Betta Fish: Good bye, my precious boy.

To my little Kremer… my fighter, my sweet, sweet boy.

My heart is completely broken writing this. Having you in my life was such a privilege, from the day you arrived until your very last breath. You filled a space in my heart that I never knew a tiny fish could fill, and now that you’re gone… that space feels so painfully empty.

Your little waves at the glass will forever be one of my most precious memories. Those tiny moments meant everything to me. You had so much personality and life in such a small body.

You didn’t deserve to go like this… not so early, and not so slowly. I tried so hard to save you, my boy. We’ve been fighting this battle together since December, and I truly believed you were getting better. You were doing so well. I never imagined dropsy would suddenly take hold of you like it did.

Watching you decline has been one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever experienced. I wish so badly that I could have taken the pain away from you. I wish I could have done more.

You will never be forgotten, Kremer. In my heart you will always be that beautiful, curious, perky little boy who fought so hard and so bravely.

Thank you for the love and joy you brought into my life. You meant so much more to me than anyone could ever understand.

Swim peacefully now, my brave little fighter. I love you so much.