I start every year by making this my first read for the year. Normally I finish it in a couple of hours, but this year is different. I‘ve not read a book in weeks, including audiobooks, so it‘s an accomplishment to complete this little jewel of a book.
Grief is hard; we all know that. I‘m adjusting to suddenly having so much time on my hands. I had limited downtime, especially with the extensive caregiving needs the last 2 weeks of December. ⬇️⬇️
Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ I‘m exhausted, drained, hollow, and lost. And yet, time marches on. Of my three remaining boys, Xander is depressed, and so I‘m talking with him and playing with him and making sure he knows he is loved. We‘ll get through this, one day at a time. Thank you, everyone, to your kindness, love, and support. I was so touched by the outpouring of sentiment from everyone. I wish I could repay each and everyone of you with something. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 23h
Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ It helps to know I‘m not alone. Thank you. Of course, I had to share a cat photo! #SebastianKitty had no clue he acted as a book prop. #CatsOfLitsy . And, for those doing the #192030 challenge, this is an excellent book for #1970 . It‘s a beautiful look at friendship. 23h
Librarybelle I know I‘m also behind with discussion questions for groups. I will get to them; thank you for your patience! 23h
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JenReadsAlot No words for the loss of a pet. Take care of you ❤️ 23h
rubyslippersreads You are the very best cat mom. 😽 23h
AmyG Sending a hug. Loss is hard so you take care of yourself first. We will all be here. 23h
Jas16 Sending ❤️ 23h
Amiable ❤️❤️ Sending hugs. And I second your suggestion about the book for 1970. I read it last year for the first time and absolutely loved it. 22h
PurpleyPumpkin So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and the boys. 💜 22h
Leftcoastzen It‘s just so hard to lose a kitty . Hugs 22h
Ruthiella It is so very hard. Take the time you need. ❤️ 22h
BookishMarginalia Big hug 💜 22h
ferskner I'm glad you're finding some comfort where you can. ♥️ 22h
BiblioLitten Sending hugs. 💕 22h
Deblovestoread I still have not read this book! Think I‘ll go order a copy now. Sending continued hugs, Jess. 21h
Mollyanna Sending comfort your way as you grieve 💕. Take care of yourself. 21h
Caryl I‘m so sorry. And that is a wonderful book to read every year. Sending hugs your way. 💕 20h
mrp27 Lots of love and comfort to you. 💗 20h
bookandbedandtea I'm sorry for your loss; it's so hard to lose a pet. Sending love. ❤️ 16h
dabbe Continued thoughts, hugs, and love are sent to you and your boys. 🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️ 15h
Librarybelle Thank you, @JenReadsAlot @rubyslippersreads @AmyG @Jas16 @Amiable @PurpleyPumpkin @Leftcoastzen @Ruthiella @BookishMarginalia @ferskner @BiblioLitten @Deblovestoread @Mollyanna @Caryl @mrp27 @bookandbedandtea @dabbe 13h
Leftcoastzen One of my all time favorite reads as well ! 13h
Librarybelle @Leftcoastzen I‘m so glad I picked this up years ago, thanks to Litsy recommendations, and have read it every year since. 13h
TheBookgeekFrau More hugs to you 🫂 12h
Librarybelle Thank you, @TheBookgeekFrau ❤️ 55m
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