Sam, Allie, and L.C.

Sam and I had two constant companions last night - Allie and L.C. which stands for Little Cat and is pronounced Elsie.  L.C. is the kitten who showed up on our deck one week to the day after my car accident (hence her name).  Each of these relative youngsters and new additions to our family were teaching me last night.  Simple lessons from each of them, though not always easy.

Allie got a pretty good night's sleep, untroubled by Sam's distress.  L.C. is visiting New York for the first time and was thoroughly exploring her boundaries (my upstairs bedroom) and playing with a pink ball.  I felt that Allie was modeling the inevitability of the situation for me - whatever happens is what happens.  At one point in the early morning, she jumped off the bed and laid down next to Sam with her spine to his spine.  Yin and yang, male and female, mostly white and mostly black, young and old, entering and preparing to depart.  She has (mostly) always been gently curious and affectionate with Sam and he has been extremely tolerant of her youthful energy and enthusiasm - which sometimes includes jumping over him as he lies on the floor or stepping on him by accident.  Here is a picture of them together from this Spring when Allie joined us...

Meanwhile, L.C. was apparently oblivious to everything Sam and I were going through.  "Why are you on the floor with Sam?  Hey, I want some pets too!  Pet me!  Hi, Sam, what are you doing?  I'm going to GET that pink ball!!  Get out of the way, Sam, I want some water, too...", etc., etc.  Again, the inevitability of the situation.  To all things there are a season and as one season ends, another begins...

Simple, though not easy.  For me at least, and especially with my animal friends...