Yesterday was almost like spring. Well maybe not quite, but the temperature was at least normal for this time of year with the high in the mid-fifties. Today is supposed to be even nicer with the temp reaching at least sixty. If that comes to pass, we will be riding The Greenway on the tandem later in the afternoon.
Misty May napping in a sun puddle.
But this kind of weather always calls to me to work in my flowerbeds in the hope of getting a jump on the clean-up from winter. I usually have at least one of the three cats with outside privileges hanging around close by, which I’ve written about before in the post, “Cats in the Garden.” This time the cat was Misty May. I may have been working really hard but she was totally taking it easy. The most energy she expended was to move from one sunny locale to another in order to stay close to me.
At one point she settled in under the crepe myrtle tree next to Thelma’s headstone. Thelma died at age 12 of congestive heart failure. Misty May never met her as she and brother Mauricio were adopted the following month. But all the kitties past and present have displayed this behavior. In our yard we have nine kitties and two doggies who have lived in this house with us during the past 30 years. It is not uncommon for us to find a current cat sitting or lying next to the resting place of another.
This action always gives me a sense of peace and continuity, but it also hurts my heart and makes me miss those from the past even more.
But for Misty May it was probably just a spot in the sun that looked like a great place for a nap.
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Sunspots are the best and it looks like Misty May found one that was extra special. I’m sure Thelma was happy to have shared it with her!
What a great photo of Misty May napping. And we agree with the others…us cats can sense things that humans and even other animals can’t.
I understand. We have an extensive “resting place”. I always miss those who are not tangible in my life now. I am hoping a dog finds us somehow this year. I miss having a dog. From ages 10-53, I had a dog of my own; at one point we had 4. Chloe Jo & I want a dog.
We have an area of the garden where all our cats are buried, and Eric and Flynn love to sit amongst the rose bushes we have planted for each cat. That is a sweet photo of Misty May lying in the sun.
That is a lovely photo! I think Misty May was dreaming of Thelma, even though they never met in this place.
Cats do know! Of that I am sure!! x
Our Mommy always says us kittehz, “just know”. We’re not sure what it is, but she is a firm believer.
What a wonderful post, of both spring in the air and memories of our pets that have gone. I love the photo!
” it was probably just a spot in the sun that looked like a great place for a nap.” I don’t believe so. I have often heard that animals (primarily cats) can sense the presence of spirits. I believe they are more “tuned in” than dogs. I don’t think it was just the sun, I believe it was the love of a comforting spirit beckoning her to lay by her. I think it is an amazing thing.
Carren, I totally agree with you. I think our kitties are tuned into things we can only imagine.
Such a comfy cutie! We love those sunny and warm days even though we don’t go outside.
What a sweet photo of Misty May and a lovely sharing of memories. We have a “Greenway” here in our town too – enjoy your ride in the sun. We’re to have temps close to sixty as well. YAY!
Pam (and Sam)
What a beautiful photo. Sadly we don’t have a garden, only a balcony. But as soon as the temperature goes up, the kitties are dying to go out. 🙂