Monday, September 29, 2025

Normal?

Thank you all for your purrs, prayers and hugs and for your kind, comforting words. We're slowly getting back to some kind of normal, though what's normal even mean these days? It's been a bit, hasn't it? Feels like I've been on an extended snoozefest or something.


Don't get me wrong- mom and dad have been busy, and I've been doing my part, lying low, getting in my forty or more winks and resting the ol' bones.

After a few good stretchies, we'll try to get back to it. 
Got a lot of catching up to do.

19 comments:

Gidget Blue Sky said...

we missed yoo!

Lynn and Precious said...

Smudge a good rest is deserved when there has been such a sad time in the family. We are furry glad to see you and that you are taking care of mom and dad.

catladymac said...

Glad to see you !

messymimi said...

It's good to hear from you again, I do hope all is as well as can be expected.

The Oceanside Animals said...

Charlee: "It's good to see you, Smudge, and we are glad to see you pacing yourself. We know you must be tired from looking after your folks!"

pilch92 said...

Welcome back. You are being a good girl as your folks are grieving. XO

Zoolatry said...

As we go along the road of life, we encounter so many bumps in the road. Easy does it on those little ones. But getting out of the potholes can take forever ... often, we leave a little bit behind, deep in there. Back on that road, never quite the same again, we travel forward as it is meant to be. Many here travel alongside you.

TurtleLover said...

Good to hear from you 😊

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

It is good to see you back again. There is no normal, you will always grieve, but know that we all support you in your grief.
Good to see you still have a normal though, Smudge.

Katie Isabella said...

Smudge, I have thought of you and your parents quite often. VERY good hearing from you.

Eastside Cats said...

Smudge, we've been sending purrs and hugs through the ether to your pawrents.
Now that we know that you've been doing your bit, we wish only peace and love to your family right now.

Brian's Home Blog said...

I'm glad normal is showing up some sweet Smudge. We send hugs to your peeps.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

lookin my tee gorgeouz smudge, foto one total lee rox…even mor God’
strength two dad, and mom…that roadz de mozt difficult ta travel 💔💔💔

The Island Cats said...

Smudge, you’re right. Nothing seems to be normal anymore.

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We're sorry to have missed this post when it was published. It's good to see you, Smudge. We missed you. We are sending soft purrs to your family.

Purrs,
The Chans

Danielle L Zecher said...

I'm sure you've all needed rest. Grief is exhausting.

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Smudge...omcs apologies for not seeing this earlier.
I have had your staff and you on my mind and in my prayers
Hugs cecilia

meowmeowmans said...

Thank you for checking in, sweet Smudge. We've been thinking of you and Dad and Mom a lot. Sending you all much love and gentle purrs as you figure out your new normal. XO

Hairballsandhissyfits.com said...

Hopefully Smudge is providing lots of comfort at this difficult time