A rare flower
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That's what she was. Lilly... a rare flower.
Thank you all - for your kindnesses and comforting words and for your incredible generousity. I feel and have felt so unbelievably supported during what has been such a testing time. I thought you might all like to know that your donations has almost entirely covered the veterinary fees for Lilly and for the many vaccinations needed. I am just overwhelmed at the kindness of "strangers" - and yet you are not.
During my time grieving the loss of Lilly I was surprised to realise that we only had her with us for 14 weeks. It seemed more like she had been with us forever. I can't reason with the reasoning mind why I felt such a sting at the loss of her... I mean when you've had a cat for such a short while. But she was a rare one. When you rescue a cat - or a kitten in this case - you get attached in a deep way. The top image is taken just moments after I brought her home (you can read her rescue story here). She was rescued from an abandoned building site and she just had the saddest look in her eyes. And yet she was such a precious and naked little bundle (naked from skin fungus).
The little soul behind these eyes just instantly got to me and I fell so much in love with her.
After recovering from her skin fungus she was introduced to her many friends... here she is standing upright in the doorway curiously looking at her new roomies.
Here she is testing her own strength with Rosie... Lilly was no push-over in spite of her much smaller size.
Lilly and Rosie playing with my shoe-laces...
- and Lilly enjoying being the center of attention!
These last images are from November and December where Lilly was begining to be a beautiful young cat in her own right.
On a sunny and mild December morning...
Her life was too short but she did reach her full bloom...
- and I have to guess that she fullfilled her purpose in life. I like to think that things happen for a reason and it already feels as if much has changed around here since she passed. Her passing has been a catalyst somehow and now we need to see what the year has in store.
Soon things will return to "normal" - at least for those cats that have sat in isolation and when we once again sit together on the garden steps we will have a quiet moment for Lilly looking out on Lilly's Heaven... the garden where she is laid to rest.
Comments
So glad so many donated - you deserve such great support as you do great thing.
Hugs
xoxoxo
with all sadness, I want to ask: Isn't that a great life, when Lilly fullfilled her purpose. I hope we can do that too in our life. You have given her this life because without you, she would have never experienced love and care. And now she plays in heaven and will stand in line one day....
I wish so much, that you and all your cats are now safe and in good health.
Hugs and loving greetings, Johanna
these photos are amazing, I fell in love from them I can only imagine the joy she was in person
she moved on knowing she was loved, and that is all because of you
it will be good for you to have the others back
hugs to all
After a long day back and forth to Atlanta (6+ hours driving for me...) with Pieter I am too tired to read many blogs but this one was a MUST for me as I do care about your furbabies. Lilly at least knew how to be loved, how to play, how to hypnotize you with her eyes where you look straight into her soul. It stings, certainly but look at how many countries in the world did read about her short and sweet life. She's free and will probably protect you in return!
Love to you dear friend,
Mariette
I lost my 20 year old this summer and healing has been a rough go. Her absence hits me like a ton of bricks at random moments and it makes my heart ache.
But I'm a bit like you. I've started opening my home to kitties in need and have found such joy in it. In fact I just posted about my foster kitties (and my own) on my blog yesterday!
I love coming here and seeing these gorgeous kitties blossom into who they were meant to be!
I'm so glad that the donations covered most of the expenses. That's just wonderful to hear. I know I felt honored to do my little part in this. You and your cats are never far from my heart.
You asked about the heart wreath. Yes, I learned the wreath from the 12 Artsy Ornaments course. The first one I wrapped in burlap and was a 12 inch round. When I saw the heart I knew I just had to make one using it and that paisley material. I love how it came out. If you have burlap try making the roses using it. I really like how they came out.
Hugs to you and yours,
Kay
Sending you big hugs!
xo Catherine
Bless you...
Since we fixed our 'crowd' the new skinny cats seem to have stopped coming.
Hugs from me and mom Camilla
Take care.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx & Mum Sue
Kisses
Mum sends (((hugs)))
Hop on over to my blog -- there's something there for you!!!
Hugs,
Kay
What a tender blessing Joan~
Certainly Lily was such a sweet kitty, although the time you spent with her was very short, Lily had the chance to know what love was, because of you. She felt loved and protected by you, and I'm sure whenever she is, she must be very grateful because she met you. You have a great and wonderful heart.
I also want to thank you because today my husband went to the post office, and I got your lovely present, it is very nice and sweet, I have to find a special place in my sewing room to put it. I'm also so glad to have you as my friend, even we are very far, I know you are such a wonderful human being.
I took some pictures and I'm going to post about it in my blog. Thanks again!!! You just made my day!
Lots of love,
Laura =)
x
I'm so glad enough money to cover medical expenses and vaccinations was donated. Thank you for doing what you do in a country with such a problem and likely no rescue groups to turn to.
I have a little blogaward for you on my blog :)
Anya (http://catwhisperer.blogspot.com/)
Chelo
Hugs, Karin