Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

LiveStrong - 2011


At the same time yellow reminds us of the devastating effects of cancer and how it has taken the lives of those who depend on us for miracles, it also reflects our hope.



For as many tomorrows as it takes, it is today we put together our trust. There will be a better day for those who look to us. It is time to work and pray. Time for hope in our sorrow and dedication to our cause.



Live strong, dear ones. As always, our inspiration comes from those who've gone before.



Hope, like the gleaming light of day
Adorns and cheers our way
And, still as darker grows the night,
Emits a brighter ray.
--Oliver Goldsmith

31 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

Beautiful post, Tom.

We're purring for All Beings affected by cancer...and sending purrs and purrayers for all to LiveStrong.

The Island Cats said...

What an inspirational post, Tom! We purr for all of those that have lost their battle with cancer, and for all those still fighting. We purr for the day when cancer is no more! LiveStrong!

Mariodacat said...

Beautiful post dear friend. We must keep fighting this deadly disease.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such a great post Tom! I really believe we can whip the evil C if we will LiveStrong together!

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Such a lovely post. I join in with the fight that we can one day all Livestrong.. Hugs GJ xx

Jacqueline said...

Lovely, inspirational words...LiveSTRONG, LoveSTRONG=purrfect...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki

Random Felines said...

That was wonderful......

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

what a wonderful, touching, and HOPEFUL post! Thank you!

wildcatwoods said...

Lovely photos and verse. Sending lots of purrs into the universe for a cancer free world.

Cats of wildcat woods

Whisppy said...

Thank you for such an inspirational post, Tom. May we one day find a cure for cancer.

meowmeowmans said...

Lovely post, Tom. We, too, have been touched by cancer, and we join you in imagining a world without it. What a wonderful world that WILL be.

Purrs and hugs to you and Julie. LiveStrong!

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I am purring for a cure today, Tom!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Beautiful post!Truly inspirational. Thank you!!
Love Strong!
LiveStrong!
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Fr. Tom Fish said...

In going around to as many posts as I can on this special day, I couldn't help but notice how LoveStrong is out there as much as LiveStrong. Boy, if we Live as strong as we Love, cancer doesn't stand a chance. But, there has to be strong love on the part of those who can make things happen, who can find a cure not only for humans, but for our beloved animals as well.

Mr Puddy said...

Purrfect Post for LIVESTRONG Tom,
Yep, I do purrs for All too
Evil Cancer Must Disappear !!!!
Purrs
xoxo

Rosemary B❤️ said...

beeeeyootiful.

We hate cancer. We need to find a cure!

big bonks

oooh had to tell you,
my word verification is DucKs

YUMMMMM!!

Jans Funny Farm said...

An inspiring post, Father Tom.

The Florida Furkids said...

Beautiful Post.

We purr and pray for a world without cancer. Too many of our friends have left us because of this horrible disease. LiveStrong Every Day!!!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Awww Tom what a Beautiful post, and Beautiful wordz. We, as efuryone else purray fur the day that owr world will be free of dis hideous monster.To all who we have loved and lost and those who fight on....
LiveStrong ~
Purrz~ All of Us

Cathy Keisha said...

Beautiful post! We purrayer for those survivors. Cancer blows.

BeadedTail said...

What a beautiful post Tom! We're purring for all those affected by cancer too! We hope one day there is no more cancer.

The Daily Pip said...

This is a lovely post! I am dreaming of a day without cancer ...

Your pal, Pip

amanda said...

beautiful words. Happy LiveStrong Day! purrs, Rio from Barcelona

Fluffy and Heather said...

A beautiful choice of poem for an equally beautiful post. Hugs and purrs!

Angel Gracie=^o.o^= said...

Yeah! You did it!! I am so proud of you and happy now that I can visit and leave comments. It will be fun getting to know each other better.
Thanks for the kind words you left me on Livestrong Day.

Clooney said...

I came over to see if I can comment and I can! Yay Tom! Beautiful post. Hope you have a great week.

Life with Lily said...

Hello Tom,

A lovely post and makes us remember we must keep working to find a cure to end this dreadful disease.

The Misadventures Of Me said...

We love yer post!! One day there will be a world without disease, we just know it!

Molly
Shadow
Trooder
Mooch

Team Tabby said...

Great post! We took some time out to do some remembering of our own. Collectively, we LiveStrong and keep the awareness of our need to find a cure for cancer.

Smudge said...

You are such an inspiration.

Tamago said...

What a beautiful post, Father Tom. I love all the photos, too, especially the last one. Livestrong.