Saturday 20 July 2024

It's been a while.....

It has indeed been a long while, and times have been difficult.  Our Matriach, Jaava, went to the Rainbow Bridge earlier this month. This was a shock to us all. She was not that old and had anemia for which we know not the cause, and it took her very rapidly. Here is a photo taken the day before she left us, with Papu washing her.

Our Universe was shattered and the Felocracy is struggling to work out a hierarchy - Jaava sorted us all out (including Äiti). Mesi has lost her snugglebuddy (on top of Sampo leaving us not long ago - he was Mesi's best mate). Mesi is glued to Äiti which makes Otso jealous. THat means he gets snarky with Jura and Kalle. Jura copes, but mopes around as he misses Jaava. Kalle is still getting used to having wonderful eyes that can see, and is outdoors as much as he can be - and avoiding Otso who is big and scary to him. Papu does what he wants to do - which means he'll annoy Mesi whenever he feels like it. Mesi is a third of his size.   This will take time.

And then we got the bad news that I have HCM, which is already showing as weightloss.  

This all feels too much for Äiti right now - and she has her own inner struggles with a dizzy brain and she has just been officially diagnosed as autistic, which leaves her with a load of weird human emotions about the last 57 years of feeling like a poop in a food bowl. It's a good thing long term, but a bit of a maelström. Plus, she has been hit hard by the reduction in our numbers - she had hoped for stability for a few years as we are not really oldies!

So, she is devoting her time and energy to us, and herself, and feels pretty bad about the lack of blogging. But we felcorats had a vote and agreed it is fine for her to take an extended break.  We apologise to Loyal Readers, whole heartedly, especially those who have been our Very True friends for such a long time. So many kitties and humans we have loved and so many have gone to play in the tailio tangle of the revontulet

I have no intention of joining them any time soon, but let's see what my heart will do. I have many different yummy foods, and I get to snuggle with Äiti every night. I get to do a bit of supervised socialising, and I have my own balcony. Now you'd think that Mesi and I could cozy up together, but that would be too easy: we despise each other!    Kalle and I get to hang out a bit, but he does not let me steal his heats.

So, that's the update for now from FInland(N). We deeply miss our buddies, and it will all take time to settle. But you can rest assured that every morning when I feel hungry, I walk right across Äiti's face to make sure my needs are met! Oh yes, there is still a lot of life in this Nekkid Viscount yet. 

Be well, friends, and cherish your humans and your felines, and any other creatures that perhaps do not purr so much. 

25 comments:

  1. I am so sorry for the loss of beautiful Jaava. And you will be in my prayers for you HCM. I have missed your posts and was so excited to see one until I read the bad news. You are all in my thoughs and prayers. XO

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  2. Farewell Angel Jaava, and oh dear to you, Viscount Veikko!
    Hugs and purrs to your meowmy.

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  3. I am so sorry for your loss of Jaava, and that you have been diagnosed with HCM. I have not been around commenting very much lately but still trying to do the boys weekly memories. I have finished my first round of chemo and just had a week off. I start again this week, once a week for three weeks then a week off, and so on.
    My best wishes to Äiti.

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  4. We're so sorry for the loss of Jaava, and for shattering news you and Äiti got, Viscount Veikko. It looks like you have a lot on your plate ! Purrs and hugs to you all.

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  5. I am so very sorry to hear about dear Jaava, such a sweetheart. Love and hugs from all of us.

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  6. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Matriarch Jaava.
    I loved how Papu loved and cared for her
    Hugs Cecilia

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  7. First off, so sorry you are dealing with HCM.
    Papu is so sweet in washing Jaava and they sense when death is nearing!
    Big hugs,
    Mariette + Kitties

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  8. So sad to read all of this news. Comforting purrs and hugs from mum.

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  9. Our condolences on the loss of Jaava. That sounds like so much to go through all at once. We hope the world will be gentler with you.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  10. I am so sorry for your loss. And sending healing thoughts for both Veikko and Äiti

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  11. Our Purrs and Comfort for the recent losses and troubles.

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  12. This is hard news, indeed.
    Purrs and purrayers and much comfort sent to all of you, including Aiti with her recent diagnosis.
    We do think an extended rest from blogging is a good idea.
    Sending much love from Oklahoma in the USA.

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  13. We are sorry to read abut Jaava's going, and all the other sad things happening. We send purrayers and Power of the Paw with much love.

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  14. What a loss. I am very sorry to read about Jaava, and I can understand that it is a terrible shock. The resultant disorder in the house only adds to the sorrow. I hope things will work out, with Celestial Jaava's guidance. Godspeed, Jaava.

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  15. It's so sad when our furry children have to fly away...they never spend enough time with us. And to get a bad diagnosis for yourself and Veikko.
    Lets hope that the conduct and hierarchy of the kitties will sort itself out, sooner than later...so that there will be harmony once again.

    Lots of comforting hugs.

    I made you a memento, and sent it to the email address above...

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  16. Run and fly free, sweet, pretty Jaava. You will be so greatly missed and so very welcomed over the Bridge.

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  17. So very sorry to hear all of this troubling news. Sending loads of digital gentle comfort your way. 💔

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  18. I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful, Jaava. Huge hugs♥

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  19. Deer Vi-count Veikko an Catio Catss an Miss Aiti wee are furry sorry that Jaava had to leeve all of youss'. May yore fotoss an memoreess an bloggie postss bee a comfert to youss' durin this diffycult time. Wee send POTP to you Vi-count an Miss Aiti! An lotss of <3 LOVE <3
    ****purrss**** BellaDharma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
    THE Purrfect Pad

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  20. Hugs and heart healing wishes.

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  21. I am sorry you lost one of your finest in Jaava. The grief and tumult must be great for all of you BUT a diagnosis is a good thing. Look on this as going forward with more love for you and understanding. We all need courage, so my cats an I woould like to share a cup full of ours to get you through another day.

    Marjorie and Toulouse
    DashKitten.com

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  22. So sorry to hear of all your losses and illness. We will keep you in our prayers.

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  23. Voimia vastoinkäymisiin ja menetyksiin. This too shall pass.

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