Capturing A Moment
December was a difficult month for me: I moved to a city where I didn’t know anyone, in hopes it would be a better fit for me; my then-boyfriend and I broke up; and my cat Marty had emergency surgery when it became clear there was a growth in his stomach, causing him a lot of pain. It was this last piece of news that hit me the hardest — I was just really learning how to love this cat, adopted from a shelter by an ex-boyfriend, then stolen by me when it was clear he wasn’t being treated well. At the beginning he had been stand-offish and always pretty independent. But he had changed in the months before the surgery. I had changed too.
The surgery went well, but the prognosis wasn’t good. The vet gave him a month.
It’s been four.
I know I don’t have forever, but I do have this time.
And I wanted it captured, with me in it. I’ve typically been the one snapping photos, but really wanted some of me with my cats. My friend Carrie came by and took a few photos for me.
There are days that harder and days that are great. I don’t always know which it will be. My work sometimes falls a bit behind, because I need to be present more with my cats than with emails or my blog. But I am where I need to be, and that matters most to me — and to them, I suspect.
Your priorities are where they need to be. His little life is short and he appreciates that you are there for him. You rescued him once before so he knows you’re his hero. Bless is little heart.
Those really are beautiful photos. So gorgeous.
I hope it goes well. I hope to see you this Summer!
I’m so glad Marty’s holding on for so much longer than expected. I’m so glad you thought to take these photos, photos that you can cherish forever (from now to many, many years in the future). I’m here whenever you need anyone to talk to about our loving furry friends or anything at all.