How a Cat Lady Accepts Age with Grace and Thankfulness…
This will do nicely… just get it in a pretty copper color so that I can coordinate it with all my leopard interior stuff!
While I would not have complained if someone were to have given me a BMW Z4 Roadster for my birthday this past Thursday, the older you get, the more you realize that it’s not about the physical gifts, but the love, relationships, and friendships around you. I say this because this birthday was a milestone for me – I don’t mean in terms of a particular age, but it was the first one in a long, long time that I had celebrated without Mr. Jazz in my life and it really put things into perspective.
I gotta admit, I was doing okay until I posted this picture… then it really hit me that Jazz is no longer with me… It is a month to the day today – R.I.P. my darling boy…
I still miss him terribly and I know that is normal. I also know that the grieving process never quite goes away, but I am at that stage now where the sadness is being replaced with a sense of peace and calm because I know he is still with me. As a matter of fact, I think he may be channeling himself through Zee, as if to let me know he has never really left me at all.
When I went to bed Wednesday night, I was dreaming of him and the dreams were so vivid that I could see every fur on his body and I physically felt his presence. He used to drape his soft and warm body over mine until he eventually moved and settled somewhere next to me where I would find him the next morning when I woke up. That was the sensation I felt in my dream.
I now realize that it was Zee and not Mr. Jazz as I had imagined. When I woke up on my birthday, I found Zee next me with his front left paw extended, touching my arm as I was cradling his comforting body. His intuitiveness that I needed this from him was the greatest gift I possibly could have gotten and I just know it was Mr. Jazz’s way of letting me know he was celebrating the day with me.
I love Zee so much – just like Mr. Jazz, he is such a wise and kind cat…
All it all it was a very simple and quiet day and that was exactly what I wanted and needed – I had the day off from work and I was surrounded by Dan and my kitties and despite wanting to ignore the fact I am a year older, I was inundated with all kinds of wonderful birthday wishes from my friends though social channels and you all made me feel like a million bucks!
The best part of life is sharing time with my family, friends, and beloved kitties. It seems that Harley and Kizmet agree with me!
Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes and I hope you all have a great weekend!
It sounds like you had a purr-fect birthday. And I’ m super-surprised to see that you actually own a piece of clothing that is not leopard print 😉
Oh no! The shame of it Ingrid… my secret has been revealed and I am forced to tell the truth – I own a piece of clothing that is not leopard print. May you all please forgive me and don’t let this get around!!
Glad you enjoyed your purrthday! And that Mr. Jazz managed to send wishes too =^.^=
Purrs
We know that Mr Jazz is watching over you and wanted to let you know he was sharing your birthday celebration with you.
MOL @ the non-leopard clothing!! You sure it didn’t have leopard lining or trim????
The Florida Furkids
Florida Furkids… if I had to guess, I would imagine that there was SOMETHING leopard related on me and the camera just didn’t catch it!!
It is wonderful to see how Zee is giving you such comfort. Cats are just amazing in the intuition.
I too am shocked at the leopardprintless shot. You are slipping Ms Deb!!! 😉
Carolyn… I do hope this does not become a habit… I would hate to have to enter a leopard withdrawal clinic…
sounds like you had the pawfect birthday and being surrounded by your hubby and fur kids sounds like just what you needed. I pawsonally think you look beautiful in anything you wear as long as you wear your smile.
Carma – what a beautiful comment. You are such a treasure and have such a way with words. xoxox
I loved the photos and saw lots of love and happy!!!
What a perfect birthday. I couldn’t agree more…love is the best gift of all and to be surrounded with it, well it just doesn’t get any better.
I understand completely about feeling the presence of Mr. Jazz. I had some pretty remarkable experiences after I lost my Nicki…the kitty that came before Katie. One of these days, I plan on writing about him.
xxoo
GG
You don’t mention Nicki very often, GG, I look forward to hearing that story one day… xoxo
I think a leopard print Z 4 Roadster would turn a lot of heads.
Happy Birthday glad Zee was there to comfort you and celebrate the day together.
Felissa…. no doubt it would!! I am up for it – perhaps a collection could be taken on my behalf… I don’t think I’d ever be able to afford a car like that!!
What a touching post. Beautiful pictures of Zee and Mr Jazz and you. I can’t remember if I said Happy Birthday to you. Sounds like it was a wonderful day.
Glad you had a good birthday. You are so right, the friendships of people and animals is worth a whole lot more than any gift. Take care.
Lovely post…from a lovely lady. Sounds like you (we’ve) reached a point in our lives that appreciating the little things has finally become a way of life….Isn’t it wonderful? So happy you found your joy on your special day!
The Woman said the Iggy cat made sure she knew he was still around in many odd and woo woo ways. And then Simone died and he led Gemini to the condo the very next day… And her name is Gemini because she is filling the shoes of TWO cats.
Wah, I’m so sorry to totally miss your birthday! Happy belated wishes for all good things and wishes coming true this year. You’re looking fab and there is no better gift than a furry loved one. XO, Layla
Kitties are amazing aren’t they? So happy you had the kind of birthday that you longed for! May there be many, many more just as peaceful and beautiful!
xoxo
It will take time to heal and be able to think of Jazz without tears. Take it easy and so glad you had a good birthday! Happy Belated birthday from Rascal and Rocco
Oh no! I missed your birthday. Belated Happy Birthday to you. I am sure Mr Jazz was there celebrating your birthday with you in his own way.. I know that Eric comes to watch over me.
I am truly sorry the kitties and I missed your birthday. We hope you will accept our belated Best Birthday Wishes. What a wonderful dream that was. The last time I worked in the yard, I thought my dear angel Madison had walked up behind her. Whatever makes us dream about or feel the presence of our dear departed animals, I am so thankful for it. Janet
We’re so glad you had a wonderful birthday! We love that picture of you with Zee. 🙂
That sounds like a wonderful way to spend your birthday, Deb. We’re so glad that Mr. Jazz was able to share in the celebration, and let you know that he is still with you. Hugs!
Beautiful post. Nothing better than spending time with husband and kitties! Happy belated birthday 🙂