I have many life lessons....

To be frank with you, I have had cats in my life, my ENTIRE life!!  And, frankly, I don't know how I would be able to "live" without having them around me, under my feet or helping me with my daily routine and/or chores!!  They have become such a "second nature" to me.  I expect them to be there everday.  When I lose one, or have to make "that decision"; it is the most difficult time in my life.  I always struggle with weighing my options.  But, ultimately, I try to do what is in their best interest.  If that means that I must choose to send them to the Rainbow Bridge, then that is what I do!  I choose to have them go to a better place and not suffer, rather than prolonging the inevitable!!  I always pray that they will understand and forgive me.  I pray that they will know that this decision was not made lightly and that I always put their best interests first!!!

Whatever the case, I have had to make that decision more times than I care to count.  But, with that comes all the sadness and the empty feelings.  But, then later, down the road, I begin to yearn for another one.  Not to ever take the place of the one that I lost; but, rather to help me cope with the grief and sadness and depression of losing that precious loved one!!!  Below is a picture of my Punkin girl.  She will remain forever in my heart.  She truly was my "Angel Girl"!!  She had this way about her that I just can't put into words.  But, I think what I will miss the most about Punkin is "our routine"!!  She always slept in bed beside me at night.  And, during the day, she would ride around the house on my shoulder.  She completely trusted me and knew that I would never harm her in any way!!!

Punkin!!!  Beginning Blessings:  1993 - Peaceful Blessings:  2008!!!  May she rest in peace for always!!!  A true Angel

When you dream, dream BIG!!!

There are many things that I could say about my "kids" but, to sum it all up for you; what I would say is that I am truly blessed beyond all measure.  They are just such a special part of my world!!

Delylia loves her daddy!!! 

Scooter had a really, really rough day!!  He fell asleep in this basket!!!  He manages to curl himself up very tightly!!! 

Ms. Foxy!!!  She is very funny!!  And, quite talkative.  And, man, can she carry a "note"!!! 

Tawny

Tawny really enjoys helping me work on the computer.  But, I just can't bring myself to put her down.  She is too precious....

Tawny likes to help "mommy" work!!!  She is the very best assistant anyone could want or have.

here are the newest pics

Can you tell that I love taking pics of my "kids"!!  What a joyful life I have!!!!

Delylia is "stocking" her prey!!!  She is really just looking for her toy...attack mode...

Have new pics for everyone...

I was just too excited!! I wanted to share the latest pics that I took with everyone.  I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did!!!  What a treat!!

We have so many blessings...

We have been blessed in so many ways with our newest "additions"!!  They continue to bring us lots of laughter, joy and most of all, love!!!  We treasure each new day with them.  We enjoy watching as they explore their new/forever home and surroundings.  What a treat it is to be blessed with them in our lives.  How boring would it be without them??!!!

This is Goldy.  Can you believe that she was "surrendered" by her owners.  We were so blessed to have found her!!!

We welcome Ms. Tawny

We adopted Tawny on March 3, 2010!!  She is a very, very wonderful cat.  She is truly a "lover"!!  She enjoys her attention and getting lots and lots of love!!  Why wouldn't she?!!

Ms. Tawny!!  Our "little Angel"!!

This is Delylia

Delylia is in her retirement/forever home.  She is doing well and is very happy. 

Welcome to Delylia

This is Delylia.  She is in her retirement home.  She is doing much better settling in.

Welcome to my blog

I know that you will read this and think that I am nuts!!  But, that is o.k. by me.  You are probably missing out on all the fun and joy that I am having doing this everday!!

it's always a good day....

It is always a good day every day!!  We have been super blessed with our four-legged kids.  Each day brings with it the promise of joy and lots of laughter. 

I have noticed since my husband and I have been married, that he has become quite attached to our kids.  He enjoys having "play time" with them each and every morning.  They have made it very clear to him that, once he has gotten his coffee and sits down, then they are to have their play time with him!!  They make sure of this each morning by sitting down beside his legs while he drinks coffee and "talking" to him.  They just want him to be aware that they are patiently waiting for him to start dangling their toys in front of them.  They enjoy their morning "play time" with their "daddy" each day.

Foxy is truly the one that has a major crush on my husband.  She has deemed this time as "her time" with her daddy.  She insists that he gives her a rub-down every morning between drinks of coffee.  Once she has had her rub down and some play time; then, she is done with him for the day.  Then, he is off to do whatever he wants.  And, usually, she is off to her nap-time.  It is always a good day!!!!

This is Goldy....she is quite a treat!!

This is Foxy.....Norwegian Forest Cat!!  Our "little treasure"!!

the way we love them

The way that we love and live with our animals/kids is something that we should all consider.  Consider this, if you treated people the way that you treat your animals, the world would be a much nicer place to be in!  Though there are those with the idea that an animal is nothing more than that...an animal.  I consider this to be extremely rude!!!  You must always love your animals the way that you, yourself would like to be loved or treated.  We are the only voice that they have.  They depend on us 110% to protect them, nuture them and above all else, to love them UNCONDITIONALLY!!!  This is how we should be or strive to be in our everyday lives.