12.30.2012

Still

Mom here.

All of a sudden I has a bad case of kitten fever. We almost had a new baby boy this morning, but when we called the shelter we found out that he was already adopted out to a nice home. It should have made me happy that he found a home, but instead I burst into tears.

All of a sudden I realized why I was feeling so kitten-obsessed and sad at the same time.

Finny and I shared a birthday which is on Tuesday, and I realized how much I was missing her. I guess I was trying frantically to outrun the sadness, but as these things do, it caught up with me. I was feeling very lonely and sad when in entered my Quill this morning.

I was washing my face when he jumped onto the bathroom counter. Something he never does but Finny always did. After a moment he came over and started to figure out how to drink from the faucet. I could hardly believe it. He has never done that either and my girl loved to drink from the faucet! I always had to dodge a cat head while I brushed and scrubbed.

I think Finny must have told him to do it. She must have known I needed a little sign from her that she is still here looking out for me. I never doubted it sweet baby girl.

38 comments:

  1. ::sniff::

    That is the sweetest thing, ever! Quill, you are the World's Best Kitten. Keep up the good work, and you too, Fin!

    ReplyDelete
  2. OMC. That made the mom tear up. Yep, Finny was giving you a sign. She's a smart one. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Interesting how Quill knew exactly what to do... and when. ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Us cats hear things that peoples does not. Wes loves yous too!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    ReplyDelete
  5. Mommy teared up too, but us kittehz know that you need gentle headbumpies from all of us. xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  6. Fin, I knew you were still looking out for your mom and guiding Quill. purrrrrr

    ReplyDelete
  7. So very sweet. Glad you figured out the kitten obsession before it got out of paw! MOL!
    Happy New Year to you all!

    The. Boneless One sends his greetings along to The Giant Kitten

    XOXO
    Ms Stella O Houligan

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hug to you..Me and Mom miss Fin too.
    And we think the same as you..Fin, she brought Quill to your life.
    Happy New Year 2013

    May Every Single Day of Your New Year Glow With

    Pawsome Cheer,
    Excellent Healthy,
    &
    Happiness

    ❤ You always been loved by Me ❤
    xoxo

    Puddy Boy

    ReplyDelete
  9. We, too, agree that Fin had a paw in that. Awww, Quill, you're a good mancat, to take care of your human. :-)

    Happy new year to you all!

    ReplyDelete
  10. That was deffo a sign from your angel.. Happy New Year and hope 2013 is good to you all.. Hugs GJ xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Ah, the memories of Those Who Came Before. It's very difficult to live with sometimes, but it's good to be able to remember the sweet times too.

    ReplyDelete
  12. The human thinks cats should be in pairs, but we aren't so sure :)

    Kitties are very intuitive about emotions. People think we are aloof and distant--are they wrong!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Each kitteh, in his or her own way, has big healing powers. Even ample-sized kittens can respond to sadness of their beans. Nice work, Quill. Finny must still be out there coaching.
    It would not be wrong to get Quill a baby brother, by the way - it certainly worked wonders for Louie AND Skootch when we got Wilbur. Kittens love to play with each other. Let your heart guide you.
    Best wishes for a new year.

    ReplyDelete
  14. That made me smile. Happy New Year dear friends!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Oh, sweet Quill! We're sure that Finny had a paw in that wonderful and perfectly timed treasure.

    Happy New Year, sweet friends!

    ReplyDelete
  16. It's amazing how our beloved kitties are still around even when they have passed on.
    Happy New Year to You and Quill and Finny and to all your other humans. And Happy Birthday to you and your angel.

    ReplyDelete
  17. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  18. awwwww - message received. :) It is so hard to remember those that have left us, but how sweet that Quill decided to let you know that Fin is still watching over you all.

    purrs to a joyous 2013

    ReplyDelete
  19. ohhhh you have me crying!!! Finny is for sure looking out for you!! Please enjoy glorious Quill and don't be sad!!! xoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  20. Oh my COD, Mom teared up too. That is such a great post. We love that Fin told Quill to come in and jump in sink. Good girl Finny. Well done. Big hugs to you Meg. Happy Birthday to both you and Fin. Take care.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Oh, so sweet! Wishing you a very Happy New Year filled with lots of purrs...

    ReplyDelete
  22. We are sure Quill often gets little whispers from Fin. We are so sorry for your sadness at missing her. It is going to take a little more time. She hasn't even been gone a year. Purrs and hugs and happy new year wishes for a very good year.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Oh, Meg, we know Finny was prompting sweet Quill to help your heart...We miss your beautiful girl too...Happy Birthday tomorrow=we know gorgeous Finny is always with you...Happy 2013, wonderful friends=wishing you all a New Year filled with great health and lots of fun!!!...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

    ReplyDelete
  24. See, I always think there's a reason these things happen. Very Happy New Year to you and to Quill, dear Meg!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Awww....now I have leaky eyes, too!! Re: the sink, I believe that is exactly what happened!!

    I hope you have a wonderful New Year!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Paws khrossed woo get a puppy fur your mom's Gotcha Day!

    I mean, nothing says Happy One Three like a pup-eeeeee!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

    ReplyDelete
  27. What a sweet story it made Mommy smile.

    ReplyDelete
  28. How sweet, maybe Quill is now just big enough to jump up there! Even so, he knows he has to try to fill the hole in your heart.

    Happy New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  29. We're sniffling too. We know they keep looking out for us, they do!

    Quill, good job dood!

    ReplyDelete
  30. We think Fin is guiding Quill!

    Happy New Year!

    Thanks for coming to our New Year's Eve party!!

    The Florida Furkids

    ReplyDelete
  31. Oh! I went all goosebumpy!!! Wonderful! Quill has taken on the mantel :)

    Happy New Year!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. Little happy-sad tears here too.
    We just know that was your Finny reminding you of her and her love.

    Happy New Year XOXO

    ReplyDelete
  33. We came by to wish you a Happy Birthday. We know you will also be sad because you miss Fin, but what a great way for Quill to cheer you.

    ReplyDelete
  34. The lady says that trying to "outrun the sadness" is something she is also familiar with (and it never works).

    Quill is a good cat-son. And there can be no doubt that we kitties are in touch with something that the humans can't feel or see. These things go beyond mere "coincidence."

    ReplyDelete
  35. That is very sweet! Happy New Year from all of us!
    ~JB

    ReplyDelete
  36. Ah, the signs. We are so blessed to get them. Happy Birthday and Happy New Year to you all!

    ReplyDelete