Mika<\/a>, today would have been your 9th birthday.<\/p>\nWe were a power couple. Me, the shy one, struggling to make conversation with anyone new, and you, always being there to break the ice and melt everyone\u2019s heart with just one look. You were never Assaf\u2019s dog \u2013 I was Mika\u2019s dad, and I could not be prouder of that title, because there is no accomplishment in the world that even comes close.<\/p>\n
The doctors say your heart failed, little one. It filled with fluids, but the truth is, your heart was always full \u2013 with the love you had for the people you cared about so much, each one a unique bond that you created. You had the biggest heart, little one, maybe it was too much to bear.<\/p>\n
You are the love of my life, I miss you.<\/p>\n
Every time I had a rough day, when I was stressed or just feeling down, you would pass by nonchalantly, tapping on the glass door with that look waiting for me to open it for you. You sensed everything I felt. You\u2019d put your head on my lap, and when things were really rough, you\u2019d let me give you a long kiss. I\u2019d take a sniff, and you\u2019d return the love with a gentle lick. Then you\u2019d go, tapping on the door again for me to let you out\u2014because, of course, you had a busy schedule ahead. And with all due respect to your dad feeling a bit down, you had more visits to attend, and you were already running late. <\/p>\n
You were an independent soul, moving between floors in the office, working your magic on everyone so they\u2019d give you a snack or play with you. I\u2019d feel a little jealous, wishing I had your grace, assertiveness, and courage.<\/p>\n
But every now and then, in the middle of your daily adventures, you\u2019d think of me, maybe even miss me a bit. You\u2019d start to run in circles, searching, crying for anyone who might help you find me. Then, I\u2019d hear someone in the hallway shout, \u201cAssaf\u2019s here, Mika, you don\u2019t need to worry.\u201d You\u2019d come closer, make sure it was true, give me a sniff, and continue on your way.<\/p>\n
When we said goodbye, I tried to do that, too. I took one last, long sniff of you, but it didn\u2019t work, Mika. I can\u2019t just go about my day. I need you by my side; I don\u2019t feel complete without you.<\/p>\n
When you were a puppy, we worked on positive thinking. I used to tell you that you were Beyonc\u00e9, and like her, there was nothing you couldn\u2019t do. And you always did. You were hard to get; people always wanted you just a bit more than you wanted them. We\u2019d turn the A\/C up so it\u2019d be cold enough in the bedroom, and you\u2019d have to sleep on the bed with us. Then I\u2019d brag about how you agreed to sleep next to me that night. <\/p>\n
When you were in bed, I\u2019d let you pick your spot first (you always picked the middle), and I\u2019d hold my breath, restraining myself from petting you even a little, out of fear you\u2019d get up and leave. I somehow knew, even though I got all the love you had to give, how fragile it was\u2014and how it could all end in a heartbeat. One wrong move, and you\u2019d be right back on the couch, lying on your back, your head turned one way, your legs spread out like a bunny.<\/p>\n
Because Mika, you are Beyonc\u00e9\u2014you did whatever you wanted. Respect. Yesterday, you did it your way, too.<\/p>\n
Maybe, for just a moment, I took the wrong breath, and, as expected, you got up and left. Only this time, you didn\u2019t go to the living room couch. This time, you didn\u2019t lay like a bunny.<\/p>\n
This time, you left. And you are not coming back.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Assaf Rappaport<\/cite><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mika, today would have been your 9th birthday. We were a power couple. Me, the shy one, struggling to make conversation with anyone new, and you, always being there to break the ice and melt everyone\u2019s heart with just one look. You were never Assaf\u2019s dog \u2013 I was Mika\u2019s dad, and I could not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":300177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103598],"tags":[11043,11527,10465,2634,1531,4015,132169,61382],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-300176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hail-the-hound","tag-billion","tag-ceo","tag-deal","tag-dog","tag-google","tag-inspired","tag-mika","tag-wiz"],"yoast_head":"\n
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