Thursday, December 11, 2014

Jewel's Journeys

Photo credit: Erik Drost

The first Christmas I knew Jewel, I went over to spend the day with her and her former owner (we were obviously not roommates then).  Jewel didn't have any toys, and that made me quite sad for her.  So for Christmas, I decided to start her toy collection (which I would add to over time) off with a little kickeroo.  I also bought her some treats, which were her favorite thing in the world!

When I arrived at their house, I placed the toy, treats, and my friend's present under the tiny table tree he had.  While my friend cooked a little food, I watched as Jewel went over to the presents to check them out (nobody had ever gotten her a present before!!).

The next thing I knew, Jewel was dragging her bag of treats, wrapped in Christmas paper, away from the tree!  How I wish I had a photo or video of her doing this to show you!  It was so adorable!!  She couldn't wait to get into those treats.

Needless to say, she LOVED the treats I got her!  She also really liked her new toy :)


We received two wonderful surprises today that we wanted to tell you about as well.  The first came from our awesome friends Robin, Dave, Cinco, and Manna from Playful Kitty.  They sent us a Christmas tree and some ornaments!!  Aren't these owls pretty?  They remembered that owls remind me of my Jewel.  So even thought Jewel is not here with us physically this Christmas, she will definitely be present this year during the celebration.  As soon as I get ornament hooks later, I will put up and decorate the tree.  I can't wait to show you all what it looks like!


The second surprise came tonight.  I received a box, and, thinking it was Milita's present I had ordered, I opened it up.  Was I ever surprised to find a Grumpy Cat coloring book, which I wrote about in last week's Jewel's Journeys post, and Grumpy Cat stickers!!  This very sweet and thoughtful package came from our sweet friends Melissa and Truffles from Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries, & Meows.

Thank you so very very much for thinking of us!  We are blessed to have friends like you.  This season is an incredibly difficult one without Jewel, but having such thoughtful and caring friends sure helps.  :)


15 comments:

  1. Those gifts are so wonderful - and so very thoughtful of Truffles and her human and Cinco and Manna and their humans!

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  2. What nice gifts! And that ornament is a great way to remember sweet Jewel. :)

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  3. I know how hard last Christmas was, my first without Angel Tara, and I don't know what I would have done without Truffles, so I'm thinking of you. I really hope you enjoy your gifts. And I can't believe sweet Jewel didn't have any toys and treats. Thank goodness you 2 found each other!

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  4. We know it's tough without Jewel because she really loved you too. Those gifts are so nice!!!

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  5. What a sweet Christmas memory of Jewel! And those gifts from Robin and Melissa are so very sweet and thoughtful. Thinking of you!

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  6. It was neat reading about how Jewel 'went' for those gifts!
    How nice to have those things sent to you.

    Sending a ton of virtual (((((hugs)))))....

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  7. It breaks my heart that Jewel never had toys or a gift until you met her. I am so glad you rescued her and made her life full of love.

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  8. I'm glad that you were able to give Jewel her first present! I'm sure that she was very grateful. You were a huge blessing on her life. :)

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  9. jewel will always remember all de gifts you gave her....

    promise

    =^..^=

    ♥♥♥

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  10. It is sad that Jewel never had any gifts until you gave her them. The gifts that you receved are thoughtful and lovely.

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  11. We loved hearing about your memory of Jewel's first Christmas. Continue to remember all those little tidbits throughout the season. Maybe they will warm you heart just a little as you miss Jewel this Christmas. Hugs, Janet and Ho, ho, ho, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  12. That was such a sweet memory of Jewel. And aren't our blogger friends amazing? Such great gifts!

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