SomChun

The Day We Met 🤍

In 2025, Somchun somehow found his way into my home. He had wandered inside and sat quietly watching my mother cook. Since she wasn't wearing her glasses, she mistook him for one of our cats and carried him into my room.

I took him in, completely confused, wondering why our cat had suddenly become so dirty and scruffy. But then I realized something wasn't right. Our orange cat didn't have any white fur!

I tried my best to find his owner, but no one came forward. So I decided to take care of him temporarily.

I knew absolutely nothing about him. I didn't know where he came from, how old he was, or even what his name was. The only thing he had with him was a blue collar around his neck.

I couldn't name him "Som" because we already had a cat with that name. So I named him Somchun, inspired by his orange fur and his rather pungent smell.

Little did I know that this unexpected visitor would become such a special part of my life.

Almost Two Years of Happiness 🤍

And just like that, we spent almost two years together.

Somchun was a big, friendly, gentle, well-mannered, kind-hearted, and cheerful cat. He was the kind of cat whose belly I could happily poke and rub without ever having to worry about getting bitten.

Every day with him was filled with happiness. He brought so much warmth and joy into our home in his own special way.

Then one day, I began noticing that he seemed unusually tired and weak. I took him to the veterinarian, where I learned that he was suffering from an autoimmune disease.

The doctors did everything they possibly could to save him.

I never imagined that our happy days together would come to an end so soon.

Our Final Goodbye 🤍

On his final day, I went to visit Somchun.

He was extremely weak and exhausted. His eyes seemed distant and unfocused. He wasn't eating or drinking, and an IV line was attached to his little body.

I kept calling his name, desperately hoping he would recognize my voice.

Thank God, he knew I was there.

He answered with a faint little meow. His eyes slowly began to focus on me. Then, gathering every last bit of strength he had left, he tried to stand up and walk towards me, before collapsing gently against my chest.

All I could do was hold him close, stroke his head, and talk to him.

I had no idea that this would be our final goodbye.

Thank you, Somchun, for finding your way into our home and becoming a part of our family.

We may never know where you came from, but I am so grateful that our paths crossed.

You came into our lives unexpectedly, but you left behind a love that will stay with us forever.

I hope you are no longer in pain. May you find peace, wherever you are.

I love you, Somchun. You will always be remembered. 🤍