The 18th Day of Lent

Dear Rufus and Henri,

With the coming of Grace into our family, the two of you have often taken a back seat. Competing with a 100 pound puppy can be tough for two 10 pound cats, but I'll have to give you credit. . you both can hold your own with her, even if her love is a little rough.

Truthfully, though, you all were around during the very darkest of days. Henri climbed me like a telephone pole and, Rufus, you walked on top of me instead of around, just to shake things up a bit. Even in my depression you two snuggled close and expected food and a clean litter box. Petting you guys, feeling your vibrating purrs under my hand kept me grounded and alive during some pretty long nights.

Even now, when I wake up from an all too frequent nightmare featuring past mistakes, I find you stretched out next to me, assuring me that my real life is the good stuff and the scary stuff is just a distant memory.

You know, it's the behind the scenes work that is the most important. Sure, Grace gets to walk in the neighborhood and take trips in the car, but you are the guys I curl up with at night. Your work and faithfulness to me in the dark has made all my time in the light possible.

I couldn't thank you enough.
I love you.
Mom