We are joining Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. I am thankful that Joanie will be celebrating her 17th birthday tomorrow. I am sad that her brother, Angel Sammy is no longer with us, but thankful for all the years of love he gave me. I am still finding it tough to fall asleep without my boy making muffins in my hair and purring.
This is last year’s photo of their birthday.
We are joining the poetry day named after Teddy’s angel brother Sammy ‘s Poetry Day. Here is the photo prompt provided.
Will you look at the side of those teeth
If his jaw snaps shut, I don’t want to be underneath.
I’m glad he can no longer chew
I would have preferred a visit to the zoo.
I also want to share a beautiful poem Angel Madi’s mom wrote about my sister:
V anessa
A mazing friend to all
N ever ever forgotten
E yes as bright as diamonds
S parkling smile
S ister of Ellen
A nimal lover
A mazing friend to all
N ever ever forgotten
E yes as bright as diamonds
S parkling smile
S ister of Ellen
A nimal lover
Here are the Friendly Fill-Ins for tomorrow. I came up with the first two and my co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with second two.
1.I’m usually _________________ but sometimes I can be _____________________.
2. A new show ( or book or food) I like is ________________________.
3. I would like to skip _________ and jump right to _________.
4. I haven’t _________ since _________.
Beautiful poetry! So much to be grateful for! 🙂 <3
Thank you. XO
Happy Birthday to Joanie but sorry about Angel Sammy. Cute poem by you about the photo, and lovely poem by Angel Madi’s Mom. XO
Thank you. XO
~hugs~
XO
The firsts are always so very hard.🥰🎂
That is a fun poem about Mr Toothy!
And yes, a very sweet poem for your sister. You could take that poem, and surround it with flowers, all embroidered as a remembrance for your great nieces. (And one for yourself, too…)❤️
Yes, they are. That is a good idea. XO
Happy birthday for Joanie tomorrow, and to Angel Sammy in Heaven. That is a fun poem with the dinosaur, and a sweet poem from Cecilia.
Thank you. XO
Mom and I love the poem for Vanessa…..and the photo of Angel Sammy and his sister sweet Joanie enjoying birthday cake is adorable. I know Angel Sammy will make sure Joanie has a happy day. As for the dino photo – GOOD JOB giving us a giggle – I think I’d prefer seeing those teeth from a distance too!!!!
Hugs, Teddy
Thank you. XO
How pawsome that Joanie will be celebrating her 17th birthday!!!! Awesome!
I also like the poem for Vanessa 🙂
Purrs, Julie
Thank you. XO
Great poems and Happy Birthday to Joanie.
Thank you. 🙂
Some cats never really leave. They hang around in your heart with vivid memories.
Yes, they do. XO
Angel Sammy will be there for the birthday celebration; you just won’t see him.
Your heart knows, and Joanie knows.
Thank you. XO
I love the poem about your sister the very best. Cecilia is such a gem.
I know how much you miss Angel Sammy. You made me smile.
I’m all ready for the Friendly Fill-ins. Thank you for co-hosting.
Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday, Ellen. Scritches to the kitties. ♥
Thank you. Yes, she is. I look forward to your fill-in answers. XO
Your poem is a beautiful tribute to your sister. xo
Thank you. XO
Happy Birthday to Joanie. Many hugs and purrs.
Thank you. XO
Charlee: “Happy impending big one-seven to Joanie!”
Chaplin: “We know Angel Sammy will be there to celebrate in spirit!”
Thank you. XO
We will do our best to come to the party. We don’t have power from ian.
Darn! Sorry you lost power. XO
Ellen you are so very welcomed…a sister is a gift…the bond and treasures you and Vanessa had as sisters was shared TGO and TM…such memories.
Hugs to you and Joanie on her birthday as you remember your Angel Sammy
Today was groceries early then our Covid boosters. Wanted all that done just incase they weather that is predicted (3-4″) of rain possibly starting tomorrow thru Sunday.
Cecilia
Thank you. Glad you got your booster. Praying you stay safe. XO
Happy Birthday to Jaonie and Ellen, we send you gentle paw pats and whisker kisses for Angel Sammy! We love the teeth poem and the one Cecilia wrote for your sister is wonderful. We are thankful for you! Purrs Marv (and Mom)
Thank you. ANd I am thankful for you and glad you are back. Xo
Happy Birthday sweet Joanie! I just love that poem, cute!
Thank you. Xo
Happy ‘Purr-Day’ sweet Joanie! 😻
Thank you. XO
We all know what it’s like. My Oliver passed in March, yet I still miss his purrs so much at night. I’m ready to adopt an adult cat now, though. Nell, Lucy and I need somebody in our lives. <3
Thank you. It is hard to lose a beloved furbaby. XO
Happy Purrthday to Joanie and Angel Sammy !
Thank you. XO
Lovely poem, lovely sister, you all were lucky to have had time with her and she, with you.
Thank you. XO
Oh Happy Birthday ~ Joanie ~ 17 ~ Wow ~ Lovely poem tribute to your sister ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you. XO
I wish they could celebrate together here with you too 🙁
Thank you. XO
Happy Birthday sweetest Joanie! That was a wonderful tribute to Vanessa. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Thank you. XO
Our pets are always with us in spirit, but it’s just not the same. I’m glad Joanie is still here.
Your poem is fun, and the one about your sister is inspiring!
Yes, I know. Thank you. XO
Beautiful poem about your sister. That is an adorable photo.
Thank you. XO
I glad to celebrate Joanie’s birthday! ~Ernie
Joanie thanks you. XO
Happy Birthday to Joanie. I wonder who is the oldest?
Joanie thanks you. I think she is, but Emmy is old and won’t tell us her age. 🙂
What a sweet boy Angel Sammy was.
Thank you. I miss him every day. XO
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Sweet Angel Sammy. No matter how long our fur babies are gone, we always miss them. xo