Here I find myself, once again, like I have many times before, thanking you guys for being so good to me. Your words of sympathy and support on the loss of our sweet little Gracie have meant so much. Truly, if you wonder if your comments matter, if they make a difference, let me say, yes! Yes they do! Your words are uplifting and encouraging and I treasure each and every one! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I've been getting used to life with one less four-legged family member. I'm still so saddened by her somewhat sudden and unexpected loss, but I am smiling more at happy memories of her gentle and loving spirit. Life goes on, isn't that what they say? Here's proof.
Alyssa and I found these little guys abandoned in a parking lot. No mama in sight. I don't plan to keep them, just fatten them up a bit and find them loving homes. These photos are from their first days with us, they are eating kitty food now,
and getting fat, round little bellies. A welcome addition to their formerly emaciated little frames.
If you live in the southeastern NC area and want a sweet little kitty (or two) to love, email me. I can hook you up! Seriously.
Toby loves the babies,
and they love him.
It seems as though I've been away from this little corner for so long. There is so much I could ramble on about, life is so full. My blogging voice seems a bit horse, forgive me while I try to catch up. We were lucky enough to have Casey home for a few weeks. He was able to get recruiter's assistance duty while waiting for his class to start up in Pensacola. It was really a joy to have him home and I'm so happy to be able to say that. Even a year ago, joy would not have been a word I would have used in conversation about time spent with Casey. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong and I was wrong in feeling that joining the Marines was a terrible decision for Casey. I don't look forward to the worry that will surely be my constant companion when the time comes for him to be deployed, but the contentment that he carries with him, the confidence. They mean so much to this mama.
His flight out left from Charlotte, so after dropping him at the airport, we visited Ikea. It was my first time. Wow! What a huge and wonderful place that was.
More random bits to come. Try to contain your excitement, but it involves cleaning my kitchen.
It sounds like things are on the whole going really well for you guys. I'm glad that things are going well for Casey in the Marine's. It's a huge decision to wrap your mind around, but a lot of the times it really changes people for the better (at least in my opnion!).
And what sweet kitties! I love kittens but am not such a huge fan of when they grow up!
Posted by: margot | June 05, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Hi Autum, hope you are well, I always miss you when you don't post for a while but I completely understand.. Hope you are doing alot better and not missing your little miss Gracie too much.. I know how precious she was to you... The kittens are adorable, I am sure you will find great homes for them - and as always am loving the photo's of Baileigh, she is such a doll!!.. Look at her with the kitties, and look at those lashes!! - wow!! You take care sweet Autum. Big hugs from Oz!
Jen
(ps - So great that Casey is doing so well, God really does cause all things to work together for good doesn't he - Yayyy!!)
Posted by: Jenny | June 05, 2009 at 01:28 PM
oh they are so lucky you found them. And Toby does seem to be enjoying the babes. They look like twins..........so cute
Posted by: Tammy from Ontario Canada | June 05, 2009 at 01:28 PM
WHy is it that i'm just now learning that you and I live in the same state? LOL If you are near Charlotte then you are about an hour and half from me!!
The kitties are so cute. We have eight little kittens. So I don't need anymore at the moment. Trying to find them homes here has proven difficult!
Posted by: Tiff@ThreePeas | June 05, 2009 at 02:03 PM
I love that picture of Bayleigh and the kitten. It is so sweet!
Posted by: Kristyn | June 05, 2009 at 03:14 PM
lucky girl--i haven't been to the new ikea yet!
how i wish i could take the kitties, but i don't think my husband (or present cat) would be too happy about it!
...and i'm so glad everything has worked out so well with casey!
Posted by: kathryn | June 05, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Autum,
You are such a sweet mama, you and Alyssa nurturing those kitties. Bayleigh looks so sweet with them, too. What about Toby lovin' on them?
That is wonderful news about Casey. Keep us posted!
Darn! you went to IKEA!? Did you buy anything?
I haven't been yet. I'm encouraged by your decluttering and cleaning. Then... I'll go to IKEA.
Posted by: Lynne in NC | June 05, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Hey, my sister lives in Jacksonville! Are you close by? I also lived in Jacksonville when my son joined the Marines. He also spent some time in Pensacola.
My sister wanted to know how old you think the kittens may be. She's been talking about getting one (or two) for months now.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | June 05, 2009 at 11:58 PM
I hate knowing about homeless kitties. I want to take them all in! Two chunky ones are enough for my little house though :( That was your first time in ANY Ikea?! I love that place! Cheapest and best fast food meal ever, IMO. Though I'm probably just partial to the whole atmosphere surrounding it. I love testing out the furniture and seeing the newly put together rooms. Even though i know what every chair and sofa feels like, I have tested every cabinet in the kitchen section and attempted to slam them all, and I always stuff drew into the kids egg chair, it's still a fun experience every time we go.
I'm so sorry to see about your puppy passing. We recently lost the cat Drew had for a long time before I came around, and he was my favorite out of the many pets they had. I painted a picture of him to put in our house right before we moved in, and he's been in our bedroom ever since. He's the last thing I see before I fall asleep each night, and it makes me happy because it looks just like his demeanor.
Ok lastly, I saw your kitchen tidbits too... I have 2 tones of cabinets in my kitchen currently. I have dark chocolate painted bottoms and light (ikea!) birch cabinets up top. I love the two toned look. I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
Posted by: Samantha | June 08, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Hello! I just wanted you to know that while your son is in Pensacola we're pretty close by in Milton if he's looking for a church home away from home...
http://harmonyridgeonline.org/
We loved to offer him a free home cooked meal and some company!
Posted by: marty | June 12, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Ahhhh - how cute are they....
It's so kind of you to look after them.
Posted by: Sarah Jayne | June 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM
agreeable often liking see your blog, I love liking small cats, mine was overturned .Je makes you full of big kisses of France. Isabelle
Posted by: grain de sable | June 23, 2009 at 05:00 PM
That photo of your doggin with the kitty is just too cute!
Posted by: Junie | July 01, 2009 at 03:13 AM