December 2016 will not go down as a banner month for our family.
On the 25th, we had to euthanize our cat.
Now, this was not unexpected.
She was 18 years old.
Of course, it did not make it easier.
On the 26th, my father died.
Again, not a surprise.
Sad, none the less.
He was tired.
He was ready.
He is in a better place.
I will always miss him.
He listened.
Even, when he didn't agree.
He listened.
He loved me.
He loved my children.
He also thought my husband was a pretty good guy.
He was smart!
He was the best!
So, I am determined January 2017 will begin a happier time in our lives.
First, we have a new kitty.
We adopted her from a local rescue.
She was a bit sick at first, as many rescues can be.
She also had to have her tail amputated prior to us getting her.
She is about 6 months old.
She is getting her 'sea legs' under her.
I have no doubt she will have this house whipped into shape soon enough.
Her main opposition will be the 2 year old dog,
whom I am positive will come around eventually.
What? you say.
Why she looks suspiciously like your previous cat!
Coincidence?
She chose us.
Maybe she knew.
Maybe there are a LOT of tabbies in this world.
We are trying on names.
Adele is her current name.
But if you know cats, you know she does not come based on the name we give her.
She comes at a time of her choosing.
It's been this way since the beginning.
Who are we to try to change it?
What's next?
Who knows....
