Annie's 13th adoption day

Monday, August 18, 2014

It seems eons ago now, but today is Annie's 13th adoption day, "gotcha day."

Angel Annie

I wish I had more pics of her to use!

I'm not sad, not weepy, it was so long ago, and this is the fourth summer without her now. That, too, seems like forever.

I just wanted to acknowledge her. I still think of her every day, wish her (and Chumley) a good morning, say goodbye and goodnight to them as appropriate...just in case they're still hanging around. Though I don't think so now. But you never know. :-)

So my beloved heart, my angel-on-earth, my silly Annie Bananie...happy adoption day. I'm very glad you snared me with your too-large eyes in a too-thin face that day at the shelter. I wish we could have had more time together, but I know I'm blessed to have had the years I did.

Peace.

Comments

vic said…

They do worm their way into our hearts so quickly and completely.

August 18, 2014 at 10:03 AM

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said…

I so am with you on the "I wish I had more pictures". I know I wrote ad nausem about it, but the day, the final day I put the SD card in the computer with the final pictures I would ever take of Abby it just about broke me. I've changed completely now. Now I do take almost daily photos (which is why I had to have an Instagram account --ha!)and I don't ever want to have that regret again. It's a hard lesson.
I cannot believe it's been 4 years Kim. I'm also glad that there isn't sadness and you are able to celebrate the happiness you had with her. One day I'll be on the other side of this with you.
♥

August 18, 2014 at 11:07 AM

Kea said…

I wouldn't say no sadness, sometimes the grief does well up inside, and sometimes I do even shed tears, but not often and not for long.

Of course, after I wrote the post, and was thinking about her, looking through my "Best of Annie" album, I just so-wished I could stroke her soft fur one more time. ::Sigh::

August 18, 2014 at 11:28 AM

John Bellen said…

Once they come, they come to stay.

August 18, 2014 at 12:46 PM

Kea said…

@ Bellen: Six words...and absolutely spot-on.

August 18, 2014 at 12:57 PM

Anonymous said…

Very nice tribute. They never live long enough, but they stay with us forever. Hug.

August 18, 2014 at 4:45 PM

wildcatwoods said…

Hard to believe it has been four years. They are with us forever tho - just a thought or memory away. Sending hugs.

August 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

Quill and Greyson said…

What a beautiful picture of your girl. Purrs!

August 18, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Clooney said…

That is such a gorgeous graphic of beautiful Angel Annie...purrs to you. I like what John said above...so true. Have a good visit with your Dad when he comes for his trip Kim, hope your staycation was good and purrs to you for the body pains, that does suck. I, too, am having a hard time keeping up with blogging right now, so I understand completely.

August 18, 2014 at 6:13 PM

Katnip Lounge said…

{{hugs}}...and spiky whisker kisses from Felix.

August 18, 2014 at 6:25 PM

Annie Bear said…

Beautiful tribute. It's so hard and almost unbearably painful. Yes, to be able to stroke them one more time...

Hugs to you,
Vicki

August 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM

Old Kitty said…

Awww Kim!! We remember your darling Annie too and we are truly privileged to have known her. Thank you. Take care
x

August 18, 2014 at 6:44 PM

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said…

Oh my, 4 years already? I started following your blog around the time Annie became ill, I remember being overwhelmed with heartache for you. I am so happy you posted that lovely picture, she is deeply missed. Sending you much love.

August 18, 2014 at 7:01 PM

Saku said…

Annie was so beautiful, as are your memories of her. Thinking of you today!

I agree, John's words sum up our feelings totally.

August 18, 2014 at 7:35 PM

Anonymous said…

We never got to meet Annie, but we know she had a wonderful, loving home with you. Purrs to you and headbonks to Angel Annie.

P.S. -- Mum says thank you for your comment the other day. She's doing really well on the nutrition and has nearly eliminated sugar...only one teaspoon in coffee each morning, and some very low sugar tea biscuits for those (not daily!) craving emergencies. She's also eliminated sodas...a 50 year addiction!

August 19, 2014 at 5:45 AM

meowmeowmans said…

Such a lovely tribute to your Annie. Our beloveds really live forever in our hearts and minds, don't they?

Since Annie and our Maggie went to the Bridge just weeks apart, somehow I will always make a connection.

Hugs to you, Kim.

August 20, 2014 at 3:18 PM

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said…

bless your precious heart...I know Annie is your heart cat...we all have them....everyday they touch the memory vaults in our souls and we smile because they simply were!!!
Soft hugs, Karla

August 21, 2014 at 5:09 PM