Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie
- Fr. Tom Fish
- 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.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Remember Me?
You know, furriends, this has been one of those stretches in time that leaves us feeling empty and not a little heartsick. So many close to us have gone off to the Bridge.
Being Memorial Day weekend and all, we want to remember everyone who has been a part of our lives and accepted their mission on Earth with love, affection and courage.
Have a safe and very special holiday weekend.
Love,
Tom, Mom Julie, Mitty, Anastasia, Tinker and our own special angels xx
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We hope you all have a safe weekend, one that has at least a few small "happys" in it.
That cartoon makes me cry, Julie.
Peace.
Thanks for this message...
...tomorrow is 15 years since I lost my mom to cancer.... but on the bright side, my oldest cat is 15 this year and was just a tiny kitten who joined my family on that same year.
He's my fuzzy silver lining :)
It's funny but Mum had to smile at your post - she has been thinking of one of her "before us" cats lots this week!" She says you are a mind reader Tom.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
good things to remember - that is the greeting I want someday! :)
Love the cartoon. It's very funny - but it gives us all something to look forward to.
The cartoon is sad but very sweet. I wish you a safe and special weekend, too.
We have missed you! Enjoy the holiday weekend.
Your pal, Pip
Have a great weekend too!
No one could have brought it all home better than you, Father Tom. Thank you.
I hope you have a nice Memorial Weekend and that there are some bright spots. =^..^=
The cartoon made me smile and I can't wait to have my babies meet me one day by and by.
Love and huggles to all of you.
Of course we could never forget you. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!
This is definitely a weekend of remembrance. Although I wish right now that there weren't so many kitties to remember...
Very beautifully said. Way too many lately.
Thanks for that, Father Tom. Memorial Day is for remembering those that we love who are no longer with us.
We've seen that cartoon before and it brought both a smile and a tear to our mom's eyes.
Truffle and Brulee
What a beautiful post....that cartoon made Glogirly smile REALLY big.
(((purrs))) to all that have love and lost...
~ Katie & Glogirly
I can't help it but the cartoon made me smile because one day, I will be reunited with all my loved ones. And that would be for eternity. :)
I look forward to heaven, because I know there's going to be a wonderful welcome for me from all the creatures I've loved before.
This brought both tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.
It has been such a sad time. We are remembering all those that have gone to the bridge. Happy Memorial day to all of you too. Take care.
Oh what a great cartoon. I hope the Bridge/Human Heaven (which I think are the same place) will be EXACTLY like this! Thank you for posting it. Purrs.
Me and Charlie wish you all a peaceful and calm and reflective memorial weekend! Take care
x
How can it be that we never visited you before?? Well, here we are, just hopped over from the Blog Hop...We laffed n laffed at your water bowl story!
Love the cartoon. There will be many a cat waiting for my peeps. Happy Memorial Day.
Good advise. I try to always keep those that have left near me in my thoughts and close to my heart. The cartoon was really cute and made my mom smile. Hope you are having a peaceful weekend!
Hello - I am here via the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop, which looks really great. I have two cats - both tabbies, a boy called Jazz and a girl called Daisy.
That is very sad.
We hope you had a very good memorial Day!
What a sweet cartoon. Surely that's how it will be when we all get to the Bridge. :)
We hope you had a terrific Memorial Day, sweet friends.
Hugs!
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xoxo
Ms. Stella O'Houligan
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