Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Royce grows old

I hate to say it, but Royce is growing very old and ever more feeble. I don't know how much time we have left with him. Yesterday, Sunflower wondered if we should dig a hole in the backyard before freezeup. That could be any day now. Last year, it had happened by now.

It is very hard to dig a grave back there, once the ground has frozen.

Still, I don't think we will dig that hole now. Perhaps Royce can make it through another winter. I hope so. I think so. I'm not sure.

Of course, we are never sure, about any of us.

We are going to lose Martigne and Muzzy very soon - but for a better reason. Toast Ed and Sunflower are in the process of closing on a house in Anchorage. Once they do, they will move these two and little Wry into that house with them.

What will we do out here then?

14 comments:

Ikaika said...

Dear Royce ... what a great cat he is! I hope he will not leave you any time soon.

'Kaika's mom

Elin said...

I feel sad reading this :(

Parker said...

I hope Royce hangs around for a lot longer.

Freya's Staff said...

I really hope that royce stays a lot longer too.

We're sending soft purrs for him...

momsbusy said...

what will royce do without wry? they are best buds. perhaps frequent visits from wry (& crew) will keep royce in good spirits and health. i truly hope so. your house will feel so empty without toast ed and family.

Angel Gracie=^o.o^= said...

Royce is such a beautiful kitty and I am so sorry to hear that the age is catching up.
I pray that Royce will stay through the winter with a healthy time. This I know is hard for your family and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Da Fambly Cat-a-blog Kittiez said...

I wouldn't dig a hole - it would feel as though I was giving up. If he passes in the winter, certainly you can keep him cold until spring.

GLOGIRLY said...

Dear Royce,
Hang in there...you've got many more days to spend being loved and cuddled. Take care buddy.
Glogirly & Katie

Peggy's Place said...

Dear Royce,
We are sending you feel good purrs. It's been over a year when we had the same thoughts about Babe. You can never tell......

Unknown said...

Best wishes for Royce.

Bill said...

I thank you all for the nice comments. I am happy to report that after I ate my oatmeal this morning and Chicago got in her laps, Royce licked the bowl clean.

Prickley Pear Blossom said...

Kracker~ its Toast Ed & Prickley Pear Blossom not Sunflower, although we don't mind Sundflower moving with us. :)

Jim said...

Really lovely. Makes me stop to appreciate what I have, too. Life is oh so short, no?

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