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| lost cheeky chicken?
A while back I talked about mysteries in our house where I couldn't find one of my cheeky chickens that was capable of sitting on something... but that I knew it would turn up eventually. Well, it did! Apparently it was hiding among the Aga chickens... don't know how it got there... THAT will remain a mystery. But as I was cleaning up the other day and wiping down the Aga, I noticed it. Now it sits upon the cast iron frying pan where I can see it.
One mystery solved!
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And I 'm still not ready to do Julie's memory post yet...
but I did come across some old pics of when our house was full...
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| Top pic shows when we had seven... and this pic showed how they liked to line up together... now all gone but Ghost (gray) |
I hear all the time from people who tell me their cats don't get along. We've never had that problem. I guess we were lucky.
As always thanks for visiting... and for all your lovely comments on Julie's passing. We are coming to terms with it. And Ghost who has never been an only cat is still a bit confused.
Hugs,
Rian
Ghost is a beauty and yes, looks confused. Maybe lonely. I love grey kitties, my cat Fluffy is grey. How nice your tiny chicken came back to you and has rejoined the flock.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terra.
DeleteWill there be a companion cat in your future?
ReplyDeleteDon’t think so... but really too soon to even think about.
DeleteI really feel for your loss(es), so close together. And the hole in one's heart that takes time to fill up with love for other creatures. My heart goes out to you, and Ghost.
ReplyDeleteThanks, DJan. It does take time... to get used to the changes. Don't have to keep a quilt on the counter anymore - as that was Julie's spot. Took down the gate on the stairs - as Ghost won't go up there... and a million other little things.
DeletePoor Ghost, he's probably wondering...Hey where did everyone go? But he's got lots of stuffed animal friends. So lovely to see all your beloved cat friends. Time marches on.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary. Ghost will adjust.
DeletePoor lonely Ghost. All my cats got along, eventually. Mostly sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteMy cousin's cats could never get along. She would have to separate them when she left the house to avoid cat fights. We've never had this. Some of ours would chase each other around - but it was play, not fighting.
DeleteGhost is lovely, and I'm sure he'll soon figure out he gets all of the attention.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how things disappear and then show up. My hairbrush (of all things) seems to be doing that recently. :)
Ghost is enjoying all the attention now... that's for sure. She has a very thick undercoat of hair... and loves to be brushed.
DeleteGlad the little cheeky chicken turned up. It's so cute on the frying pan. I've sure thought about you lately. It is such a sad feeling to miss a pet that was always around and so close, and you lost two. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAll our losses over the years hit us hard, but losing these 2 so close together after 16 years and leaving us with only one cat seems to have changed the whole dynamics of our house-hold. We (and Ghost) will adjust of course, but it may take a while.
DeleteIt will take time for you all to adjust, especially Ghost, I think. Derry is still adjusting, and it will be 12 weeks on Saturday since Nicki's passing. Lots of Light and hugs to you all. Purrs from Derry.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. I know you and Derry are still adjusting to the loss of Nicki. People keep asking if we plan to get another cat or bring another into the house, but it's too soon to even think about. I doubt it, but right now we're just coping.
DeleteCats do form animal attachments and I imagine ghost is feeling the loss also. You two can console each other as I guess he is a lot more needy now. Minnie missed Mighty Dog so much I had to get her another dog.
ReplyDeletePeople keep asking about us getting another cat... but I don't think so. A kitten would live longer than us and an older cat could have problems which we're not emotionally ready to go through with again so soon. Ghost I think will benefit from all the extra attention...
DeleteDear Rian, so sorry I missed your posting about Julie's dying. I know how you must be grieving, just as Ghost is. The only words I have are Dulcy's. She gave me these words after she died and began to give me the book that describes our life together for over 17 years. She said to me, "At the end, all that matters is love. My love for my human and hers for me. I have planted the memories of our life together in her heart. She will find them there, and they will comfort her." I trust that your memories of Julie are comforting you. Peace and be gracious to yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dee... and you (and Dulcy) are right. The love we shared will remain in our hearts forever.
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