We remember our lovely gentle boy

The 21st of June is so firmly etched on our brains - it was the day we lost Chivers who had bravely fought his battle against whatever toxic substance he had been in contact with.  I still cannot get my head around his passing.  All other cats that we have had, have lived their lives out until old age or age related illnesses have taken them away but not Chivers who we had tried to protect as much as possible from all the dangers that the island possesses but failed.   Of our four cats he was the sweetest, quietest, most affectionate.  He demanded nothing but treats and cuddles and so was often overlooked because the other three have bigger more noticeable personalities.  We miss him dreadfully.  Our one consolation is that we found him as a very very poorly kitten in the garden next door and took him in and gave him nearly 10 years of unconditional love and he us in return and he will always be with us as his final resting place is in our peace garden.

John's Mum sent us the most beautiful hand made card to mark the occasion.  When I opened it I did not fully appreciate the detail she had put on it.  Our four cats.  Three at the bottom, Charlie and Boris in blue collars and Minnie in a pink collar, looking up at their big brother.  Thank you Janet it was beautiful.

We spent a very quiet day today - we just didn't have the enthusiasm to do very much.  I had got the ironing out to tackle but it was hot and sticky and after I had mopped the floors and done some cleaning I just didn't have the strength although I did go through and put away anything that didn't need the iron.  I won't have time to do it tomorrow because I am off to Mum's rather than Wednesday as John is having his second jab.  He was fine after his first one but people seem to be reacting differently after their second although I was fine.

That's it for today - a bit of a sad post I know but it has been emotional.