A Kahu   4 comments

This is an image of Kiko from November 2007, a year before his death in December 2008. He was a sickly cat in his last year after being with us for 16+ years.

During Kiko’s time with us, I never felt like I owned him. Rather, I felt privileged that he allowed us to share his space.
Recently, on Instagram, I learned of the word Kahu, or a Kahu. The word can be traced to Hawaiian origins,
meaning “honored guardian.” I’m currently not a Kahu. No animals live with us, but maybe that will change.

— kenne

4 responses to “A Kahu

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  1. Thank you, Kenne, for your beautiful words dedicated to your friend, not a pet, Kiko.
    In wholly agree with your sentiments!

    Joanna

  2. a wonderful tribute to Kiko

  3. You can always hope . . .

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