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 * Jaxon-maxon (pudding and paxon)
 * Stinker-dinker (this nickname was also given to my son)
 # Jaxon - A Grief Journal
-This is my git/markdown grief journal for my cat, my very best friend, Jaxon. It will probably be a lot of rambling, and
-# Jaxon - A Grief Journal
 I have a feeling many English majors would be deeply offended.
 * Jackle-mackle(-more)
 * Jackly-mackly-moe
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 He would always be *very* upset when I emerged from the shower with my scent gone.
 Sometimes he would nap while waiting.
 
-# Day 1 - Night
 
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-It's my first day working from home without him, and it's a little tough without my usual project manager. 
-# Day 1 - Night
 Brad slept by my feet again, so that was some comfort, and my wife has been incredibly supportive.
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-![helper](../images/helper.jpg)
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-Unfortunately we weren't able to go for a walk before Bennet's nap, but I think we will be able to go this afternoon.
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-I still get weepy from time to time when I encounter a new "first" without him.
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-When preparing lunch (leftover brats) it occurred to me that when I originally grilled them, Jaxon was still with us.
-I don't know why, but the thought hurt a lot. To think again of the happy memories we had just days before he passed.
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-I know it will get easier, but part of me wants to stay sad forever. That to do otherwise would mean I loved him less.  
-But I know that's not true, that it will heal, and that he would want me to be happy again.
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-![hope](../images/hope.jpg)
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-[Day 3](2020-04-09.md)
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