My rainbow bridge birthday!

Saturday was my birthday. Even through I turned 5, it was my first birthday here at the bridge. I thought it was going to be sad and lonely without mommy here. She always threw me a party, bought me presents, and gave me special food. My new friends here gave me a party, though. We had a wonderful time eating whatever we wanted, playing in the catnip fields, and napping in the best places. Before the day was over, I looked in on mommy to see how she was doing. She was moving into a new apartment, but she still remembered it was my brithday. She made a separate trip to move my cremains to the new place and she talked to me during the ride. It sounds like she's got her hands full with my new sister Eva. She's just a baby and mommy forgot how much energy little kittens have sometimes! She said Eva was acting more and more like me by the day. That made me so happy because I know mommy is reminded daily of me.

One week anniversary

It's been one week since Penelope went to the bridge and it still feels so surreal. I keep expecting her to crawl out of one of her hiding places and sit on my lap again. It infuriates me that carelessness by cat food manufacturers took away my baby at such a young age. Most of the time, however I try not to focus on the anger and to picture her playing happily with her newfound friends. She will always be healthy and beautiful and I know she's in good company. I'd like to thank everyone who has offered their condolences. I have tried to write each of you individually, but I'm sure I inevitably missed someone along the way. I truly appreciate the kind words, poems, and just the shoulders to cry on during this very difficult time.

Thank you again,
Penelope's mommy

Thank you!

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who purred, kneaded, and pawprayed for me since I've been sick. It must have worked because I'm getting better every day! The vet is very happy with my progress, but I have to take my yucky medicine for a few more weeks. He no longer thinks cancer or liver disease caused this mess...just a toxin! After all of this medication is gone he will do another blood test just to make sure I'm not anemic anymore. He thinks my chance of a full recovery is quite good. What a relief! This ordeal made me realize that it's silly to be upset about small things like the vet shaving off some of my beautiful fur to run tests (it will grow back soon enough). The overwhelming support has made me feel so very loved and I'm grateful for all of my friends on Catster. Thanks also to the parents who had kind words for my mommy, who would have lost her mind without the encouragement. I'm an only fur child so she would have been lost without me!

Rub a Dub Dub

Tonight mommy came home from work and gave me a bath! I love being pampered. She always massages the shampoo into my fur and it feels so nice. I didn't even mind the hair dryer since she brushed me while I dried off. I feel like a pretty princess! The best part is she gave me a couple of treats when I was finished. After every bath I spend some time looking at myself in the mirror. When I was a kitten I used to think it was another cat, but now I realize that gorgeous creature looking back is me! Mommy laughs and says I'm full of myself, whatever that means. Well, I'm off to knead and nap for a bit now that I'm squeaky clean!

It's the most wonderful time of the year

What a wonderful Christmas. Santa packed my stocking full of everything I asked for and my mommy came back from grandma and grandpa's house! I was so excited to see her! Even though the pet sitter was very nice, it just wasn't the same without her around. We played and cuddled until I couldn't purr anymore! Mommy is sick now, though so I have to be a good kitty and take care of her. I want her to get better so she doesn't have to go to a doctor. I bet that's just as bad as seeing a vet!

Biggest disappointment

I was supposed to meet Santa yesterday and I had been looking forward to it for quite some time. Unfortunately it was cold and windy outside so mommy said we couldn't go! Something about me possibly getting sick or something like that. Since when did she become an expert? Last time I checked, she's not a vet! Now what am I supposed to do? How will Santa know about the humiliation I went through wearing that dress for him? How will he know that I've been a good girl this year? Will he know which toys and treats I want him to bring? My friend suggested leaving him a letter next to my stocking explaining why I couldn't come. Surely he'll understand that it's all mommy's fault! It's worth a shot. Now if I can figure out how to work a pen...

Is Santa worth the hassle?!?

Mommy came home with a bag for me today. At first I was very excited, but instead of pulling out toys or treats, she had a weird red piece of clothing. Now I'm orange and proud so I see no need for that type of thing, but she insisted I put this "dress" on so she could take pictures. No matter how hard I twisted or turned, I couldn't get that thing off! She wants me to wear this thing when I see Santa and now I don't know if I want to go anymore if I have to be publicly humiliated! I suppose I should just wear it. What if Santa got offended and then wouldn't bring me presents?

Is it Santa time yet?

Mommy told me we can go see Santa this year! He'll be at the pet store this Saturday! I can hardly wait. I hope she gives me a bath and brushes my hair so I look all pretty when I meet him. I plan on asking for new catnip mice and some salmon treats. They're my favorite! I wish we had Christmas decorations. They look so pretty. Mommy doesn't trust me, though. When I was a kitten, I climbed grandma's tree and it was a disaster!