Making friends - Fudge and Libby

Things are going a lot better lately. Our two cats are now able to stand within a feet of each other and nose touches have frequently been seen. Last night both of them curled up on the back of the sofa a few feet from each other.

Libby loves to lie wherever Fudge has been. Once I see Fudge lying somewhere, I know the minute he gets up Libby will claim the space. She's also making these beautiful fluting noises as she approaches Fudge, which seems to calm him. Libby is learning proper cat etiquette, as she's no longer trying to jump on him or swat at him in an invitation to play.

I'm sure there's going to be a few cat wrangles, but so far its going quite well.

Its one of those . . .

I Asked...

I asked The Goddess to take away my pain.
The Goddess said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked The Goddess to make my handicapped child whole.
The Goddess said, No. Her spirit is whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked The Goddess to to grant me patience.
The Goddess said, No. patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked The Goddess to give me happiness.
The Goddess said, No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked The Goddess to spare me pain.
The Goddess said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked The Goddess to make my spirit grow.
The Goddess said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
The Goddess said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked The Goddess to help me love others, as much as she loves me.
The Goddess said, Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

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