BUILDING STRENGTH THROUGH STRUGGLE

Sparks

 

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Today’s Spark needs no explanation. It just seemed appropriate as we enter 2021 still mired in this pandemic.

Sparks is the creation of Annie from McGuffy’s Reader. Sparks began as a blog hop, created by our friend. Annie stated when she began Sparks,“I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world.”

Awww Mondays

 

 

Awww-adorable Kizmet is participating in the Awww Monday’s blog hop at Comedy Plus. You can join her by clicking on the badge below.

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

Your two favorite, fun-loving tabbies will be off on another adventure tomorrow. I cannot wait to see what they get up to or into. You can find them right here tomorrow, and they sure will be sad if you miss checking in on them.

 

 

January 4, 2021 by Awww Mondays Sparks The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle 15

15 Responses

  1. BellaDharma an LadyMew says:
    January 5, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    444 pawss up Kizmet! Yore gorgeeus!
    An this SPARK iss grate….LadyMew iss definitelee tryin to bee strong today for what comess tomorrow.
    ***purrss*** BellaDharma

    Reply
  2. Eastside Cats says:
    January 4, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Kizmet is adorable!

    Reply
  3. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & and Mom Barb says:
    January 4, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    This is a wonderful Spark! and we LOVE Kizmet! She is such a beautiful cat.

    Reply
  4. Ellen Pilch says:
    January 4, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    Great spark and Kizmet is very awww…worthy. XO

    Reply
  5. Brian Frum says:
    January 4, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Such a nice Spark and a beautiful Kizmet!!!

    Reply
  6. Kathe W. says:
    January 4, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    Kismet is gorgeous! Great spark- Happier New Year to you!

    Reply
  7. Raven says:
    January 4, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Great spark, and oh so true.
    Kismet is adorable. The photo reminds me I need to get collars for the kittens (and hopefully they keep them on).

    Reply
  8. Catscue says:
    January 4, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Awww Kizmet, you are such a beautiful baby! I love that spark!

    Reply
  9. YERBY3621 says:
    January 4, 2021 at 10:41 am

    Thank you!!1

    Reply
  10. Sandee says:
    January 4, 2021 at 10:35 am

    I love the Spark. It’s ever so true.

    Kismet loves the camera and the camera loves Kismet. Adorable.

    I’ll see you tomorrow for another wonderful adventure.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to all the kitties and a hug to mom. ♥

    Reply
  11. Timmy Tomcat says:
    January 4, 2021 at 9:54 am

    sometimes we dont see the strength we gain by challenges so this is a good reminder. Love seeing good old Kizmet the Pretty

    Reply
  12. katie Isabella says:
    January 4, 2021 at 7:54 am

    That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! I agree with your saying today. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Charles Huss says:
    January 4, 2021 at 6:48 am

    That is a great spark and Kizmet is very photogenic.

    Reply
  14. Pamela J Kimmell says:
    January 4, 2021 at 5:09 am

    Very appropriate SPARK for today FOR SURE. We should be VERY strong when this is all over that’s for sure. Kizmet’s photo is absolutely adorable – she does love that camera!

    Hugs, Pam

    Reply
  15. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    January 4, 2021 at 3:52 am

    That spark is so appropriate to today’s situation…and not a few others of things we feel challenged by, be it health or things that seem to be working against us in our lives.

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy