Blest Sunday: Busy But Blest

MeOW-llo Welcome to a brand new Blest Sunday, one of our most favorite days of the week. It’s been so crazy ‘round here this past week, mommy said the days started runnin’ into one another. Ya’ know mommy has memory purroblems so she likes to have a schedule. She says some of those memory issues are from old age. Ya’ know, she grew up with dinosaurs. Anyways, when her schedule gets messed up, it really throws her off. So, havin’ her counselor come on Furiday ‘stead of Monday and tryin’ to figger out what to pack and where to start, had mommy’s head all in a tizzy. Not to mention all the extra pain cuz of the colds and the doctor messin’ with her medications. Oh and she’s gotta get things together fur her complaint and a new lease. Mommy says she ain’t lettin’ ‘em push us ‘round or out. Altho’, we’d fur sure be up fur movin’ away to a whole new place. We’ll be all packed up; it’d be the purrfect time.  

 

Dezi and Raena lay on cat tree with Blest Sunday banner

 

 

 

          Don’t furget sissy, we’d have to rent some kind’a truck, cuz the car still ain’t fixed. Fur some reason the mechanic won’t call us back with a propurr estimate to fix the busted head gasket. Looks like mommy’s gonna have to find a new mechanic. 

 

Raena lays in chair watching Dezi bathe

 

 

 

Yep Raena, somethin’ else to go on mommy’s schedule. And, with everythin’ that’s been goin’ on, we’ve not been able to visit our furiends, certainly not the way we’d like. We really miss ya’ll. Even tho’ we’ve not been able to visit, we say a purrayer fur ya’ every day. Anyways, busy or not, crazy or not, we’re still Blest. At the moment, we have a roof over our heads and warmth in the cold. Food in our bellies, mommy’s fankful fur her coffee, and an abundance of luv.  

 

Dezi profile laying on floor

 

 

 

          We sure do sissy. What more could a kitty girl asked fur? Altho’ I’s do really miss visitin’ with our furiends. Meowin’ of furiends, we got a card with some green papers this past week from awnty Christine and Spike the Scottish Black Cat, and uncle Greg and the gang at Feline Café’. Fanky fank you. We so ‘purreciate you luvs and suppurrt and furiendship. 

    

Raena lays atop the cat tree

 

 

 

Yes, fank ya’ll. And awnty Cindy sent mommy some old fashioned saltwater taffy that she found at a Stuckies. Me’s never heard of this place, but mommy says she ‘members ‘em from her childhood and thought they’d all closed down. Mommy’s favoritest candy in the whole world is peppermint saltwater taffy. Fank you awnty Cindy, mommy enjoyed her gift.  

  

Dezi and Raena sniff taffy gift from Cindy

 

 

 

          Did mommy let you try any sissy?  

   

‘Course not Raena. Mommy said it wasn’t fur kitties. Sometimes, me wonders ifin she just says that cuz she’s stingy and wants it all to herself.  

 

          Nah sissy, mommy wouldn’t do that…would she? Nah, she wouldn’t. Mommy’s the one that’s always tellin’ us how ‘purrtant it is to share. Anyways, mommy says she has work to do, so we better post our Sunday Selfies, link up with the Kitties Blue and get to work. 

 

Dezi lays pretty on the floor

 

 

 

Sure ’nuff Raena. As we do each week, we’d like to remind you all to take a minute today and every day to Give Thanks fur the Blessings in your lives. Fank you so much fur bein’ Blessings in ours. And, fur your conitnued purrayers and patience durin’ this time. We purromiss to visit when we can, and hopefully this will all settle down soon and things can go back to some kind of normal.  

 

Till the next time…………………………………………………….Be Blest!!!  

 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue   

Raena: Navy Blue

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses   

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle

Chatting Cats: There’s No Stress Here

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle, live from the chaotic Three Belles Ranch. (The skies rumble and groan and cause the floors and windows to vibrate.) Hey sissy, wait up. Whare are you goin’, It’s just a little winter storm. Mommy says anytime the weather has such drastic extremes from highs to lows or lows to highs, a storm is sure to follow. Guess you were right, those purretty spring days are gone. 

 

Raena lays on floor

 

 

 

          Yeah Raena, me doesn’t like the storms outside, but storm mommy’s  on the loose inside. Me’s not sure which is worse. MOL  

 

Ain’t that the truth sissy. I’s like break times bestest, when mommy sits down and gives us extra luvvins. Ya’ know, we read that February is Nat’l. Responsible Pet Owner month. That got us to thinkin’ ‘bout what that really means. Ya’ know, we all know respawnsible pet owners purrmote spay/neuter, and the over all health of their kitties and woofies. It means to feed us appropriate foods and keep us safe. But what ‘bout our emotional health; ‘specially durin’ stressful times like storms or packin’ up to move?  

 

          It doesn’t even have to be somethin’ that big Raena. You know us kitties aren’t always big fans of change. Just rearrangin’ the furniture is enuff to really stress us out. Mommy says that’s one of the reasons she rearranges what she can offen. She says desensitizin’ us is one way to help keep our stress levels down when somethin’ big happens. 

 

Dezi lays on floor with nip toys

 

 

 

Really sissy? That’s why she does that? I’s just thought she was bored. MOL 

 

          That’s purrobably true too Raena. Mommy does say that after a while of lookin’ at the same old same old, the walls start closin’ in. Me’s never seen the walls move, but ifin mommy says so, they must. 

 

I’s didn’t know our walls moved sissy. I’s saw somethin’ like that on the teevee the other day; it was scary. I’s glad mommy moves things ‘round so we don’t get squooshed. (Raena cleans her toe beans) Flat cats would take on a whole new meanin’. MOL 

 

Raena bathes, toe beans

 

 

 

 

          Funny Raena, you’re a real comedi-cat. 

  

Fanky fanks sissy. Do ya’ think I’s could get a gig as a stand up comedi-cat? (Dezi rolls her eyes) Anyways…We’ve written several Service Cat postys on movin’ and remodelin’ with kitties and settin’ up a Decompression Room to keep stress levels down. But, we don’t really have the room fur that, and we really need to be with mommy. Ya’ know, just in case she needs us. 

 

          And just cuz we don’t wanna be away from her Raena. We’re far less stressed when we can be with mommy than when we’re sepurrated from her. ‘Course a good roll on a pawsum nip toy never hurts either.

 

Dezi rolls around on catnip toys

 

 

 

That’s true too sissy. So, mommy takin’ sit down breaks to give us that extra luvvins is also how we all relieve the stress. Which of course, helps our emotional health. We’re cuddle cats, lap cats, snuggle buddies, whatever ya’ call kitties who be all up in the humans business all the time. But, even ifin your kitty is totally the opposite, he/she still needs ya’ to take care of his/her emotional health. 

  

          Maybe even more so Raena, after all the opposite of us would be a kitty who lives with a lot of stress and fear in their lives already.  

 

You’re right sissy, I’s didn’t even think ‘bout that. Fur those kitties, speakin’ calmly and tellin’ ‘em what’s goin’ on and reassurin’ ’em that they’re still your nummer one is the bestest way to help them; besides a Decompression Room. 

 

          Even with it Raena. Mommy believes that on some level we totally unnerstand, and that tellin’ us what’s goin’ on each step of the way helps keep us calm.   

 

Raena gets lap lovingI’s luvs you mommy.

 

 

 

‘Course we unnerstand her sissy. Hmmmmpht We are cats after all. Looks like mommy’s thru with her break, so let’s go see ifin we can help. Sooner or later she’s gonna have to open the door to the furbidden room (closet). I’s gotta hone mine’s sneaky skills to get in there and explore.  

 

Till the next time……………………………………………………………..Be Blest!!!   

 

Raena: Navy Blue  

Dezi: Vibrant Blue 

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses  

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Chatting Cats: A Mewsy Tuesday

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle, comin’ to ya’ live from the chaotic Three Belles Ranch. Let me tell ya’, there’s stuffs everywhere. Our canopied cot disappeared into a box last night. Sissy and me were watchin’ to make sure it went in the keep pile. We might not use it very offen, but it’s ours and we might want to some day. I’s better not see any of our nip nanners goin’ into a box. That would be a travesty. 

 

Raena lays on cat mat while watching Dezi play with Yeowww nip nanner

 

 

 

          What do you know ‘bout travesties Raena? 

 

I’s asked the lady in the box (Alexa <Echo Dot>) sissy and she said it was the purrfect word. Sometimes she can be helpful, just not so much when she starts talkin’ outta the blue at 3 in the meownin’.   

 

Raena lays on tent cot selfie

 

 

 

          Yeah Raena, me will never unnerstand why she just blurts out things sometimes. Did you hear mommy yellin’ at her the other day?   

 

When the lady said “I’s lissenin’” sissy?   

 

          Yep Raena, mommy hates that drop in mode. Mommy says nopawdy should be droppin’ in on us, so she doesn’t unnerstand why the lady would need to be lissenin’. The furst time she told her to stop. When it happened again a few minutes later, mommy was yellin’ at her and askin’ why she was lissenin’ and who was lissenin’.  

 

Dezi looks dow in curiosity from atop cat tree

 

 

 

It’s kind’a funny how the lady shut up after that, huh sissy? Bet she won’t lissen in any more, least not fur a while.  

 

          Let’s hope so Raena. 

 

I’s haven’t seen any of those aliens ‘round fur a few days sissy. Ya’ reckon they went back to their home? 

 

Raena sits on cat tree house in front of window

 

 

 

          Raena, they’re workers, not aliens. Mommy says they took the week off.  

 

That seems kind’a silly to me. Last week it was fureezin’ cold ‘round here, but this week is like Spring. It was actually 71° here yesfurday. 

 

          Don’t worry Raena, that won’t last. The temps are on the decline all week. It’s winter time in the south, that means ya’ never know what you’re gonna get. 

 

Uh, Sissy, I’s thought that was kind’a normal ‘round here no matter what time of year it is?.  

 

          Well yeah Raena, that’s true. Ya’ know, normally me would be askin’ mommy to take us out fur a stroll. But, you’ve been hoggin’ the stroller every wakin’ hour of every day.  

 

Close up of Dezi sitting pretty in the stroller outside

 

 

 

I’s just makin’ sure I’s ready and that mommy doesn’t furget to take me with her. You know, all these boxes might be fun, but it’s also a little worrisome. You know us kitties don’t like change.  

 

Raena lays sleeping in the Gen7 stroller

 

 

 

          Me knows what you mean Raena. But, me’s purretty sure mommy won’t furget us. Me’s done this befur ya’ know?. It might not have been me’s most favorite thing in the world, but mommy never furgot ‘bout tryin’ to keep me and sis Lexi comfy and happy. Me has no doubts she’ll do the same fur you and me.

 

Well that’s good to know sissy. Ya’ know, I’s thinkin’ we should write a little mini series on movin’ and remodelin’ the ranch with kitties. After all, we’re more accustomed to chaos than most kitties and yet we still find all of this a little distressing.  

 

Raena lays on boxes in hallway

 

 

 

          Me agrees Raena. Another of your plans that aren’t so bad. We also need to start thinkin’ ‘bout what we’re gonna do fur mommy fur Valentine’s day. It’ll be here befur ya’ know it. 

 

You mean our handsum Persian furiend Valentine has a day all to hims self that we’re s’posed to gift to mommy? 

 

          Uh No Raena, me thinks it’s purrobably the other way ‘round. Me’s purretty sure he got his name from the holiday. Anyways, let’s go put our heads together and see what we can come up with. 

 

Dezi and Raena touch noses on chair

Okay sissy, I’s luvs head butts and nose touches.

 

Till the next time……………………………………………………………….Be Blest!!!  

 

Raena: Navy Blue   

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses  

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Blest Sunday: The Blessings of Friendship

Dezi and Raena lay on cat tree with Blest Sunday banner

 

MeOW-llo furiends, it’s one of our favorite days of the week, Blest Sunday. Let me tell ya’, with all the crazies ‘round here this week, we’re fur sure feelin’ Blest. Ya’ might ‘member that earlier this week we got new windows put in our ‘pawrtment. Lots of ya’ thought they’d make things warmer. We’d sure like to hope so, but like most things ‘round here, they’re the cheapest they could find.  No double panes here. MOL

 

Raena looks out new windows from cat tree

 

 

 

          Hmmmmpht  And how are we s’posed to look out those things sissy? ‘Stead of one solid pane, we now have a bunch of little squares. It’s not like each square has it’s own action. Nooooooo, the action gets cut into pieces now. 

 

Dezi looks down in curiosity from atop cat tree

 

 

 

It’s winter time Raena, what action are you even meowin’ ‘bout? We haven’t seen a squirrel or a bird in so long, me thinks they’re all hold up and waitin’ fur spring to return. 

 

Raena looks out window from cat tree

 

 

 

          Yeah, but I’s was watchin’ the aliens come and go from their ship (porta potty). Ya’ gotta keep an eye on ‘em ya’ know?   

 

Seriously Raena, they’re not aliens, they’re just workers.  

 

          That’s what they want you to think sissy. And then when ya’ let your guard down, they swoop in and snatch ya’. Don’t worry tho’, I’s will purrtect ya’.  

 

Dezi stoic profile sitting on chair arm

 

 

 

Oh Meow, me can sleep much better now that me knows you’re gonna purrtect us. (Dezi shakes her head and rolls her eyes) The mighty RaenaBelle, Purrtector of all. MOL  

 

          Are you laffin’ at me sissy? Cuz you know I’s not ‘fraid of anythin’, unlike some kitty girl who shall remain nameless. (fake cough cough) Sissy.  

 

Dezi and Raena have a spat at top of cat tree

 

 

 

Me’s not even gonna dignify that with an answer Raena. Besides, this is Blest Sunday, not fight with your sisfur Sunday. We are Blest that no kitty escaped durin’ the window exchange, and it was over befur mommy froze. Kittens, Once those windows were removed, it got really chilly in here. Meowin’ of chilly, the little space heater we used in the bedroom and bathroom broke the other day. The vent in the bathroom doesn’t work, so that room is like a freezer in the winter and a sauna in the summer. Fanks to awnty Cindy fur our new space heater, we can get some warmth in there again. 

 

Raena checks out the new space heater from CindyY, This sure is cute.

 

 

 

          Sure nuff sissy. And let me tell ya’, that little thing can put off some heat.  

 

Dezi kitten bowl card

 

 

 

That’s the truth Raena. As always, our greatest Blessing this week is all of our furiends. We are so fankful fur each and every one. We purray you all will be unnerstandin’ and patient with us over the next few weeks. Mommy has to get busy and get our things packed up as bestest she can. That means we won’t have a lot of time to spend visitin’ with ya’ll. Rest assured, we might not be able to get by, but you will all be in our thoughts and purrayers.  

 

Raena kitten bown card

 

 

 

          Yep sissy, every night befur we go to sleep and every meownin’ befur we start our day, we Give Fanky fanks to God fur each of you and ask Him to Bless and keep you. That’s somethin’ that will never change, no matter what. I’s gonna link us up with the Kitties Blue fur Sunday Selfies and then go see ifin mommy needs any help. You can make your own Kitten Bowl selfies by clickin’ here.

 

Dezi bows her head to pray

 

 

 

As we do each week, we’d like to remind you to take a minute today and every day to Give Thanks fur the Blessings in your lives. Fank you all fur bein’ Blessings in ours. We luv each of you very much. 

 

Till the next time………………………………………………………………….Be Blest!!!   

 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue  

Raena: Navy Blue

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses  

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle