Friendly Fill-Ins Week 396

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Hi everyone! Time for the fill-ins. I came up with the first two sentences and my co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with the second two. If you didn’t do a post for them, you can also answer in the comment section. Thank you to all who participate. Don’t forget to add your link to the hop so everyone can visit you. The link is open until Wednesday night.

1. The best part of 2023 was __________________________.
2. My focus word for 2024 is _______________________________.
3. A new year is a great time to _________.
4. You don’t have to wait for a new year to _________.
My answers:
1. The best part of 2023 was spending time with my nieces, mom, hubby and cats.
2. My focus word for 2024 is rescue (cats). I was unable to help save any cats this year, not just by adopting, but I tried to get others out of situations and failed. I won’t let that happen again.
3. A new year is a great time to try something new- a recipe, a class or whatever you want.
4. You don’t have to wait for a new year to make changes in your life.

We are joining Feline Friday now hosted by Messymimi.

My flashback is Angel Spooky from December 2014.
Many of you already know, but for any new readers, Spooky got to tell his story in the book, Black Cats Tell All by Layla Morgan Wilde.

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  3. Oh, what great fill-ins, and thank you, merci, for doing great fill-in work all year! Do you happen to know how to comment on Atcad, with Fenris and the other animals. Their blog has changed to advertising.

  5. Your feelings are really just right on for you. A family person and obviously a caring cat person. What a cute kitty cat wearing a New Year’s hat.

  7. Failed? I think you help so many and “we” can’t do everything …. I’m glad you keep trying though. It’s always good to try!
    I think you are AWESOME and I appreciate you very much!

    P.S. I’m trying to convince the husband to let me get cat #4 – we don’t want to upset our happy home so just praying about it and we’ll see what happens!

  13. 1. The best part of 2023 was rescuing Lil’ Bit and Squeaker.
    2. My focus word for 2024 is KINDNESS.
    3. A new year is a great time to plan for the first boating cruise of the year.
    4. You don’t have to wait for a new year to have as much fun as I can each day that I’m given.

    Thank you for co-hosting the Friendly Fill-ins.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend, Ellen. My best to all your wonderful kitties. xo ♥

  17. Angel Spooky… so handsome♥
    Ellen, you did some wonderful things for people and cats this year. And don’t forget that the Meowing Crew’s blog helps so many of us. It’s a blog post to look forward to and for me you and the other pet blogs can turn a not so great day into a happy day.
    Your #4 Fill-In is so true!
    My Fill-Ins…
    1. The best part of 2023 was surviving it!
    2. My focus word for 2024 is resilience.
    3. A new year is a great time to learn to just “let it go.” I try but I don’t seem to get the concept.
    4. You don’t have to wait for a new year to start fresh. Thankfully.
    Hugs, Ellen!

    1. Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for these great answers. I am glad you survived this year too. Let it go is easier said than done. I always think of the song of that title from Frozen, it is stuck in my head now. XO

  18. Thanks for hosting the Fill-Ins, I appreciate it. I think you did plenty for cats this year, caring for your own is just as important.

    Spooky didn’t look spooky to me, he looks like quite a charmer. Thanks for linking up with Feline Friday!

    1. Thank you. He was a neighbor’s cat so we did not name him. He was very sweet and social. XO

  19. Don’t you dare feel like a failure after trying to help kitties in need. ~hugs~ I like Eastside Cats’ sentiment. ~nods~ And I totally agree with number four. In fact, New Years’ resolutions annoy me because it makes the gym more crowded for a month or two. lol Be well!

    1. Thank you. Yes, I bet it is busy in January and declines rapidly by the end of the month. XO

  20. I like your fill ins, and Angel Spooky was a good sport to announce Happy New Year to all!

    1. The best part of 2023 was seeing my son get himself a house.
    2. My focus word for 2024 is All Things Work Together For Good; though that is more than one work=d, LOL!
    3. A new year is a great time to make sure you are prepared for anything.
    4. You don’t have to wait for a new year to make positive changes in your life

    1. Thank you. And thank you for these great answers. I am happy to read your son bought a house. And I like your focus sentence. XO

  23. I loved your fill-ins. I am here late and must get back into the living room to help someone…see you tomorrow.

  24. Mew mew mew ‘angel’ Spooky was so ADOORBSS!!! A cute Panfur Pawty Animal!!!!!
    Aunty Ellen yore Fill-Innss are GRATE~~~ BellaSita sayss shee feelss THE same as you about Luna an Charlotte Kittiess. An shee iss all reddy werkin on her Mew Yeer’ss resolution now!
    Mee iss sure youss’ are Sisturss!
    ~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an {{{huggiess}}} BellaSita Mum

    1. Thank you. I think we must be related. Did she ever do the dna test at Ancestry? That would be so cool if we were. XO

  27. Spooky ~ so adorable ~ hugs,

    Wonderful fill ins ~ Happy New Year to you and the fur babies ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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