This Christmas, it’s hard not to dwell on everything that we are missing. Me too. I’m missing my therapy cat visits, especially the hospital visits. It really upsets me and my human that now, when patients need us the most, it’s impossible for us to see them. My human says the happiest she’s seen me since the pandemic started was when I joined her to vote. I got to brighten the days of some stressed out people, just like I do on a therapy cat visit.
I also miss the cat shows — meeting new friends and seeing old ones. I miss airports and impressing the TSA humans with my poise. I am hoping that at some point next year, I can go back to doing these things.
But maybe focusing on what we don’t have is missing out on the Christmas spirit, which is being grateful for what we do have. Because one thing we do have is each other. If you are here reading this, you originally came here from a community of cat lovers somewhere. And one thing about cat people — you may disagree about everything else, but as long as you are passionate about kitties, you are kindred spirits. Always remember that.
Where ever you are, know that you are not truly alone. And when this pandemic and its restrictions are finally over, maybe we will be even more glad for those closest to us, and our connections will be even sweeter than they were before. In fact, I know they will be.
Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate the day, and happy holidays to the rest of you.
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That is a sweet message and so true. Hugs.
Mee-yow wow what a GRATE post Summer!! Yore rite. There was alot to miss this yeer….butt wee DEW have each other an lotss of support an love.
You look adoorabell inn yore sweatur…..
Wee hope you an Miss ‘J’ had a lovelee Catmass Day.
Now to bring inn THE Mew Yeer…..pleese 2021 bee kindur to all of us…
**purrss** BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) LadyMew
Merry Christmas Summer. We had to wait till yesterday to see family and open presents because of ice and snow. But we did and it was lovely.
What a sweet post! There are so many pluses for an anti-social kitteh such as myself. We don’t have strangers coming in to the condo anymore. The peeps won’t be visiting the family and leaving me alone. The list goes on. I’m sorry you’re missing out on the things you love. I do miss getting to go to Club C101 though.
Merry Christmas! We are a day late…but then *she* was working yesterday…and yes it was still a special day there, cause all the staff made it so….for all the peeps we take care of, covid hassles or not.
It sure does help to remind ourselves that Christmas is still just that…and we have much to be thankful for, no matter the circumstances.
Sorry we have been rather AWOL of late…
This is lovely Summer. Agreed and hope things get back to normal soon. Merry Christmas to you and your amazing human
This funny little cat blogging thing really does help us feel a connected during all this stuff. Great post and we wish you both a wonderful coming year back to all the fun as we will also
It’s a little late, but I hope both of you had a very nice Christmas.
Love your picture for this blog, Summer, and your very kind caring message. You are spot on, at least in my opinion. I hope you and your human have had a lovely day, however you celebrated.
Merry Christmas to you and your human, Summer! We hope your season is filled with love, joy and peace!
This is such a beautiful picture and message Summer. We treasure the friendships we’ve made along this tough journey this year, and the ones that have always stood beside us and kitty kind. We will always be kindred spirits through our kitties. We love you all and sure miss Binga and Boodie. Pictures and memories hold a special place in our heart. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Purrs and Love always…
Beautiful message! Meowy Christmas from Mudpie and Melissa!
We have loved having #1 home so much this year!
Merry Christmas to you and your human, Summer!
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
Merry Christmouse to you all.
Merry Christmas to you and your human ! Purrs
This has been an awful year. I hope it is better for all next year. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful human. XO
Very well said!
We hope the magic of Christmas fills every corner of your heart and home with joy — now and through the next year!
Purrs
Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb
You are so right, Summer. We have each other! Stay safe and have wonderful holidays!
Merry Furry Christmas Summer and human….
I hope you are both staying well and busy…I know you must miss your hospital visits.
Hugs Cecilia
Beautiful post Summer, Merry Christmas!
That’s so beautifully put, Summer! Wishing you and your lovely mommy a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Brian’s Home!
Beautiful sentiment and oh so true!! We are all missing so much this year, those we lost (both furry and 2 legged), things we can’t do, people we can’t see, but thank COD for Facetime and Zoom!! Sending lots of love and wishes for a blessed and safe Christmas! xoxo
Merry Christmas to you and your human, Summer. Thank you for being our friends. Our mom is separated from her family today, and she’s glad to be a part of the cat community family. Big hugs.
Merry Christmas Miss Summer cat. You bring cheer to all of us
looking in on you. You are looking like a Christmas card again
in this picture.
meowy christmas summer and janiss
Beautifully put!
Merry Christmas!
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
Merry Christmas!
Summer, we are grateful what we do have. Things will get back to normal…or some sort of new normal. Merry Christmas to you and your human.
Yes Summer, these are different times and I hope that there will be an end in the not too distant future.
For now, enjoy life at home, stay safe and we will continue to meet online 🙂
Purrs, Julie
Merry Happy to you and your Human…
Merry Christmas to you and your human, Summer! It’s true, we have all lost so much this year, but I’m looking forward to a time when we can gather again. It’s going to be amazing, because we’ll never take being together in person for granted again.
Lovely sentiments in your post from you and your Human. Merry Christmas to both of you.