Honey the Hamster

At the beginning of June, Ashtin's beloved hamster (Honey) passed on. He was an awesome little rodent, I must say. Memories of honey... Taking him to the vet ($75) when 3 mos. old to see what some bumps were on his sides. Diagnosed with possible kidney disease, suggested to have a "biopsy". Telling Ashtin that there will be no biopsy for her little critter and that he may pass on soon! Defying the "inbreeding" odds and living over a year more, very happy at that. Making mazes for him, as well as "houses" out of Lincoln Logs. Honey chewing through his wire cage enough to escape and go on an adventure. Highlight of his adventure was finding a whole pile of fishy crackers that Wyatt had "spilled" in Ashtin's room and stuffing his cheeks with them so full that once found, looked like he would explode!! But the best memory of all came after his passing when at Primary a couple of Sundays ago, once the children were asked if anyone had a "family" member pass away, Abby of course said "Honey, our hamster." (Not quite what the primary president was looking for, as she was was discussing "families are forever"). Honey joins 2 hermit crabs and 2 beta fish in our "pet cemetery".