Saturday, February 07, 2009

Claudeiversary and Sherpa

I wrote this last year, it seemed worth re-posting. More on Sherpa as she is now tomorrow!

Three years ago today I lost my first cat. Claude was my best friend, the keeper of my secrets and my strength. He was my 'Muse that Mews' and I still miss him dearly. Even my dad liked Claude, he would sleep right next to the heater in the den with him. I keep Claude's ashes in an urn on my desk and I still talk to him and miss him.

So it seems fitting that on the anniversary of a loss we celebrate an addition.

My mother and I decided this house needed something so we went for a cat. I have a hell of a story to tell about that but I'm going to save that, this entry is written with respect for my Claudie.

Please allow me to introduce the newest addition to the Ives family - Sherpa. Yes, Sherpa.







She's 6-7 months old and she hasn't stopped running since we let her out of the carrier. She's sweet and full of life and I think today was the first day I smiled and meant it since my dad died.

Here's to a long and happy life, little Sherpa. And Claudie, you are always with me to this day. I hope you're out there sleeping next to my dad and his heater somewhere.

Meow.

1. You suck! You’re last line almost made me cry you crazy wench!

   Darkstar  on  02/08  at  01:06 AM

2. BTW...Your stupid spambot doesn’t know who the current President of the US is. It kept kicking out Obama. I had to put BUSH. Blech.

   Darkstar  on  02/08  at  01:07 AM

3. Man I feel like a putz, Ive been wondering how you have been doing and then it dawned on me today that you have this blog, I spent about an hour reading all of your recent blogs, I cant tell you how many times I had to catch myself before I started cring myself. Hell its been a year and a half since my mom passed and Im still dealing with it… I think its good that you got a cat, help give you something else to keep your attention for a bit. I hope your staying healthy(well as much as you can...). I cant speak for anyone else but I know i sure miss you around the station and the mud. Take care! ~Banky

    on  02/08  at  03:05 AM

4. I loves the kitty! She is cuuuuuuuuuuuute!

   Bobby  on  02/08  at  01:38 PM

5. Sherpa is adorable. Not as cute as the lovely handsome Claude, but still a lively bunch of giggles. You’ve made a wise choice. Comment on the other person who has lost a parent in the last two years: It took me two years and three years before the loss didn’t take over every thought every moment of the day and in my dreams at night. I don’t know which idiot decided 3 days was enough for mourning someone you love. Time is all there is when you’re dealing with loss that deep.

   Mare Martell Stotler  on  02/08  at  05:24 PM

6. Aw, she’s beautiful!!!! 

   Nicki  on  02/08  at  06:36 PM

7. reminds me of Spade, except for the chest patch and the tail

    on  02/08  at  06:52 PM

8. Your new addition to the family looks adorable! I lost my dog about a year ago...and can see myself getting a litter puppies soon

   mmo  on  02/11  at  07:55 AM

9. Sherpa is beautiful.

   Nona  on  02/13  at  10:36 PM

10. I’m so very sorry for your loss, but I’m glad you’ve found something to make you smile after everything.  Good luck, and Goddess bless.

     on  02/23  at  05:21 PM

11. Just let the robots entertain you http://www.roboticsbm.blogspot.comwest

    nazraf  on  02/26  at  12:13 AM

12. its actually http://www.roboticsbm.blogspot.com

    nazraf  on  02/26  at  12:14 AM
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