A Heartfelt Meowy-tine’s Day
Who can resist that sweet little face. Of course I will be your Valentine, Jazmine. Anyone else?
Valentine’s Day is upon us so you know what that means – a day filled with love, romance, greeting cards, chocolates, diamonds, red roses, and more. But love can come in many forms and it’s not always easy or happy. Especially when it causes us to remember what we love that we no longer have. For me, that is my darling Harley who I lost unexpectedly last June. Try as I might, reconciling her loss has been extremely difficult for me, so today I am making a milestone step by sharing the picture I posted of her for last years Valentine post. I am doing it because much as I want to remain in denial, and even though seeing her picture crushes my heart, I loved her dearly and I just couldn’t bear to share pictures of the rest of my gang without including her because she will always be a part of my heart.
I do apologize for starting this post off on such a sad note. I didn’t mean to do it, it just sort of happened. But I promise I am okay – I am actually happy to be remembering her and so please enjoy her picture as well as some others of my feline family (including a vintage card I made back in 2012 when Jazz was still with us) that I feel express the meaning of love. Happy Valentine’s Day to you all and make sure you give all the kitties and humans in your life a hug and kiss and let them know how much you love them.
Love is all around us if you care to look for it. It is in the small joys of life such as a purr, a hug, a kind word, or a smile. Thank you for the reminder, sweet Harley. I love you and miss you each and every day.
Jazmine and Kizmet fell in love the moment they met one another and are best buddies!
Mia and Peanut share a heart-shaped nap of love!
Zoey back in 2009 with Rolz who was about 6 weeks old in this picture. Love, love, love this.
Muah!!! Valentine kisses from handsome Zee!
Rolz is like a big-brother to Jazmine and loves her so much!
Zoey, Mia, and Zee in a beautiful line of content love!
The Valentine card I made back in 2012 – so much has changed since then…
Happy Valentine’s Day to the gang and their humans ! Purrs
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you from the three of us!
Loss of love like that is never easy. Happy Valentines Day to all of you from all of us!
Happy Valentines!!!!!
You never really lose anyone you love, because the love continues to live inside your heart. Your sweet kitties will always be with you.
Beautiful cards, words, and pictures! Our cats bring so much joy and love into our lives. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sweet Valentines to all of you! Special ones to all who have pawed across the Rainbow Bridge!
So much furry gorgeousness and such a lot to love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Such beautiful graphics you posted today. I posted a Valentine of Abby today simply for the same reason you spoke of with Harley. It’s not sad to want to continue to include them, they are a part of who we are. I understand how it feels.
Happy Valentines Day
~Annabelle, Boo, Jinx & Ping
Beautiful!!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!
Purrs and headbonks,
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie
The pain of loss truly is a crushing pain. I made Fridays Eric’s Day because I couldn’t bear to continue blogging without him as part of it.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you.
Our memories stay with us forever. {{{hugs}}} Hope you’ve had a wonderful Valentine’s Day 🙂
We hope you all are having a Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥
One of my favorite things about your blog Deb, (besides the gorgeous photos of your gorgeous crew), is your willingness to share your soul. I personally appreciate this. Life is not all roses and chocolate…it’s so nice to see you put your feelings out there. I’m so sorry you’ve had a hard time…I’m also very glad to know that it is getting easier for you. Mark and I have had our share of loss the past few weeks ….for whatever reason it’s just so nice to know that we are not alone in our grief. Thanks so much for keeping it real. Big Hug♥
These kinds of holidays are hard when love and loss are intertwined. I know you know and just send xoxoxo.
Harley was beautiful.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Beautiful images of beautiful cats!
So beautiful — the writing and the cats! Wishing you a day filled with love and happiness. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day beautiful furiends!!! xoxo
happee bee lated heartz day oh love guys…..we wuz knot a loud ta play online yesterday…
hope everee one hada sooooooper ♥♥♥♥ filled day ~~~~