Junebug's Life in Photos: A Collection of Priceless Memories

A picture is worth a thousand words, but a memory is priceless.

Today marks the one-month anniversary of her passing. Each day gets a little better, though I still cry every day when everything is quiet and I'm not busy with life's demands. Still, I can say I'm on my way to recovering from grief, and I'll do it at my own pace, not by the expectations of others.

I miss her incredibly. The pain still hurts, though it no longer cuts as deeply as it did in the very first days. I pray for those who are in that raw, early stage of loss right now; I wouldn't wish such pain on anyone. Still, none of us are exempt from this experience. We will all face death, both our own and that of those we cherish. While I understand it's the cycle of life, that knowledge doesn't lessen the difficulty of walking through it.

These photos capture random, cherished moments in time with our late Junebug (our sweet Juney, June, and Princess). Each one was taken by a family member between 2015 and 2021. Thank you for taking the time to view, like, comment, and share these priceless memories.

May her life be honored, always remembered, never forgotten.

Junebug, majestically perched atop her cat tree.

June in her cozy cat bed. A 2020 holiday gift from Josh.

June, showing signs of improvement as she recovered from illness. Winter 2021.

This blanket was her favorite (and technically mine!). Every wash meant she'd immediately reclaim her cozy spot.

A familiar sight: curled up and cozy on my bed.

She loved napping on Vince's clothes while he was at work.

Always a curious cat, she loved getting into grocery bags!

"June, our princess, partially obscured behind the sheer curtain.

A deep thinker, lost in the fascinating world beyond the glass.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Author's Note: Four-Year Reflection

Update: July 29th, 2025

Four years have passed since my Junebug left us, today. When I first wrote this post, my heart ached with the fresh pain of her absence, and I envisioned returning often to update it with more photos and stories as I found them. However, as many of you know, just six short months later, my world was irrevocably shattered by the unimaginable loss of my son, Joshua. That profound, unexpected grief consumed me, and the original plan to continually update Junebug's photo tribute became an impossible task amidst the overwhelming sorrow.

Today, looking back, I understand why some promises to ourselves can't be kept when life delivers such devastating blows. Yet, even through the intertwined paths of these two immense losses, the love for my Junebug remains as true as these timeless photos. This collection, though not expanded as initially hoped, stands as a testament to her beautiful life and the enduring love she brought into our family. Her memory, like Joshua's, is truly priceless and will be honored always.