Hi Everyone! Well the Cat Scouts Jamboree is finally over and I’ve been getting some extra naps in back here at home now……..I needed them. I’m constantly reminded that I am NOT a “Kit Scout” (what we call young cats!) but am a Senior Catizen (haha). Anyway, here’s some info on the last day or two.
You know that I had been selected by Denmaster as one of two candidates for “The Order of the Arrowhead” honor……and to receive the honor I would have to spend one night in the Wilderness in a loincloth, with one batch, a blanket, semaphore flags, and a compass. I survived that – and received my beautiful white sash for my uniform as a member of The Order of the Arrowhead.
The origins of that honor by the way are for real……….and are interesting too! Here’s what Denmaster told us:
As if that weren’t enough excitement, there was also a promotions ceremony last night – with a LOT of Scouts being bumped up a rank for all their hard work in Scouts…………well, I was SHOCKED when my name was one of five Scouts who was promoted to the highest rank in Cat Scouts………..SABERTOOTH! How cool is that? I was speechless (and that’s a rare occasion for me as you probably have guessed by now). My besties Scouts Raz, Gracie, Mauricio and Nibbler were also promoted to Sabertooth. We’re working on a cool new “avatar” for us to use on Scouts now that we’re Sabertooths and this was my suggestion – what do you think??????
See my beautiful Order of the Arrowhead Sash??????
Congratulations to all my Cat Scouts
friends who were also promoted!
Here we are this morning getting loaded up into a fleet of hippie buses that Denmaster had arranged for us to use to drive back to Headquarters from the Jamboree Camp. Pretty cool wheels huh??
YES we have a blast at Cat Scouts……………….you might think about joining us – just go HERE to find out what you have to do. If you DO join up – consider joining my Troop – we are the WORLDWIDE WILDCATS!!
Tomorrow is Tuesday Teaser you know……………….just thought I’d better remind you……………….!!!!! Random time for the post so be on your toes (or paws) !!
TEASER TOMORROW and
HUGS TODAY!!!!
Sabertooth Scout Sammy
P.S. Starting tomorrow, November 18th and going through November 25th, my Mom’s mystery novel will again be on sale for NINETY-NINE CENTS in the Kindle version………most of you have read it by now I bet but if you haven’t, and you love a good mystery – consider taking advantage of this FABULOUS deal!!! There’s a link on my HOME page sidebar that will take you RIGHT to Amazon Kindle. WOOT!
P.S.S. Please send my dear sweet friend Nylablue and her Mum Sherri-Ellen some prayers and purrs…………..tomorrow Nylablue may be taking the trip to Summerland (Rainbow Bridge) due to her multiple medical issues………..we hope her trip is peaceful and full of love…………..
We’re soooooo glad you made it back after spending the night in the wilderness! That must have been pretty scary! 😉 Congrats on getting promoted! This is so cool! 😀 Happy Monday, sweetie! xx Roxy & Tigerlino ❤
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It was scary being out there all along in the DARK with a loincloth on and freezing my “whatsis” off!!!!! I’m a SABERTOOTH now….wowzers!
Hugs, Sammy
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YAY!! We’re so happy for you! 😀 xx Roxy & Tigerlino ❤
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We ares o proud of you Sammy in achieving not only the lovely white sash for your daring night in the bush but in becoming a Sabertooth! way to go ..and we are ready for Teaser..or are we ?? …we also have Nylablue and her mum in our hearts at this time…we all know this part of having loved pets and we all are heartbroken by it…loves Fozziemum xx
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Thanks for being proud of me winning that Order of the Arrowhead sash AND being purrrrmoted to Sabertooth! GRRRRRR (trying to sound fierce but I’m not yet awake!). Nylablue leaving us is a very sad thing but bless her heart, she’s been trying to go off to Summerland for a long time – she has so many illnesses I’m sure she will be at long last able to REST and be free of discomfort and that’s what I’m happy about.
Hugs, Sammy
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Sleepy Sammy I am very proud with a capital chuffed 🙂 and yes Nylablue has fought the good fight..she looks tired and ready to be free of her nasty illnesses..this time is always bad for the peeps..we do so miss our friends and a greater kindness we cannot do than to see them to a beautiful place with love compassion and peace…much love Fozziemum xx
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Yes and I believe Miss Sherri-Ellen is as “ready” as possible to let Nylablue go this time……I think both of them are very tired…..we’re thinking of them every minute…….
Hugs, Sam
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And the same here Sam…I believe she is as ready as anyone can be..we will be thinking of them both in the coming days..blogville is nothing if not full of love and concern for each other..a true family in every sense of the word my sweet gingerbread man ..loves Fozziemum xx
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It’s true…..this world we are in with our blogs has the kindest, most caring/loving people in it and we will all surround SherriEllen with love and support……….meanwhile our Nylablue will be AT PEACE at long last.
Hugs, Sammy
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Indeed Sammy you are so very right ..<3 < 3 loves Fozziemum xx
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🙂 🙂
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🙂 ❤ ❤
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Sammy, you are rocking that sash! If only we had a little more time and Odin would join but it’s 3:30 am and someone needs some sleep.
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Hi Miss Layla!!! How is everyone at your house? Glad you like my special sash…..I was so excited (even though I had to do that wilderness challenge to get it!). Three thirty is PRETTY LATE! I hope you got some sleep – maybe with some curled up kitties by your side?
Hugs, Sammy
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Woah, you don’t half get up to some cool things with these Cat Scouts of yours!
The Pigs xx
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Cat Scouts ROCK……we’re always up to something!
Hugs, Sam
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Wow, Sammy! I am so impressed with all your Cat Scouts honors: Sabertooth!
We will definitely be sending purrs and prayers for Nylablue and her family….. it’s always sad to hear that news.
😦
Love, Sundae
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Thanks Sundae! Yes – keep Nylablue’s Mom in your heart and prayers tomorrow – Nylablue will be in a peaceful, quiet place forever but her Mom will grieve for a very long time I’m sure…..it’s been quite a journey for them.
Love, Sammy
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Congratulations on the promotion. Whee had not heard about Nylablue so whee are going to keep our paws crossed and her in our hearts as whee wait for news
xxxx
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Thanks for the concats on my promotion! I was very surprised………yes, tomorrow is the day Nylablue’s Mum is going to let her go to “Summerland” (the Bridge)…….a sad day but at least Nylablue will be out of pain and feeling wonderful again…..
Hugs, Sammy
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CONGRATULATIONS on Ernie your Sash… WE wish WE were Cats so WE could join.
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Well you know dear boys there is a Dog Scouts too……………I didn’t realize it but if you google Dog Scouts there it is!!!! You guys would be running it in short order I’m sure!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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If that story is to be believed, it should be “the Order of the Aarowheaad”
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HAHAHAHA……I agree……I haven’t the slightest idea how to pronounce SEVERAL things in that story but I like the way you spelled it!!! MOL
Hugs, Sammy
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Congratulations on your sash- that is impressive. My Sammy is even more in awe of you now than he was before. We are sad about Nylablue and praying for a miracle.
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I was so amazed to get that Order of the Arrowhead honor……..so was Nibbler – we had NO IDEA. We also didn’t know we were going to be promoted to the highest level rank in Cat Scouts! All of us are thrilled. Nylablue will at long last be at peace and out of pain and discomfort – she leaves a lot of friends behind and will meet a lot of them that have gone before her in what she calls “Summerland”. We are sad……
Hugs, Sammy
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Congratulations on your promotion and honors Sammy! Celebratory bacon might be in the works! I have heard so much about Nylablue but do not really know her. But my prayers and thoughts are with her.
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Oh I agree!!!!!! Bacon all around in honor of how well MANY of us did at Scouts. Nylablue has been sick for a very long time – with a lot of chronic and debilitating medical problems but her Mom has an exceptional vet (and dedication to her cat!) and has kept Nylablue going and in pretty good shape for quite a while. One of the meds she HAD to take to treat one of her medical problems has caused her to get diabetes and she can’t have shots…..so it’s time for Nylablue to have a well-deserved rest…….we hate to see any friend leave our circle but Nylablue has hung in for so long – it’s been amazing.
Love and Hugs and Happy SNOWY Tiny Ten!
Sammy and Mom
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Congrats Sammy, you are an amazing super Scout! We too have the sads about dear Nylablue.
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Thanks Brian…..I think everyone who knows her has the sads about Nylablue…..maybe we should try to be happy that her discomfort and her OWN “sads” are about at an end……..she will always be with her Mum in spirit!
Hugs, Sammy
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The Jamboree was a blast, Sammy. Well, ‘cept for the appearance of the flag man. Congrats on your promotion and for your Arrowhead honor! ~Wally
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I can’t believe that idiot flag man had the nerve to show up after we tossed him out on his ear after the last Quest! Thank heavens in our case Raz was able to keep up while he whipped those flags around because I COULD NOT! Old eyes can’t move that fast!!!! Congratulations to you and EVERYONE who was at the Jamboree and did SO very well.
Hugs, Sammy
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ConCATS on your purrmotion AND being a member of The Order of the Arrowhead. The Jamboree sure was full of excitement! Sampson got purrmoted to Cougar rank. Went right from Tenderpaw to Cougar. He is beyond thrilled. And is very excited for you too. He is now looking forward to the trip to the North Pole!!!
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I was SOOOOOOOOOO excited for Sampson – Denmaster felt he deserved a double promotion and so do I. Sampson is a SUPER Scout……….The trip to the North Pole will be TONS of fun I promise!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Congratulations and what an honor to be promoted. You must have been very brave (terrified) to stay in the wilderness all by yourself. Wear your white dash proudly
Lily & Edward
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I am wearing my sash AND growling with the fierceness a Sabertooth should have!! Thanks so much (yes I was scared out in the wilderness practically nekkid!).
Hugs, Sammy
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Congrats to you Sammy and everyone else who was promoted. Purrs and hugs for Nylablue and Sherri-Ellen.
Sue B
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Thanks so much Miss Sue!!!! We missed you!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Hey buddy I was so happy you got such a huge honor. You work so hard at Scouts and in the blogosphere you deserve a lot of recognition. I love that Saber tooth graphic my furend
We are all purring for dear Nylablue. What a long trip it has been but she has been blessed with a loving owner and friends who have helped during the past year and a half
Timmy
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That’s very nice of you to say Timmy….I was so excited for EVERYONE who got purrmoted – Einstein is Tenderpaw First Class and the BEST DARN BUGLER there EVER was!! I think all of us have a lot to be proud of for just pawticipating in things like Quests and Jamborees and doing out best. I know what you mean about Nylablue – she really has had a VERY hard journey but was very lucky that her Mum “understood” her and did everything possible to keep her here – and comfortable for quite along time. I’m sure we’ll be greeted by her one day in “Summerland” when our turn comes.
Hugs, Sammy
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Sammy, you truly deserve all the awards and accolades! You work so hard in everything you (and your Mom) do! I don’t think I’ve ever made it to a scout ceremony yet, let alone be promoted!! MOL Oh well, some of us have to be in the troops!! 🙂
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Oh Austin what a kind thing to say………maybe one of these days your Mom will have more time to pop you into things at Scouts. But really it just isn’t about promotions and all that stuff – it’s about FUN and being there when you can is truly enough. We all love you there (and here!). Just do what you can and who knows – one of these days you may be surprised!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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WTG Sabertooth Scout Sammy now we’ll call you Triple S!!
congrats to the well deserved promotion to you all
Hugs madi your bfff
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We had a great time at the Jamboree and were so proud of you and Nibbler advancing to the Order of the Arrowhead. We’re also so proud of all the Scouts who got purrmoted and especially to the new Sabertooth Scouts!!
The Florida Furkids
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CONCATS TO YOU TOO BUDDY! There were a lot of very surprised Scouts after the purrrmotions……including us!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Concats on becoming a Sabre Tooth Sammy, and winning your Order of the Arrowhead sash! It was interesting to learn the origin of it.
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Thanks Flynn! I’m very excited about it and I agree that the origin is an interesting story – I sure didn’t know a thing about it myself until Denmaster posted that information!
Hugs, Sammy
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You’re a Sabretooth?….concats Sammy! I must have freaked out after my promotion to Lion cause I don’t remember. No, I didn’t have too many nipitinis. The Order of the Arrowhead is a great honour Sammy. I am so happy for you and Nibbler. Is there a badge/picture of the Lion so I can stick it all over the house. Mom would like that. I guess you know by now Nylablue’s sugar levels were much better and she has a reprieve until Saturday. A fine meezer, that girl is.
(((Shoko)))
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No I didn’t know Nylablue has a reprieve……this is what happened last time she “almost went to Summerland”. Well I’m happy for her as long as she’s feeling OK and in no pain. Yes I’m a Sabertooth along with Gracie, Raz, Mauricio and Nibbler……and concats to you Madame Lion!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Let us have coffee soon. (when you are a little more rested) ❤
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Yes indeed……it takes me longer to “recover” from these big events at Scouts these days!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Concatulations on Sabertooth and how exciting that her novel is boo sake!
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I’m so excited to be a Sabertooth – sounds fierce doesn’t it???
Hugs, Sam
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Glad you had fun and made it back alive.
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Yeah me too CK….it was touch and go out there in the wilderness!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Hip hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooree, Sammy is a Sabertooth and so is me! As Cheermaster for the Wolverines, I couldn’t resist. Concats to my best pal and the most pawsomest Scout ever. *salute and a manly hug* Mau
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Thanks Mau and you know how I feel about you too – isn’t it pawsome that we’re Sabertooths together AND the first batch EVER of Scouts of that rank? I’m so thrilled…………I even changed the Wildcats Group page icon to ME in my sash and Sabertooth background! I couldn’t resist!
Hugs, Sammy
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“Saburrtooth Sammy”!!! Dat haz a nice ring to it me furend!! Conkatulayshunz on yer purrmoshun!! Well deeserved fer shure! N Yer not a ‘Senior Katizen’ in mind…no siree yer a young vibrant kittehboy up fer adventure n fun!!!
Haz me eber told me how much me admirez ya Sammy???
**paw kissez** Nylablue n Mum too x0x0x0
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You’re so sweet Nylablue…..you’re the one to be admired – you’re brave, beautiful, and take good care of your Mum. That’s a lot to be proud of!
Hugs, Sammy
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Me doez me best Sammy!! Me iz tryin to bee bery brave (fer Mum of coarse so she not go to peecez) n me triez to bee a guud furend.
Me finkz we haz mutuall admirashun so-sigh-etee group here 😉 Me iz so proud of ya fer takin yer meddycashun n doin eventz n keepin busy!!! N lubbin yer Mum n Dad too.
*paw kissez* Nylablue ❤
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We owe our humans a lot don’t we Nylablue…..they take the very best care of us, love us unconditionally no matter WHAT we do, and are with us through our lives until the end of things here…..then we wait to see them again in Summerland……it’s a wonderful thing. Makes me happy to know that’s the way it will be for you and me too!
Love, Sammy
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Yow Sammy we ARE da fortunate onez fer shure!!!
Mum purromised me she will find a new kitteh sumtime down da road n diz iz guud. She will nose Lub again 😉 Butt she sayz she will need time aftur me leevez which me understandz…. 😉 Me iz gonna bee a hard act to follow, MOL!
*paw kissez* Nylablue xxxxx
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Nylablue we kitties when we leave can’t EVER be replaced because we are each special little stars visiting from the heavens to keep our humans company for a while – then we must return……..but in our place – when our humans are READY – we send our humans another kitty to care for and help, and guide, and teach….and your Mum will have that in time too – when you see she’s ready, you can send one to her with your blessing – she will know that you are STILL there in spirit in the new little kitty! I think it’s a wonderful arrangement myself…..!!!!
Love, Sammy
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😉 Dat iz rite Sammy….Mingflower sent me to Mum here 3 monthz aftur she had left fer Summerland…me will do da same fer Mum too….
Me won’t let Mum stay sad fer too long. She iz purrty calm today which iz guud.
Me had me Innsulin at home wif Aunti Anne n me not eben feel it! 😉
Diz not so bad at all.
*paw kissez* Nylablue xxxxx
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I’m glad the shots don’t hurt Nylablue….you’re so brave!
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ConCats Sammy, yous deserve da purrmotions fur sure. Yous one pawsum cat too. Luv da foto, dat’s purretty cool. and ConCats to yous mommy. Hope she selss a lot of books.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Mom loves the fact that even this many years after she wrote that book, it’s still selling……of course ninety-nine cents is tough to resist!
Hugs, Sammy
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Dat’s so pawsum Sammy. Just goes to show how talented yous mommy is. 🙂
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Sammy you are amazing! Concats to you and the rest of the Sabertooths!!!!! BTW Mom is jealous of your hippie bus MOL! Hope lots of new Peep read your Mom’s book, our Mom loved it!
luv ya!
Marty
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Hi Marty! Thanks my friend – we’re happy your Mom enjoyed Mom’s book AND yes indeedy – we have a BLAST at Scouts – we were surprised that Denmaster gave us all hippie buses to drive home from the Jamboree!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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😉 Me wriggled a bit today when Aunti Anne gave me da Innsulin butt it not hert. Just one more injeckshun tomorrow….well of da Innsulin…
Caturday will bee 2 needlez n me will rsoar off to Summerland…. 😉
Me iz beein brave as me can n so iz Mum!
Lub ya Sammy ❤
**paw kissez** Nylablue xxxxxx
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Mom and I will be sending love and strength to you and your Mum on Saturday – you can COUNT on that Nylablue……so many of your friends will be doing the same……….you will have a peaceful journey to a most wonderful and beautiful place………..I promise!
Love, Sammy
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Yow Sammy me n Mum had a guud sesshun last nite; we iz now at peece wif me leevin tomorrow. Iz all rite; me iz not afraid anymore….wishin ya all da best n Miss Pam n Dad too…me nose ya will take care of each other fer a long time to come…
All me ❤ LUB ❤ Nylablue ❤
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Just relax…………and slip away in Mum’s arms as you glide on a cloud to Summerland. All of who love you will hold you in our hearts……believe that……….there’s nothing to be afraid of. New beginnings…….and new friends……and no pain.
Love, Sammy
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Bery soothin werdz of comfert Sammy,,,,,me will float away on all da LUB…Nitenite deer furend ❤ Nylablue ❤
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