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.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Forgiving Fate





They gave us joy and we miss them so. Words are so difficult as expressions of grief run deep and can only be translated in times of silent sorrow. In knowing them, however briefly, we were blessed:

Angels Trapper, the first Tom, and Vinny;our friend Lee Hudson and others close to our loved ones

For the rest of us, we promise to live strong--guided by friends, hope and prayer, and not least of all, love and caring.

--Tom, Mom Julie, Mitty, Tinker and Anastasia

(We don't expect comments today as so many are doing their own special remembrances which we all share. We just don't know how to turn off the comments window. ~Blessings~)

22 comments:

Cat said...

So many lost and sorely missed. We must livestrong everyday and lovestrong too!!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

We must defeat the Evil C. It doesn't fight fair but I do believe that together we can whip it.

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Lovely post and so heatfelt.. Hugs GJ xx

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

Thank you for this. I've been missing my Rainbow Kidlets and it was just nice to see.

Ivan from WMD said...

Heartfelt and so true. Thank you.

Cathy Keisha said...

Purring hard for a cure. *bows head in prayer*

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We also remember our frinds, human and furred and purr and pray for the day when cancer is no more. Livestrong!

Random Felines said...

so very true....we gain strength even through the worst times - and are better for knowing those that have gone before. purring for a day that no one has to suffer from this....

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

A beautiful heartfelt post. LiveStrong dear friends. xx

Sparkle said...

Purrs to you today - we all have lost so much because of cancer. But someday, there WILL be a cure!

Unknown said...

What a lovely post! We is purraying today for everyone whose lives have been impacted by this terrible disease.
Kisses
Nellie

Mary said...

Beautiful post. It brought tears to my eyes. So much love for my friends who have passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Love to you too, and thank you for this.. Mary

Mollie said...

A beautiful post xxooxx
Mollie and Alfie

Katie Isabella said...

I love what you have written here Tom and I love your promise. xxxoooo

Kat said...

This is a beauitful post! xoxoxo

meowmeowmans said...

Beautiful post, dear friends.

We look forward to the day when “cancer” is just a word. And we join you Living Strong.

The Island Cats said...

Lovely post. Livestrong!

Clooney said...

Dear Tom and the rest of the good-looking gang, we loved your post and we join you to LiveStrong.

xo
Cloon & Neytiri

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Can you come visit me on Nerissa's Life later? You won an award! purrs

Tamago said...

What a beautiful post. We purr and pray for those who are touched by cancer and their loved ones who fight together.

Shaggy and Scout said...

Our human dad is a 10 year cancer survivor. But we know many who can't say that.

Sweet Purrfections said...

We're purring for a future that is cancer free.