Our Pink Saturday theme this week is Deck the Halls.
THE STONE RABBIT has been helping me deck our halls for a long time. He's very fond of our, now vintage, Shiny Brite ornaments that have graced every one of our trees over the many years my husband and I have been married!
This was taken last Christmas when Frankie was helping me deck the halls, too. He loved it when I pulled out the boxes of tree lights and ornaments.
I didn't know that would be our last Christmas with Frankie.
It's been hard not having him over these last few months. I still think I see him coming into the room I'm in some times.
I miss him not being in his box on my sewing table. . .watching me sew.
I miss him not curling up by me when I take a little nap.
And. . . I am really missing him not being with us this Christmas.
He loved the little wooden train that is always beneath one of our trees.
He could sleep almost anywhere. . .even in a tiny gift box.
The fact is. . . he was truly a gift.
And so is little Twiggy. . . who also misses Frankie so much. . .
but she continues the tradition of giving me help with decking our halls because Frankie taught her well.
Try to dwell on the loss, but the great memories he gave you.
Posted by: LaVoice | December 14, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Oh, I am so sad for you Dana, that you lost your beautiful Frankie! What a wonderful cat he was. I think all black cats are extra special and smart. My daughter's black cat, Pepper, was 17 years old when he went over the bridge four years ago, and I still miss him! Special {{{hugs}} for you--it is so hard to lose a beloved pet and friend.
Posted by: Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti | December 14, 2012 at 06:44 PM
Dana, I'm sad to know you lost your sweet Frankie. How special that you have some cute photos of Frankie helping you last Christmas.
Posted by: Sarah | December 14, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Dana I am so sorry you don't have Frankie with you this year. He was very lucky to have had you to love him all these years.
HPS...xo Tami
Posted by: Tami Kenner | December 15, 2012 at 01:05 PM
What sweet pictures of Frankie. So sad for you missing him and such a nice tribute. I somehow missed this post. Just wanted to wish you and your family a most blessed Christmas. xoxo Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | December 24, 2012 at 03:57 PM