Some people assume all angels are dressed in white and have wings.
I'm here to tell you that some are dressed in black and have fur.
Mom's been having a bit of hard time since I left home and moved to Texas. Change is hard. Growing up is hard. Being a grown-up is hard.
A few weeks ago, a family member tagged me in a picture on facebook of this little black kitten and asked if I wanted him. I thought of my mom right away, and pretty soon my aunt and I were in cahoots to get mom to adopt this kitten. I talked to my mom on the phone who was unsure she wanted to take him saying, "...but it's the first time in my life I'm free." I retorted with, "...to do WHAT?!?! You don't travel, you don't go out, you stay home and lounge around." I ended our convo with my tried and true philosophy of life: "a kitten is never a bad idea" and I think that pretty much sealed the deal. She took him.
...and we're absolutely in love...
He popped out of the carrier he rode in on and immediately started running and playing. There was no weariness or hesitation. He was like, "Hi, new family! I'm here and I'm home." There was a new black cat in our life, and he arrived on Halloween. ♥ (look at #2 on this list from a couple of weeks ago...before we knew anything about him)
He met the whole fam that day, who came over for dinner to see me on my trip back home. They loved him, he loved them...he didn't cower, he didn't hide...he fit right in.
The next day, mom took him ot the vet to get dewormed, and we gave him his first (and probably last) bubble bath. We blow-dried him, and he slept cozily and soundly wrapped in a fuzzy white blanket for two whole hours.
He doesn't do that 'kneading dough' thing cats do when they're sleepy or hungry or comfy. He loves chasing crumpled up paper balls, and when I went to take it from his mouth to throw - I kid you not - he growled at me, like a dog. We even watched him standing on his hind legs with the arms by his side like a meerkat. We absolutely adore him.
I truly believe he's an angel sent to give my mother just what she needs at this time of transition. We love you to the moon and back, Jack Black! Take care of my mommy while I'm gone, and before you know it, you'll be meeting your older brother and sister!
