Each year for the past several years, I have been a moderator in the Flickr Group 30 Days of Gratitude. As we enter the month of Thanksgiving, it is the perfect time to take a small moment each day & reflect on what we are thankful for each day. After 30 days, you cultivate an attitude of gratitude - perfect time for Thanksgiving & entering into the holiday season. What have you given thanks for today? Giving thanks makes us happier and more optimistic. Come join us in the Gratitude Project. Give thanks!
As I start the month of Thanksgiving, I have had a loss I am mourning, but today I am looking for the sweet spots & giving thanks.......
My teeny tiger cat Bobina
Jean (Bobbie) showed up in the woods outside my new home 17.5 years ago.
She was a feral kitten whose mother had apparently died or just left
her. You couldn't get near her & it took many weeks & patience
to be able to get near enough to touch her. Eventually Bobbie took up
residence & stayed near our property, although she remained outdoors
& pretty wild. In the evenings I opened the garage door so she
could sleep safe & sound.
When
I went through a divorce & moved out of the house, I went back
everyday for a week to try to find her. I did & she came with me
& became an indoor kitty - a change she relished! When I got my dog,
Maggie (who most here know!) Bobbie immediately took to her - as you
can see here.
Sunday night,
Bobbie started having seizures. We rushed to the emergency vet, but it
was her time to leave this world. I am heartbroken and miss her so much.
She was my little squeaky wheel with her strange little meow! But I am
thankful I had her in my life for 17 and a half years. We saw so much
life together & shared such love. Today I am thankful for Bobbi
(Bobina) - thankful for our time, our experiences & adventures, &
all the affection & love we shared. Bobbie did not cooperate with
the camera & I have few photos of her - this was always one of my
faves - & I am so thankful for this photo!
