Monday, July 20, 2015

On Receiving Orphaned Kittens (or How Not Being Able to Say NO Can Lead to Becoming a Crazy Cat Lady)

    Photo by Mary Bach

Meditation time
is confined to the bathroom
and my Zen sand garden
is a litter box
tended between loads
of laundry.
My life is filled with
dry, crusty milk replacer
and grace.


When Karin asked us to write about grace in the Imaginary Garden with Real Toads I thought I could tell about recent events at my house.  My husband is a vet and we own a rural, veterinary practice that mainly serves farmers. And in our small community I'm known to be a push over for orphans and waifs, so every once-in-a-while when a farmer runs over a mother cat the babies somehow find thier way to my house.  My son insists we are one litter away from being featured on the show "Animal Hoarders," but in spite of everything... I still feel this (sort of) falls under the category of grace. 

Look at this adorableness!

I'll close with a quote: "Don't forget to spay and neuter your pets."  -Bob Barker (and me!)




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13 comments:

  1. OutlawyerJuly 20, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    This is a beautifully utilitarian kind of spirituality and grace, and though short, manages to convey much generosity of spirit. Thanks, Mary. K.

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  2. GailJuly 20, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    You say crazy cat lady like it's a bad thing.

    Thank you. I have another friend that is raising orphaned kittens. Hers are beginning to eat real food.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I think this definitely does fall under the 'grace' category. You are a lovely, crazy cat lady

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  4. Pat HattJuly 21, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Nothing wrong with being a crazy cat lady lol

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  5. Maude LynnJuly 21, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    "my Zen sand garden
    is a litter box"

    That is just perfect.

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  6. HannahJuly 21, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Awww...I don't blame you!! Super cute and at least you're responsible about it. I love the same line that MZ mentioned! :)

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  7. GraceJuly 21, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    You have a kind heart tending to those babies ~ Good luck but it seems that you are having a lot of fun ~

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  8. hedgewitchJuly 21, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    I love these lines : "my Zen sand garden/is a litter box"--I have been there, not just literally, but worse, mentally! ;_) I am proud of you for loving and helping the helpless, no matter what others call it. It doesn't seem at all crazy to me.

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  9. Magaly GuerreroJuly 22, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    The brightest sign of grace is to see grace where others might not... You shine, wonderfully "Crazy Cat Lady". ♥

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  10. Searching for the StoryJuly 23, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    You're so kind to do this. Risking a feature on "Animal Hoarders" is definitely a sign of a warm heart.

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  11. Steve KingJuly 23, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    You've found one of the best ways to receive "grace." Keep up the good writing and the good work.
    Steve K.

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  12. grapelingAugust 3, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I didn't know James Herriot was still kicking! ~

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  13. rallentandaAugust 23, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Blessings for your kindness !

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