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Some special face of Grace.

She was the sweetest cat,

and always so grateful.

Today would be 14 years Gracie.

I know you were so thankful I saved you

from the ACC, and even though it was a

impulsive decision, it was the BEST decision.

Thank you for sharing 9 important years 

of my life. You blessed me far more

than I ever did you. Miss you more than I can

ever say. Love you always my sweet

Gracie Grace. 

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Today Zee and Zoey have created a special day to honor and remember

"those cherished pets we have lost but not forgotten"

My beautiful Abby.

Who I shall always remember.

With the remainder of my life.

She will always be the one I long 

the most for.

You are somewhere over the Rainbow Abby.

My sweet Gracie.

Lost 6 months after Abby in 2014.

Gracie of the softest fur and kindest face.

I miss you Grace.

But your sister taught me how to let you go.

I know I will see you both again one day.

But I will miss you until I can hold you again.

Please add your post to the Facebook Remembrance page

and also to Zee & Zoey blog hop.

Wordless Wednesday

 January 11, 2014

My Grace

Time changes,

love 

never ends.

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I think the word choice is perfect,
because that's how life is,
isn't it?
Even though time will change
and certain cherished loved ones
no longer sit in chairs
or lie on the bed,
our love for them never ends.
It truly is
forever.

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Gracie is joining The Cat on My Head for this
week's Sunday Selfie

Black & White Sunday

Remembering Miss Gracie Grace today;our beautiful cashmere kitty.

We're joining Nola and Sugar for Black and White Sunday Blog Hop.
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We also want to wish all the Dad's a very Happy Father's Day.
Thank you Ann from Zoolarty for the beautiful graphic.

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Tears In Heaven

I posted this photo on Facebook a few days ago. But I am reminded again as I sit here at my computer desk of Gracie. She loved to be right here beside me. So I honored her by placing this  picture of her in the windowsill which she so loved to lay in and watch the birds and the squirrels and chasing lizards as they ran across the window.

She so loved the outdoors. When I say outdoors, for us that is a screened in porch. But all the cats loved it so and spent hours coming in and out. The above photo was taken a little over two weeks ago now. Time will move further and further away and the memories will have to suffice during my lifetime. But as I work on the computer I am struck again by the vacuum that is created by my little friend not being here with me. I see her photo and can remember but it's not the same. I know to the world she was a little tabby cat with nothing special to mark her entry or exit into this world but she was special to us. Gracie was so shy and I often featured her on the Feral Friday posts. She took a piece of my heart with her when she flew away and yet I know she would not want me to be sad. That is something I cannot help because I miss her and will always do so. Grief is different for Grace than for Abby, but the two are mingling together. I can't believe it's been 7 days, because it feels like so much more. But, at least I can see the forest and the trees this time. It will just take some time to take the raw rough edges off, and I know now that it will. I just had to say I miss you Gracie Grace, my little cashmere kitty.

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The Last Battle" - Author Unknown

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- I have won!
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Feminine Friday With Grace

Gracie always has the most expressive looks. Both she and Ping are the most wonderful cats to photograph. I love taking pictures of all the cats, but black cats are more difficult to photograph. But Gracie has such subtle shadings in her fur and she has beautiful perfectly shaped eyes that are highlighted by the black eye liner around her gorgeous green eyes. Plus she is just such a sweetie.

Formerly Feral Friday

Miss Gracie likes to spend her afternoons in a warm (read hot) sunbeams.

Formerly Feral Friday

I may have once been feral, but now I'm a sassy sweet house cat!

(we are sorry--we don't know what happened to our photo,
but I think we've got it fixed now!)

Formerly Feral: Miss Grace

GRACEful Saturday

Heads up Graciegirl!

purrs,

Cashmere Kitty

WW

purrs,

Finally Friday

Nothing quite as good as some fresh warm sunbeams on the tum.

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Woo Hoo it's finally FRIDAY!

You know what that means?

Kitty time!

Check out these great sites:

Board the Friday Ark at the The Modulator (submit your post here)Weekend Cat Blogging
Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos(submit your post here or via mail at festivalchaos AT gmail [dot] com)The Carnival of the Cats(submit your post here or via mail at carnivalofthecats AT gmail [dot] com)

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Please keep our dear friends over at CAMIES KITTIES in your thoughts

and prayers, Tiki left us for the bridge yesterday.

Rest well sweet dear one.
Purrs,

And happy purrday to Momma's big brother!!

*woo Hoo*

Wordless Wednesday

Gracie

Wordless Wednesday: Gracie girl