Thursday, August 27, 2009

You know you have a mellow cat when...

This is the Cat Who Came Before.This is Gizzy, and he went to the Rainbow Bridge two years ago. He was an awesome cat. He loved everybody and he always had to be nearby, preferably right in the middle of whatever I was working on, as you can see.

I was hand-stitching the binding on this chessboard, when I got up to his ear. He didn't move. I gently tapped his ear. He moved it slightly out of the way, and I stitched past it. Then he moved it back, and I kept going until I reached the corner. Then I rotated the chessboard, and he moved his body accordingly. I reached the next corner, I had to tap his ear again.

All the way around.

11 comments:

Callie Brady said...

What a sweet kitty. I'm so glad you have your photos and wonderful memories.

Unknown said...

What a sweet story! I have many of those stories about my kitties too. Gizzy sounds like he was a gentle soul.

Anonymous said...

Oh Gizzy,what a sweet sweet kitty. I know Gizzy is missed beyond explanation. The photo was great, thanks for sharing!

Sherry said...

Memories I love them if we don't have merories we would not have anything. Gizzy will always be in your heary.

Pokey said...

Oh, that is a cat to be missed! thanx for the story, you were definitely loved!! pokey

Susan R said...

Lynne, what a wonderful story. I too have so many stories of unconditional love with my kitties. Gizzy sounds like one of those special kitties that will always have a place in your heart. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts today.

Bebesboutique said...

lol Your wonderful Gizzy story made me smile.

Sara said...

What a great memory!!! And, yes - we are on for one day of your vacation...I'll e-mail you later!!!

Just Ducky said...

Oh, Gizzy, such a sweet guy he was.

Cherie in St Louis said...

What wonderful memories of Gizzy you have. I love that he was always watching for you to come home after day hunting. It's so hard when the leave us but our lives are so much richer for them being in them. Hugs to you.

merrily row said...

a wonderful memory and thank you for sharing it with all of us. You were blessed with Grizzy.