankmate!) Lucille, Sophie's bright-blue transsexual betta. She asks that in lieu of cards or flowers, donations be made in Robert's name to "Nathan and Sophie's Disneyland Fund."
Requiescat in pace, petit piscis.
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Ah, the memories of batas past. I recall loosing my first fish. It was a very tuching euligy. It reaches out to all who has a loved one in the past (Im choking up here, the memories, THE MEMORIES!!) Thank you for this late night reminder, that we all need to remember all of our six week old fish with same vigor.
That's a very touching tribute. I'm sure that Robert would feel honored by it. My your presence be a great comfort to Sophie during her time of need.
What a tribute! My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.
I never met Robert, but I feel as if I knew him. May happy memories of him sustain you and your family during this painful time.
Thank you all for your kind words of condolence. Nathan took a big step forward in the healing process yesterday and adopted a new fish... Aaron Sele Spencer (so named after the Mariners pitcher we watched throw a complete game 4-hit shutout on Sunday).
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