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.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Purrs Everlasting

Listen up, my kitty loved ones:

This post today is all about how much humans really need us.

I know we're pretty much just bundles of love anyway, good at eating, snoozing, wide-eyed innocence, and some of us are amazingly good at having things just the way we like 'em


and we have so much to teach humans about how to have fun.




We say what we want with a simple meow and most of all, we are really sensitive to sadness and tears, helping just by being there.




That's why humans love us so much. There's a joy we share underneath our whiskers and a concern we show when hearts are broken.



What's more--

There's something we have that humans don't, and they need it desperately. It works its magic and comforts the soul, something Tinker and I were talking about just the other day.

**purring**

Humans can't purr.

Nope.

They can't.

I couldn't believe the Big Puss didn't know that, the big dummy.

But, we can.

And that is the real gift we give those we love.



We share the world together
We share our souls apart
There's always caring
Always sharing
Whispers heart to heart

Purrs and love,
Tom, Mom Julie, Tinker, Mitty and Anastasia





25 comments:

The Florida Furkids said...

What a wonderful and insightful post.

We will miss Jan a lot.

The Florida Furkids

Brian's Home Blog said...

That was such a beautiful message and it made me purr.

The Island Cats said...

What wonderful message. We wish humans could purr to make themselves feel better.

We'll miss Jan very much.

Hannah and Lucy said...

A lovely post and a thoughtful words.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cat said...

A purr says so much!!!

Katnip Lounge said...

I can attest that a purring kitty has gotten me through a few rough spots.

Random Felines said...

lovely.....

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

A beautiful post. We are sad beyond belief that Jan has gone, but today we will celebrate her love of life and her beautiful smile. xxx

Jans Funny Farm said...

Lovely message and so true. We think we'll go purr for Jan now and make the dogs jealous.

We're sure Sabrina, Sam & Simon are a comfort to Jan's husband.

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

Lovely tribute. We haven't been able to comment as much but wishing you much peace, love, & purrs in this season of light.

Shaggy and Scout said...

Shaggy has the keenest sense of when I need to be comforted. He's my giant lap cat with a giant heart and purr to match! -Mom Lynne

Maggie @ Shelter Cats said...

Lovely post.
“If there were to be a universal sound depicting peace, I would surely vote for the purr.” Barbara L. Diamond

xxoo

Fuzzy Tales said...

That was such a lovely post. I'm still sick at heart at Jan's passing, even though I only followed her blog and didn't "know" her. But as someone who's been cosy friends with depression for most of her life, it just makes me ache with sadness that this illness claimed a wonderful soul.

Peace and Blessings to her husband, family and friends.

Mary said...

Beautiful post! A kitty's purr is one of the most magnificent sounds in the Universe, Tom. So very comforting and loving. And i can't imagine a world without you felines in it. We have four here who we belong to. My husband and i love them with our whole beings. And we know they love us the same! Happy Christmas Season Tom, Julie, Tinker, Mitty and Anastasia! Love you.

Tamago said...

What a beautiful post! Kitties do sense sadness and tears...and they are always by our side purring.
We wish you all love and purrs.

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Lovely post. Our Mommy always says its hard to feel bad when you're holding a kitteh. XOXO

Sparkle said...

Our purrs are our gift to those who cannot purr.

Crikey said...

We know that Sabrina, Sam and Simon are comforting their Dad during this time.

Crikey and Mom Angela

Catio Tales said...

This is a truly beautiful post. Thank you.

And our thoughts go out to all those affected by recent sadness and loss.

Cathy Keisha said...

TW tries to make the purring sound but it ain't happening. Sometimes her wheeze sounds like a purr! HAH! Wonderful post.

Unknown said...

Yous guys is the bestest! What a wonderful post!
Kisses
Nellie

Unknown said...

Very beautiful post.

Colehaus Cats said...

You're absolutely right. This is a beautiful message and we thank you! Purrs...

meowmeowmans said...

That was just ... beautiful.

Thank you so much for this wonderfully written and poignant post, dear friends.

HUGS!

Sage said...

I didn't know Jan, but was very moved by your post to her memory. Purrs ARE very comforting.