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, December 23, 2019

Christmas Wishes

The very merriest of holidays to all of my friends..



Ok, so some of us aren't going to be all that merry. I've been through all sorts of Christmases, I have to admit. There've been glorious ones where everything fell into place, decorations and lights just highlighting the good spirits flowing everywhere. Then, there are other Christmases that come along no matter how you feel and it's more ho-hum. We have no way of putting off the holidays until we're ready to embrace them or we're in the mood.

This year, I'm feeling some of it, but not like other years. If you're in the same boat, come join me! It's just the way it is.

Just because we're not ready to give the holidays our full attention and celebratory spirit, doesn't mean we don't want that for our friends. You deserve love, prayers and all good things.

Especially in the New Year. 2020..wow..those numbers even look cool and it hasn't even started yet.

Enough of my ramblings.

Sending love and kisses and best wishes for whatever Christmas you're feeling. We'll talk about the New Year later.

My lonely string of lights just shorted out the whole place, lol!
Tom




16 comments:

The Island Cats said...

Happy Holidays, Tom!

Furries said...

We're a bit ho-hum here this year too. But we wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope 2020 will be a fantastic year.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Merry Christmas to you from all of us!

Ivan from WMD said...

Merry Catmas to you and Bridget and the housekeeper! We hope you have a wonderful day.

Summer said...

Happy holidays! <3

Smudge said...

Love and kisses and best wishes right back at you from me and dad!

Eastside Cats said...

Tom, we really don't celebrate much for holidays; every day is a beautiful gift, and we try to appreciate every one.
Love to you and yours, Merry Christmas!

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😺😺😺

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

We certainly noze how U feel, mayB We teleport up 4 a vizit! We r sure ur housekeeper an de mom wood jus luv it, an us kittehz could have Wonderful sunpuddle napz! ^.,^ x4 an eat an eat till we puke! mol.....

John Bellen said...

Yes, not every Christmas can be the best (only one can be, in fact...) But we enjoy what we can, and wish every blessing for our friends, and even for those who are not our friends. If this Yuletide can't be among the great ones, then let it find you and yours content and safe. Merry Christmas, everyone.

meowmeowmans said...

Merry Christmas, and happy new year to you and the housekeeper, Tom. XO

Timmy Tomcat said...

Merry Christmas and a Meowy Catmus

Mr Puddy said...

Merry Christmas πŸŽ„ & Happy New Year 2020 ❤️
xox

Puddy boy & Fameowly

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Merry Christmas from all of us!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I hope this Christmas turned out better than you expected, and that 2020 will be a great year for you.

Maggie from Stillness at Cherith said...

We wish you a Merry Christmas, Tom!