The unexpected sources of healing

[darkemeralds]

A week ago, a dear friend hurt me pretty badly. Today, the post office delivered the mail they've been holding for me since I left on vacation, and in it was a very lovely, thoughtful gift from that same friend.

About four months ago now, Monsoon died. It was a shocking thing to witness, and I knew I hadn't fully dealt with it.

When I opened my front door to get my mail this afternoon, a young cat, about three months of age, came strolling in to my house.





Monsoon

Son of Monsoon

There is no telling where healing will come from.

Comments

[maitheas.livejournal.com]

Oh my heart! He's gorgeous!

I'm glad that you have another kitty to share your life with. And that you and your friend are on your way to healing the hurt. ♥

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! This guy is called Rufus, as far as I know, and actually does belong to the neighbor whose female cat was apparently Monsoon's girlfriend before he died. We'll call her "Widow of Monsoon".

So the fact that I gave him a can of people tuna and a bowl of water this afternoon means nothing. Nothing at all...

[maitheas.livejournal.com]

hee! No, because cats don't like people tuna at all...

:)

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

That's such an amazing story. I'm delighted that another cat has found his way to you, and I wish you both a long and happy relationship.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Hey stranger!

Thank you. I think I may have misrepresented this story a bit. Rufus, the little fella, seems to belong to the neighbors. But I really do believe he's of Monsoon's lineage (after all, Monsoon could NOT stay indoors, and did a great deal of catting about), and it did my heart good to see the circle of life, etc.

How's by you? I've been barely looking at LJ lately--so much going on in my head, you know?--so forgive me for being a stranger my ownself.

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

That cad! I'm glad to hear he lives on. *g*

*hugs* Nothing to forgive. You've had a rough time of it lately. When you're feeling up for some socializing, feel free to wander by my LJ or find me on AIM.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Refresh my memory as to your AIM ID. I re-loaded my chat client and lost a bunch of contacts.

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

Sure! I'm caelumns, because I am zomgsocreative. *sheepish grin*

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Seriously gorgeous icon, by the way.

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I bailed on SV fandom, dumped the SV icons, and then went on a Hunt for better, multipurpose visual representation. *g* I love my new collection, and it leaves me almost hopelessly indecisive when I post or comment. But in a good way.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Oooh, that one's purty too. I see you're now Playing The Field. You need new icons for that sort of thing!

My icon collection has migrated away from fandom as well, and I find myself looking at and for images that say subtler things in subtler ways.

[thecaelum.livejournal.com]

You would love the work at obsessiveicons. Check them out, they have a lot of excellent and gorgeous icons to choose from. iconsbysarah has some lovely work as well.

On the subject of pretty visuals, urban_decay is also a must-see community, specialising in artistic photographs of urban decay, and foto_decadent often has visually stunning images.

[serenity-valley.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is such wonderful news! I'm so glad you've found another feline companion. Or rather, been found by one. ;)

If you'd like some food back, we've still got tons. We tried it with both cats but Hobbes couldn't hold it down after awhile, unfortunately. Although it did help us in transitioning his diet over from the old Science Diet to a completely organic one. Smaug can hold it down, but it has to be mixed with an organic canned food we found, so it would take us FOREVER to use up everything you gave us. We'd be quite happy to give it back for you to use, if you're interested.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

You are so sweet! I haven't actually adopted this guy--I'm almost sure he belongs to a neighbor; rumor has it he's named Rufus.

But it did my heart so much good to realize that he is very likely actually the Son of Monsoon. The resemblance in body conformation and behavior is uncanny. Also? He did seem to know me and the house, which is just eerie.

[merrymaia.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad Monsoon has a son!

*Hugs*

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Me too! It was and incredibly uplifting discovery.

[owzers.livejournal.com]

*loves* He SO looks like his daddy! Especially the markings around the eyes. *sigh* What a wonderful discovery for you darling - both gifts. Sometimes I'm just agog over the cosmic connectivity that happens in your life - but not surprised. You are a very powerful light. Welcome home angel. *hugs you so very tight*

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

I knew you would totally get it.

*hugs you*

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Beautiful kitty, what a gift.

[sffan.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww.

*hugs*

(and from liquidize, too.)

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks you guys!

I hear you're all at the Casa this weekend. Hope you're having a great time.

[tehomet.livejournal.com]

There is no telling where healing will come from.

I'm happy for you.