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.

Monday, September 2, 2013

More Sadness

Ages ago it seems like now, we had a new friend who encouraged us to join a wonderful cat loving group, and we did. Whicky Wuudler was his name and he introduced us to his Everycat family, too.

When we lost Whicky to the Bridge, we were devastated. Now his brother, Gerry, has gone on to be with Whicky and our hearts are breaking over this.

Just recently, we found this beautiful picture and are thinking how much like Gerry this kitty looks.

If the Bridge has perches bathed in moonlight, then Gerry is there.




We send our love and deepest condolences to a family that has shown over and over how much their cats are loved. Unfortunately, the greater the love, the deeper the loss, as we all know only too well.

http://www.everycat.blogspot.com

At their blog, there is a wonderful tribute to a kitty whose time on this earth, like Tom's, was too painfully short. But, in that brief time, they give us a precious gift that we will carry in our hearts until we meet again.

This is my favorite of all the photos taken of Gerry, if we may. We wanted to include it in our own tribute today to a special cat and a special family.




All our love,

Mom Julie, Tinker, Anastasia and Angel Tom xx


25 comments:

Brian's Home Blog said...

We were very sad to see the news about dear Gerry. Such a handsome one with a all the love in the world wrapped up in his heart. Run free dear Gerry.

Deb said...

It is so hard to lose these precious little beings. What an adorable photo of Gerry. May he rest in peace. Deb

Mariodacat said...

What a great tribute to your pal. We're so sorry to hear the news and have gone over to their blog to leave condolences. Run free Gerry.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We read with great sadness about the passage of Gerry. It is oh so hard to let them go, but the apes over at Everycat did so with the greatest love and compassion. We are sending lots of powerful thoughts of healing to them as we can easily understand their breaking and aching hearts. August was a very sad month for so many in the blogging community. We hope that September treats us all far kinder.

xoxoxoxo

Sparkle said...

I didn't really know this family of kitty bloggers, but I read the sad story about Gerry and was so moved by the love he was given his whole life and the care he had in his last days.

Jans Funny Farm said...

We went by Everycat's blog earlier today after learning of Gerry's passing. We are so sad for his family. Too many of our friends have been leaving and too many tears are being shed. But one blogger's loss is shared by all. :(

Safe Haven Hotel said...

My deepest condolences. Saying goodbye is never easy but may there be peace in knowing it is only for a short time.

Tamago said...

We are so sorry to hear about your friend Gerry. Our thoughts are with his family...

Clooney said...

What a sweet tribute and post to the very special Gerry. We love both photographs you have posted here. We are extremely sad about Gerry's passing and send his wonderful, loving family our gentlest purrs.

Be Well Sweet Gerry

Mr Puddy said...

Never easy to say goodbye !
And many times, I am speakless and the tear just come down.
So sorry for your loss
Warm cuddle to you
xox

The Island Cats said...

We are sad to hear the news about Gerry too. We send comforting purrs and headbutts to his apes...we know how much they are missing him.

Mary said...

What a wonderful photo, and what a beautiful tribute to your friend Gerry. So much love they give us when they're here, and we love them with our whole hearts. I wish often that we could keep our feline wonders with us longer just by loving them, holding them close.. that we could make them all better. But that's not real, i know. Sweet, loving creatures who make our lives more loving and full of sweetness!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

we didn't know them but we send you our most heartfelt sympathy and comforting purrs.

CATachresis said...

Oh how sad! We didn't know them either, but really send lots of gentle hugs and purrs xx

Team Tabby said...

We have already been over to leave our condolences for Gerry's family. We also send you our purrs at the loss of your good friend.

John Bellen said...

Sometimes it seems as though all the news we get in the Cat Blogosphere is of loss and sorrow. That's the news that touches us the most deeply. Yet there are cats finding new homes every day; the Blogosphere has many rescue-group bloggers, and they find homes for many wonderful animals. Individual bloggers adopt new cats. In sorrow too deep to fathom, it's difficult to remember the good in the world, but every cat who passes away leaves a legacy of love that will be shared with others, human and feline.

meowmeowmans said...

We are so sad about our friend Gerry having to go to the Bridge. We have known his family since we began blogging. Fly free, sweet Gerry.

Ellen Whyte said...

Gosh how sad! We're purring for them all.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We were so sad about Gerry going to the Bridge too but we're sure that he had many friends (including Whicky Wuudler) there who were waiting to greet him at the gate.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Hannah and Lucy said...

Thank you for your kind message to me and I'm pleased to say I am feeling much better than I was this morning. I have been stabbed again by the vet who means well but ouch!! I have started to eat small amounts again which Mum says is good as she didn't want me to over eat.
Luv Hannah and Lucy

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

I am again so sorry that another dear friend has run off to the bridge. My heart is heavy.

OKcats said...

We wanted to say thanks for thinking of us! We actually have more Gotcha days coming up than we have shared because our person is L-A-Z-Y!! We hope things are fantastic with you - thank you again for stopping by!!

Love, the OK Cats (Zoe, Lazarus, and Tessa)

Team Dash Kitten said...

What a beauty. OK better go comment!

Miranda, Harvey, and Silver

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

I've been unable to comment regularly and shocked to hear the news about Tom and now Gerry. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. They leave a huge legacy and were much loved. And I'm glad you're blogging again. It's a healing balm on the grieving journey.

Anonymous said...

I've been away from blogging for awhile now. So I'm just now seeing this about Gerry.
I'm so sorry about your loss of Gerry!
I know how much you loved Gerry! Run free..Gerry..Run free......