Gifts, Blossoms, and Well Wishes

So as the weeks have flown by I realized that school will be out soon.  My duties as professor at a local college will be completed by the end of this week. 

And as the weeks have become busier and busier I didn't have much time to reflect on the passing of my cat, Mozart.  But God has a way of encouraging us as we need it best.  Friends began sending me random messages of encouragement.  Several of you readers were very kind in encouraging me too. And just a few days ago a card arrived in the mail.  It was from several sweet ladies at the veterinarian clinic Mozart used to visit.

Inside the words were so kind and honest.  Everyone at the clinic loved my cat and so I knew their words were sincere.  It really cheered me up.  Well, as much as condolences can cheer one up.

That same evening I had to perform in a concert and I hadn't even had time to invite any friends.  But God put it on the mind of a special friend to find out when my performances were scheduled.  She greeted me afterwards with fresh flowers! I was so surprised.  And they smelled wonderful.  It was another encouragement to me.

And then, driving home from work the other day it seemed as if all the flowering trees in my neighborhood conspired to bloom at the same time.  There was so much color!  And there were so many flowers that their petals were blanketing the streets.  It was gorgeous!  

Once my days are little more relaxed I hope to take a leisurely walk around my neighborhood and photograph all the beautiful colors.

Meanwhile, indoors has been peaceful at home.  Our two cats, Haydn and Salieri, have finally gottten neutered and are the sweetest and cuddliest cats around.  For those of you who remember, Haydn ( the one with the spots) showed up on our back porch steps wailing and crying to come in when he was only a few weeks old.

To this day we don't know how he found us.  We still believe God led him to our door.  He knew we would need healthy, happy cats for the day Mozart would be departing.

Salieri, Sali as we affectionately call him,  speaks a lot.  It almost seems like he tries to sing whenever he sees any of us.  He is the first to greet us in the mornings and has become very tame.

So... life goes on.  Praise the Lord!  In our home there is new life.  All around our home there is new life.  Spring is certainly a season of rebirth.