Shamu and Kitchi: Forever FriendsBy Jared
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Shamu and Kitchi: Forever Friends
By Jared
Created on 09 Jul, 2023
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My name is Shamu and all my life, I've had my mom all to myself. I've always enjoyed the snuggles, the giggles and all the love she spreads just for me. It makes me feel special and cherished.
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It's just been the two of us, with me being the apple of my mom's eye. We play games together, she reads to me, and we spend countless hours exploring the world and learning new things.
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One sunny day, mom gets me in our big, blue car. She says we’re on our way for a surprise. My eyes sparkle with excitement and I can't help but wonder what the surprise might be.
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We arrive at a place filled with other little beings, running around and playing. Mom gets out of the car and says she'll be back soon. I wait, full of curiosity.
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After what feels like a long time, Mom returns carrying a little bundle of fluff. It wiggles in her arms and I can hear soft whimpering sounds. It's a small, cute puppy.
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Mom introduces the puppy to me. She says her name is Kitchi. Kitchi looks at me with big, brown eyes. I feel a mix of emotions - nervous, excited and a bit unsure.
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The reason for my unsureness is quite simple. Now, I have to share my mom. I have to share the laughs, the games, and the exploration. This is something I've never done before.
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As days pass, I start noticing Kitchi more closely. She doesn't look like me at all. Her nose is rounder, her feet are tinier and her whole body is so much smaller!
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Despite the differences, Kitchi loves me. She wags her tail excitedly and jumps around me. She must think I'm interesting because she follows me all the time.
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Kitchi is very small, much smaller than I am. She always plays around, making funny noises and occasionally, she gets clumsy. But she needs us, she loves mom as much as I do.
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We start spending a lot of time together. We go to the beach - a place filled with salty air and golden sand. We play around, chase seagulls and build sandcastles together.
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We also take naps together - on the big couch, under the warm sunlight, next to mom. Kitchi always curls up next to me, making a little circle. The quietness and warmth comfort us.
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At meal times, we sit together. Mom takes care of both of us, making sure we have healthy food. Kitchi always nibbles on her food, making funny faces.
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As the days pass, Kitchi gets a little bigger. Her legs are longer, her body is fuller. But I no longer feel nervous or unsure. Everything has changed, but it's a good change.
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I now have someone to do all my favorite things with, someone who has the same mom as me. We share the same toys, the same food, the same home and the same love.
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We may not be the same in size or shape, but Kitchi is my friend, my companion, my sister. Even though we're different, we complete each other in the most wonderful way.
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She's the one who makes every day more fun, every moment more lively. She's the one who fills the house with barks of joy and the one who hides my toys and makes me search for them.
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Kitchi is the one who runs faster than me, who plays hide and seek better than me. But she's also the one who waits for me when I'm tired, who stays by my side when I'm sleepy.
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She's my companion on every adventure - be it running around in the backyard or exploring the new, hidden corners of the house. She makes even the simplest things more fun.
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Kitchi may lick mom's face more than I do, might wag her tail more than I do, but the love we share for mom is the same. It's pure, it's unending, it's strong.
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So, having Kitchi in my life isn't scary or uncomfortable anymore. It has become the best thing that's ever happened to me. She's my friend, my sister, and I wouldn't exchange her for anything.
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Even though we are different in so many ways, at the end of the day, we are family. We will always have each other. We will always have our shared memories and shared love.
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And so, this is my story. The story of Shamu and Kitchi, two different beings, sharing the same life, the same love. We will continue to grow, together, forever.
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I once thought that having to share my mom would make me lose something. But instead, I gained something precious. I gained a sister, a friend, a forever companion.
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And now, I understand that changes are not always scary. They can bring something new, something beautiful into our lives. Just like Kitchi came into my life and made it even more beautiful.
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Life is different now, but it's better. Everyday is a new adventure with Kitchi and mom. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
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So, here we are, living our lives together - me, Kitchi, and our mom. Even though we are different, we are perfect together. And will remain so, forever and always.
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