<?xml version="1.0"?><!-- generator=" Catster feed generator/0.1 " -->
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">
<channel>
<title>A Lover Girl's Thoughts</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010)</description>
<language>en</language>
<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 05:26:23 PDT</pubDate>
<generator>Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com</generator>
<ttl>360</ttl>

	<item>
		<title>A Poem From Cesar</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/674318</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 May 2010 13:52:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/674318</guid>
		<description>My handsome orange friend, Cesar sent a beautiful poem.  It got momma crying again because she misse ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My handsome orange friend, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/755980"><b>Cesar</b></a> sent a beautiful poem.  It got momma crying again because she misses me so much, but the poem says everything so perfectly, we thought everyone should read it too.

<i>How can I bear to lose you, my precious gentle one,
To know that you will not be here when my day is done?
So much of my heart, my love, have I given up to you,
How then can I stand the pain now that your life is through?
My sorrow overwhelms me, the tears so freely flow,
How can I carry on my life, with a heart that's laden so?
Then the answer comes to me from the stillness in my soul.
Remembering the love we shared will help to make me whole.
I'll hold you in a special place, so deep within my heart
And in these loving memories we'll never be apart.
You will not be so far away, your presence I will feel.
I'll wrap myself in your memory and so very slowly I will heal.
The years we shared, the little joys, the laugher and the tears
My love for you will never die, but strengthen with the years
So fare you well, my precious love, I gently let you go
And pray to all the Gods there be that you will always know
I loved you so, my little one, that love will never cease
I gave you warmth, I gave you love, and now I give you peace.</i>
~ Constance Jenkins~

Thank you, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/755980"><b>Cesar</b></a>, and Cesar's daddy.  You have a heart of gold...or maybe orange...which is gold with sunshine added.

We love you.
Lucy Angel and momma]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Flowers And Butterflies!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/674090</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 May 2010 08:54:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/674090</guid>
		<description>I am in a beautiful place now, full of flowers, butterflies, ladybugs (giggle) and warm sunshine.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am in a beautiful place now, full of flowers, butterflies, ladybugs (giggle) and warm sunshine.  I caught a glimpse of my reflection in a stream, and I am gorgeous again!  Purrrrr.

I have a new background on my page...it looks a lot like what I see up here.  I have had a reunion with my angel brothers, and with my sister, Claire.  Claire and I will be learning all the new Angel things together.
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/283044"><b>Calvin</b></a> met us, along with a whole group of our beloved Catster friends.  Thanks Cal!
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/514232"><b>Anna</b></a> sent hundreds of fireflies to help me find my way.  It was beautiful!

Everyone has been writing me and mom such nice notes.  We haven't even finished reading them all yet.  I don't know how I will ever get to send proper thanks, but I am going to try. When I get my wings, I will come for a visit.

That's all I have time for now.  They keep you real busy here at first.  I think that's so you don't miss home as much, but I still do.

Love to you all, and lots of orangie kisses,
Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Saying Goodbye To My Brave Angel</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/673800</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:32:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/673800</guid>
		<description>~From Lucy's momma and daddy...

Our precious and brave girl was helped by her lifelong vet this a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ~From Lucy's momma and daddy...

Our precious and brave girl was helped by her lifelong vet this afternoon, to quietly cross Rainbow Bridge.

We possibly waited too long, we wanted to keep her with us so badly.
She wanted to stay just as badly, and did not complain, ever.

Lucy was an exceptional cat.  We looked back over her years, and she never mis-behaved a single time, she was such a sweetheart.
We would have given anything that this cancer did not happen to her.

I love my orangie girl, and I will miss her every day of my life.
I will look forward to seeing her run to me when the day comes that God reunites us.
I will open my arms wide for her and Claire, and Zack, Harry and Riley, my beloved angels.

Lucy, my love...rest in peace, and know my heart is yours.

~Momma]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Time Has Run Out</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/673663</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 May 2010 21:51:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/673663</guid>
		<description>To my friends,
Everyone has been so good to me since I have been sick.
I have made so many new won ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ To my friends,
Everyone has been so good to me since I have been sick.
I have made so many new wonderful friends, and it has made me very happy.

Mom and dad stayed around the house all day today.  I have not been doing well the last couple days.  My face is so uncomfortable, I can't lay down very well, my head is lopsided. I have grown so thin, even though I have been eating.  It is harder than ever to eat, and I haven't finished my meals the last several feedings.  My eyes have clouded over, and I squint.  The light hurts them, so I have been staying in the back bathroom which has a dimmer on the light.

Mom had hoped I would make it past May.  This month was already sad with Zack's 1st Bridge anniversary, and now Claire's sudden illness and death.  It looks like I will get to see my angel sister soon, possibly even tomorrow.
Please don't be sad for me. I don't want to be a quitter, but I knew going in that this was a battle I could not win.  I am tired, and I will only feel worse from here on.  I looked at mom tonight, and my eyes were watery, like tears.  She stroked my head, but I ducked, and acted like it hurt.  Then I laid my head against her.
If I do not look, or feel any better, tomorrow, then it is time.  It is going to be very hard for her and daddy.  Too much pain, too much heartache.

I hope this will not be my last goodnight to you all, but if it is, please know that every purr and every pawmail and every comment and every rosette gift have been so wonderful to receive.  I will never forget the kindness, and I will always remember the love.

Orangie kisses goodnight,
Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>A Few Quick Purrs</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/671878</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 May 2010 08:09:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/671878</guid>
		<description>I will make this short because my parents are leaving soon to &quot;bring home the bacon&quot;.
Mmmm, bacon.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I will make this short because my parents are leaving soon to "bring home the bacon".
Mmmm, bacon.  Doesn't everyone love bacon?

PetSmart ran out of my favorite canned food.
Can you believe that?  So last night mom gave me a different flavor.  I ate a few bites, then backed away, and my little brother Fisher said, "You done with that Lucy?"  Yep.  
So mom fixed me another flavor and I ate that all up!  Nothing wrong with my appetite.
I will have to get another bath later today, though.
Sophie said "Honey, I don't mean to be rude, but you smell".
Yeah, I do.  
I told her, "I smell better than the DOG".
Sophie said, "OK, I'll give you that", and then she started grooming my ears.

Well, I just wanted to let everyone know I am doing okay.
Thank you so much for all the purrs...see they do help!

Orangie kisses,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Still Purrin'</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/671604</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:21:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/671604</guid>
		<description>Hello my special friends,
I wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten about all my thank you ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello my special friends,
I wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten about all my thank you's!  I started a list, and I am beginning to send them finally!
Yesterday I had mom a little worried because I slept all day, and did not come out for breakfast.  But last night when she called "Lucy...SUPPER!", I came running down the hall, yes running!  I jumped up on my shelf and finished my plate of food, and asked for more!  So even though I am starting to look a little like "The Elephant Man", I am enjoying my dinner.
Today I slept in the kitchen window sill.  The birds were singing and the wind was blowing so there was a nice breeze.  It's starting to feel like summer around here.  Oh, I found this cartoon image.  I laughed when I saw it because it's how I feel, MOL.  Lucy...the Lion.  Hear me roar! 
Take a look...

<a id="img8331618770" +  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/catsterkittypurrson/Family%20Pages%20stuff/CatLionMirror.gif" onmouseover="document.getElementById('img8331618770').innerHTML = String.fromCharCode(60) + 'img src=http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/' + 'catsterkittypurrson/Family%20Pages%20stu' + 'ff/CatLionMirror.gif' + String.fromCharCode(62) + String.fromCharCode(60) + 'BR/' + String.fromCharCode(62) + 'CARTOON'">CARTOON</a>

Goodnight my friends!
Orangie kisses, Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>More Honors</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/670392</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010 20:05:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/670392</guid>
		<description>OMC, I was almost beside myself today when I found out I was a Diary Pick!  Thank you Catster Headqu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, I was almost beside myself today when I found out I was a Diary Pick!  Thank you Catster Headquarters for such a sweet honor.  This little orange girl is blushing, and that makes me turn almost salmon colored.  *giggle*
Mmmm, salmon, shouldn't have mentioned that...haven't had supper yet. 
*licks lips in anticipation*
Speaking of supper, last night I polished off another whole can of FF Salmon and Shrimp.  Not bad, right?

Sorry this is short, but tomorrow I will write more.
Hey...you know what is really good? 
I have a tomorrow.

I love you all lots and lots.
Orangie kisses,  Lucy

Oh, just a little something from me and momma...
<a id="img3296318391" +  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/catsterkittypurrson/Thank%20You/TYSoMuchSF.gif" onmouseover="document.getElementById('img3296318391').innerHTML = String.fromCharCode(60) + 'img src=http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/' + 'catsterkittypurrson/Thank%20You/TYSoMuch' + 'SF.gif' + String.fromCharCode(62) + String.fromCharCode(60) + 'BR/' + String.fromCharCode(62) + 'CLICK HERE'">CLICK HERE</a>]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Soft Purrs To Everyone</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/670216</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 May 2010 17:33:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/670216</guid>
		<description>I have spent the day reading and answering pawmails.  What wonderful cats you all are to write to me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have spent the day reading and answering pawmails.  What wonderful cats you all are to write to me.  Purrrrrs

I still have many friend requests to read and accept, but that will be tomorrow's project.  Did I tell you that momma can only spend short periods on the 'puter now because her eyes bother her?  Slowly but surely we will read every one.  I still need to read all my rosettes too.  Oh my, what's a girl to do?  So many gifts and so little time!

I spent a quiet day today.  I camped out in the back bathroom, near the window, and I could listen to the birds chirping.  My mouth has not started bleeding any more, so far.  The vet suggested that mom bring me in for an antibiotic shot to help prevent secondary infections.  She said it's all about making me as comfortable as possible from here on out.  I also will get some trans-dermal pain medication, which is a lotion that goes on my ear, just in case I appear in pain, which luckily so far, I haven't.

Once more, I thank everypurr for all their kindness.

Grateful orangie kisses,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Happy Tears</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669965</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 May 2010 11:35:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669965</guid>
		<description>Oh My, Oh My!
Meee?  Cat of the Day?
Thank you HQ, for this pawsome and incredible honor.
I don't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh My, Oh My!
Meee?  Cat of the Day?
Thank you HQ, for this pawsome and incredible honor.
I don't know what to say...I am overwhelmed with all this.

Thank you all for the congratulations and all the purrs.  I am resting quietly again today.  I ate a whole can of Fancy Feast salmon and shrimp last night.  So far today, no more bleeding.  We have not heard back from the vet yet, but I know it's not quite time...I have not given up.

Mom will help me read all my messages and accept my new friend requests very soon.  Please understand if we don't write right back today, I treasure every pmail, we just have so much to do around here daily.  Everyone of you is in my heart, and I say soft purrs of thanks all day for having the kindest furends on Catster.

Lots of love and orangie kisses,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Two Bad Days</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669876</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 May 2010 20:29:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669876</guid>
		<description>My furry friends,
Sorry I have not been back to write in my diary.  The last two days have been pre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My furry friends,
Sorry I have not been back to write in my diary.  The last two days have been pretty bad.  My mouth started bleeding three times yesterday, and twice today.  I am weaker, and less responsive, but I did eat last night, and I still bump my head into mom's hands as she pets me.  I have been quiet most of the day today.  Mom is afraid to leave me.  Dad went to work on his own, without mom to help.  He is worried too.  My parents called the vet, and are going to talk with her tomorrow about what to do from here.  My regular vet is out of the country, but his partner vet is wonderful and she will make the right decision for me.
Mom says she will answer all my mail tomorrow, she is very tired and pretty stressed tonight.

Thank everypurr so much for caring about me.

Orangie kisses goodnight,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>I Am A Fighter</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669637</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 May 2010 11:14:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669637</guid>
		<description>I do not give up...
No way.  Redheads have spunk.

Momma thanks all the angels who protected me l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I do not give up...
No way.  Redheads have spunk.

Momma thanks all the angels who protected me last night, and the friends that helped her get through a very traumatic experience.  See, it was May 5th, many years ago now, that her mom died of cancer, and mom saw the tumor open up, and all the memories were too strong. Momma not good with blood either.

But guess what?  I'm up and running all over the house today.  I even ate a little breakfast of tuna and shrimp.  Later, I will get another bath.  Can't say I'm looking forward to it, but I am getting used to them now.

Going to have to wait a bit to get to my birthday thank you's though...

Today is the day we are to bring home my newest little sister.  She will be a companion for Zo-Zo, the little attic tabby.  It seems like a bad time now, but maybe it's part of a larger plan because God knows that hearts need healing.

I'm going to go find a nice puddle of sunshine to take a nap now.  It's the prettiest day today, bright blue but kind of cool.
I'll write more soon.

Gentle orangie kisses,
Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Need Guardian Angels Please</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669582</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 May 2010 00:20:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669582</guid>
		<description>This is Lucy's mom.  
The tumor in her mouth ruptured tonight, or early morning here. 
She lost a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is Lucy's mom.  
The tumor in her mouth ruptured tonight, or early morning here. 
She lost a lot of blood.  I am still shaking.
We have gotten the bleeding stopped now.
Her friend Marybeth warned that this might happen.  
Please pray for my baby girl.
Thank you.]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>PAWSOME Birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669227</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:57:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669227</guid>
		<description>I will have to finish this diary entry tomorrow because this little orange gal is pooped tonight!
M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I will have to finish this diary entry tomorrow because this little orange gal is pooped tonight!
My 9th Birthday party was so meowvwlous, and I will have many memories to remember and cherish forever.

I have so many cats to thank for making this day so special, but I will add that here later.

Loving thoughts from a grateful girl~
goodnight~purrs always
Lucy

P.S.  I just went to check my Candle Page before bed, and guess what it says?
"Lucy has 16 candles"  "Sixteen Candles" JUST like the movie! giggle.  Isn't that quite purrfect?]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Birthday Tomorrow!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669071</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:06:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/669071</guid>
		<description>It's almost here, and I am so excited.  It has been a blessing to be able to be here for my ninth an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's almost here, and I am so excited.  It has been a blessing to be able to be here for my ninth and last birthday on Earth.  Whatever the future may hold...I am ready, and not afraid.  I have been shown so much love by the Catster community in these last weeks.  No more sadness!

Now, it's almost party time!
Here is the URL for the party which is in the Main Forums under "Party Time and Virtual Play Dates".

http://www.catster.com/forums/Party_Time_and_Virtual_Play_Dates/thread/671565

The time is 4pm to 6pm Catster time.
I hope you can come, or even just drop in anytime, the thread is open now.

I love you all so much.

Orangie kisses,  Lucy

*Important P.S.
To make that URL work when you paste and copy it, you have to close the space between the "t" and the "u" in "Virtual.  Catster puts it there in diaries.  Seems like they should allow a link on their own site.  Purrs~]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Candle Page~Oops!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668689</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:13:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668689</guid>
		<description>Well I almost had the link to my candle page fixed, thanks to our friend, Callie Jean, but guess wha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I almost had the link to my candle page fixed, thanks to our friend, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/459706"><b>Callie Jean</b></a>, but guess what?  All the candles must have gone out, and someone else named Lucy now has that page because all the candles are in Spanish, and from Mexico!
Mom had already lit one before she realized, so I hope that poor human's English is as bad as my mom's Spanish, and she doesn't read that message. *blush*

So maybe someone can start another page with "Lucycat" as the group name?
We'd do it, but momma is about as lame on the computer as you can get.

Also, the countdown continues! Three days until my birthday.
It's in the bag, I hope.  My mouth is pretty grim, but I finished a whole can of Tuna and Shrimp for supper.  

See you later?

Love & orangie kisses,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Thank You's~</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668533</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:59:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668533</guid>
		<description>My sweet, sweet friends,

I am so overwhelmed with all the kindness that I have been shown.  I fin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My sweet, sweet friends,

I am so overwhelmed with all the kindness that I have been shown.  I finally finished (mostly) my thank you's and they are too numerous to list here.  I think I still have some rosettes that have left my page already, so I will still go and look for those.  Also, momma was writing down all the candles from the candle page, and somehow the list is missing.  Maybe the dog ate it?  :)
Anyway, sadly I cannot individually thank those of you who lit candles unless you told me in a pmail or rosette.  I am sorry for that, and I do appreciate so much, all the candles lit in my honor.  My friend Callie Jean even fixed the link for me, and I will post that in another diary.
Hopefully I have not missed anypurr.  If I did, please forgive me, my memory and attention span are not what they used to be.
I will also be writing soon about the upcoming party, and I will post the link here when I get the thread started.  Mom promised to make a feast, so come hungry. 
 
Goodnight my friends,
Orangie purrs, Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Countdown!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668338</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:44:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/668338</guid>
		<description>It's just a little more than five days until my birthday now.
I was going to celebrate early, but I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's just a little more than five days until my birthday now.
I was going to celebrate early, but I feel pretty confident that I will make my ninth birthday, and that makes me very happy!

My mouth cancer is still growing, but there hasn't been much of a change this week.  I'm still able to eat wet food.  I get feed on a shelf in the living room.  It is interesting that none of my brothers or sisters come and try to take my food.  Even when they finish theirs so quickly, and I am still working on mine a half hour later.  Mom keeps telling them that is very polite and gives them extra treats as a reward.  

Many of my brothers and sisters had birthdays this month.  Five had them today, and three tomorrow.  We purposely let them go by quietly this year, not because they are any less loved, but because we will all celebrate together when I have my birthday party.   It will be in the main Forums, and everyone is welcome to come. 

I still will be writing some thank U's soon too.  My zealie allowance is here, and I am eager to spend them, purrrrrrrrrrr.

Thank you again for all the sweet thoughts and prayers.

With love and lots of orangie kisses,  Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>Saturday BATH!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666966</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:31:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666966</guid>
		<description>Well, it's official.  I can't groom myself anymore so I had to endure the indignity of my very first ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, it's official.  I can't groom myself anymore so I had to endure the indignity of my very first bath.  Now mom says it's really not my first...I got about three in a row when daddy first found me as a kitten.  I was covered with grease from a parking lot then.  If you say so mom, I don't remember that far back.
But regardless, I showed my red head purrsonality because I put up quite a struggle. In the end, daddy was stronger, and though I gave him a few war wounds with my claws, we were both fine when it was over.  Mom used a gentle pink shampoo.  I asked her why she didn't at least buy an orange one!
She said she almost did, but wasn't sure I wanted to smell like papaya.
After the bath, I sat on momma's lap while she dried and brushed me.  That part I liked.  :)  She let me sit on her desk, in front of the computer, and we looked at my page together and she read my diary comments to me.  Thanks to all of you for those nice notes.  Purrrr
Then I ate a double helping of tuna and shrimp!  Meow!
Now I'm going to go nap for the afternoon.  See you later?

Orangie purrs, Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>A Quick Message</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666889</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:12:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666889</guid>
		<description>Oh goodness, I have a lot to purr about today, but so little time, so I will make this a fast messag ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh goodness, I have a lot to purr about today, but so little time, so I will make this a fast message, and write more later.

I have been overwhelmed with all the kind messages and rosettes that have come to my page.  I am a shy girl, I stay pretty much to myself, and unlike some of my other siblings, I only had a few close Catster friends.  It is so wonderful to meet many new cats.  Now I wish more than ever that I could stay around longer.  I will do better thanks soon, but I wanted to let everyone know how special you have made me feel.

My mouth is getting pretty bad now.  The tumor is quite large, and I cannot completely close my mouth.  I manage to eat, but I think I am losing weight.  I always used to be a chubby girl.  I lay with my face facing the wall.  I don't want the other cats looking at me.  Mom says if you look with love in your eyes, then I am just as beautiful as ever.

I'll be back this weekend to write more.

Orangie kisses and grateful purrs,
Lucy]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

	<item>
		<title>A Few Thoughts...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666224</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:13:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Lucy Sweet Angel (2001-2010) ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/544792/diary/A_lover_girls_thoughts/666224</guid>
		<description>Purrs, my Catster friends.
I guess it seems a little odd to start a diary when my life is almost ov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Purrs, my Catster friends.
I guess it seems a little odd to start a diary when my life is almost over.  But I have some important things to say before I go.
You have probably read about me in my sister, Hannah's diary.  I have always had a mouth disorder, but now it has progressed to cancer, and is growing rapidly.  Because our vet said this type of cancer does not respond well to treatment, and because it has grown so aggressively, my pawrents will have to help me to the Bridge when I can no longer eat.  We don't know how long this will be.  It is more likely days or perhaps weeks, but probably not months.
My ninth birthday is on April 29th.  There is a chance I won't make it 'til then.  So I am going to have an early birthday party, probably next week, in the Main Forums.  I hope you will stop by.  We will paint the town red...or maybe ORANGE!

I also want to say a HUGE thank you to our special friend, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1015796"><b>Pigeon</b></a>.  He started a Candle Page in my honor.  Thank you Pigeon.  That was the kindest, sweetest thing to do.  If anyone wants to visit it, here is the link. (paws crossed this works)

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Lucy

Thank you for reading my first diary.

Orangie kisses, Lucy

P.S.  Just as I thought, that link doesn't work from the diary, it takes you to the main Candle Page.  To see my page, please click on "SEARCH" at the top of the page, and then when it goes to the next page, click under "GROUP SEARCH", and fill in Lucy.
Sorry it is a lot of extra work!~XO]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	

</channel>
</rss>

