KITTIES BLUE SHARE IN THIS WEEK’S THANKFULS

Thankful Thursday

Kitties Blue asked to be first to share their thankfuls with you today. Here is Astrid with her thankful.

Tuesday was my fourth wedding anniversary. Sampson (Sampy) from Kitty Cat Chronicles and I were married at the Blog Paws Conference in 2016. Here’s a photo from back then as well as a photo of the card Sampy sent me.

 

 

 

I also sent Sampy a card, but that would be his choice to share it at Kitty Cat Chronicles if he wishes.

Purrs & paw-pats, Astrid

Our Adventurous tabbies, Periwinkle and Stinky are next with a thankful for this week.

Mom Janet got this cool certificate from the Cat Writers’ Association. We told you a couple of week’s ago about the award, but the certificate just recently arrived.

 

This may have my mom’s name on it, but Periwinkle and I know that it is really ours.

If you missed our last adventure, it is part one of a two-part post about our trip to the Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Virginia. That’s where I live. Anyhoo, here’s the link to “A Trip to the Zoo: Part I.”

Purrs and paw-pats, Periwinkle & Stinky

Personally, I am thankful for receiving a Three Year badge from Peloton for working out every week for the past 156 weeks.

Dad Tom and I are thankful we both are virus free as are our friends and families. We are grateful, as well, that Virginia is not one of the states experiencing a surge in cases. Dad Tom and I remain vigilant and continue to follow our state’s and the CDC guidelines. We pray you all are doing the same.

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by our friend, Brian. If you would like to participate, post on your blog for what you are thankful. then click on Brian’s badge to go to his blog and enter your link.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

I must apologize to Two Spoiled Cats’, Angel Sammy and Teddy, for not having a poem today. The inspiration photo this week is amazing, but my brain just refuses to go into poetry mode. If it is more cooperative today, I will post a poem tomorrow along with the Friendly Fill-Ins.

See y’all tomorrow.

 

June 25, 2020 by Thankful Thursday The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle 13

13 Responses

  1. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    June 26, 2020 at 2:47 am

    Happy Anniversary, Astrid and Sampson!!

    Concats on that blogging award, too.

    We here are virus free, and so is the facility where Petcretary works…we hope it stays that way.

    Reply
  2. Ellen Pilch says:
    June 25, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    Congrats to Astrid and Sampy! XO

    Reply
  3. The Island Cats says:
    June 25, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Astrid and Sampson. And congrats on your Certificate!

    Reply
  4. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    June 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    Congrats on the award!
    Happy Anniversary Astrid and Sampy.

    Reply
  5. Canadian Cats says:
    June 25, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Congrats on the award and receiving your three year badge.

    It’s nice to be appreciated.

    Jean

    Reply
  6. Eastside Cats says:
    June 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Aww, Astrid and Sampy!
    Concats on the award; I enjoy Periwinkle and Stinky’s adventures.

    Reply
  7. Sandee says:
    June 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    ♪♫Happy Anniversary to you,♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Anniversary to you,♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Anniversary Dear Sampson and Astrid, ♪♫
    ♪♫Happy Anniversary to you.♪♫

    I love the ongoing adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky. Always look forward to it each week.

    We are thankful that hubby and I and our family and friends are virus free too.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. My best to all the kitties and a hug to the mom. ♥

    Reply
  8. Robin says:
    June 25, 2020 at 10:35 am

    Happy Anniversary! That was a magical day at BlogPaws. I remember the wedding. It sure was sweet of Sampson to send you that lovely card.

    Reply
  9. The Florida Furkids says:
    June 25, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Happy Anniversary Astrid and Sampy and we’re so excited about the CWA award. We know Periwinkle and Stinky are too!

    We’re thankful that all our friends are safe and healthy.

    The Florida Furkids with smoochies and love to Mau from Allie and paw pats and headbonks to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  10. Brian Frum says:
    June 25, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Happy Anniversary sweetie girl. That was a nice bunch of thankfuls and being heathy during this time is a wonderful thing. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  11. Teddy says:
    June 25, 2020 at 5:33 am

    We are so happy your family is virus-free as is ours…..we are doing what’s SAFE and if everyone was doing that – we wouldn’t be having a resurgence which is happening in other states. Thankfully Virginia isn’t one of those states but we are praying for everyone to do the right things to help control the virus. Gosh – we have enough problems in the world without THAT right?? Right! Anyway, happy Anniversary Astrid. It’s nice to reach milestones isn’t it!!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  12. Cleo says:
    June 25, 2020 at 5:19 am

    Awww, Happy Anniversary!!

    Reply
  13. AngelicClowder says:
    June 25, 2020 at 1:16 am

    We’re very glad you guys are staying virus free too!

    Happy Anniversary to you Astrid! May you have many more!

    Periwinkle and Stinky that definitely looks like an award for you guys.

    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