June 21, 2024
Peter's impact on my life cannot be overstated. In the three years we shared, Peter embodied joy and resilience. Despite experiencing repeated life-threatening challenges, he never lost for a moment his silly, affectionate, toy-obsessed, inquisitive, and deeply loving character. His primary concerns remained how he could repurpose objects into toys, fit his entire 70-pound body on my lap, and make every stranger a friend. He was a source of genuine joy and gratitude when neither came easily, and he was my dearest friend, family, companion, and teacher.