It’s Monday and time for SPARKS! What exactly IS this Monday SPARK thing we do? Well, most of you know that Annie of McGuffy’s Reader – who started SPARKS – was hacked and has been on an extended break from blogging although her idea to spread some inspiration on Monday of every week goes on. Many of us who participated in her SPARKS Blog Hop and found value in sharing a thought on Monday continue doing that to hopefully give each other a “Monday boost” – perhaps something to think about to inspire us in the week ahead OR help us deal with something that’s on our mind. Why not join us by sharing something that SPARKS you? It might just start a spark in us too.
We obviously just celebrated Thanksgiving and now we have the “countdown” to Christmas. A season of giving……………giving is something that can make you feel EVER so good – watching someone’s expression when they open a gift is a gift in itself! I spent some time reading over MANY quotes about giving……….then I found this one and it spoke to me:
I had to think about it for a minute too……….which is the kind of quote I enjoy. One that makes you really think. I actually believe someone TOLD this to me some years ago – maybe it took a little bit of time for me to “get it”.
Happy Monday! Hugs, Pam
Angel Sammy and Teddy would be upset if I didn’t remind you that tomorrow is Teaser Teaser class…….the post will pop into your inbox at a surprise time then it’s all systems go!
Also today is the three year mark of the day that my precious boy Sammy left for the Bridge. We miss him more than we can express. Always will.
TWO Spoiled Cats 
yes!!! true!!!! we are ready for tomorrow… let’s see how wrong the mama this is hehehehe
LikeLike
Good luck……….who knows where the magic globe will take us tomorrow – I think the Graphics Department will be figuring that out today! HAHAHA
Hugs, Teddy
LikeLike
I’m glad you have Teddy to give you hugs when you miss Sammy.
LikeLike
Thank you……Teddy has brightened all those corners that became dimly lit when Sammy left……but we feel him every day!! See you in class tomorrow!
Love, Pam and Teddy
LikeLike
We remember the day Angel Sammy left for the Bridge. We miss him too.
The Florida Furkids
LikeLike
I know you miss him – and I love you all the more for the fact that you do…………..HAPPY MONDAY!
Hugs, Pam
LikeLike
I think your gift is loving and encouraging your friends….and you certainly give that away!
LikeLike
You are TOO kind………thank you! 🙂 ❤
LikeLike
Sammy is missed more than words can say. I think you do really “get it” with that quote♥ I will see you in the morning for The Teaser! You have decorated over here!
LikeLike
We hope to get our tree decorated today – it looks rather SAD without any ornaments on it. AND of course the new Lionel train isn’t under it yet……oh boy!
Hugs, Pam
p.s. Angel Sammy sends you his love……I KNOW IT.
LikeLike
I “believe”… ! And I know you know it, me too.
LikeLike
Oh do I love and 100% agree with Pablo….
I will never ever forget Angel Sammy….whom I once called “Once soiled Cat”
My fingers were (and still are) faster than my brain
Hugs Cecilia
LikeLiked by 1 person
I meant “one” not once.
See my crazy fingers!!
LikeLike
We love you and your brain no matter WHAT they type!!!!! Pablo was pretty darn wise AND quite the artist!
Hugs, Pam
LikeLike
Cecilia, you have, along with Pam, made my day all the sweeter! Love that typo you made that you just reminded us of!
Katie
LikeLike
I miss Sammy too. We become like a big family and every loss is felt by us all. I miss Sammy especially as I always thought of him as my boys overseas brother.
Hugs to you and David as you remember your precious boy.
LikeLike
We are “Ginger Angel Moms” Jackie aren’t we. You know we felt the same way about your boys……it’s just one of those things that takes hold of your heart and STAYS no matter what happens.
Hugs to you from me and Teddy! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is such a perfect depiction of Angel Sammy there with his wings and precious face. I love the saying too and how true it is. Sometimes we don’t know what our gift is. But as we travel through our lives, we become aware as those we give our gifts to, make us aware of the gift we give. Yours is compassion and mercy, I think.
Katie’s mommy
LikeLike
You are too sweet………you are EVER so right though – sometimes we might THINK we know what our gift is but in the fullness of time we come to KNOW FOR SURE. You are full of kindness and empathy – among other things! Cat Moms have ❤ !!
LikeLike
That is a wonderful spark! Have a great day. XO
LikeLike
Hope you have a great day too! Am so excited about the new kid on the block there! 🙂
LikeLike
Me again. I love the new header and way you arranged you blog. XO
LikeLike
Hello!! Well, this year it was the only “holiday” theme I could find on WordPress – usually there are several choices. The layout is just the theme layout………but I’m glad you like it!!!!! I’ll go back to the usual after Christmas – kind of fun to “redecorate” for different holidays/occasions….!!!
Love, Pam
LikeLike
It’s a couple of weeks for five years without Kyla. They live on through us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes they do…….and I love that feeling. Sometimes it seems like yesterday – sometimes it seems like “forever ago” when Sammy was here. ❤
LikeLike
Sweet! ‘Tis the season for thinking about gifts – of all kinds – inner, outer, ones you buy, or ones you recognize in yourself or others. Thinking about gifts and thinking about our buddy Sammy. xoxo
Love and licks,
Cupcake
LikeLike
Oh Cupcake we miss Sammy tons but when we put the “Sammy decorations” on the tree – well – it just hits home how it’s been three whole years!!! Thanks for remembering our boy.
Love, Teddy
LikeLike
I love that quote! Thanks for sharing and have a super Monday and spark.
LikeLike
I love that quote. I too like ones that make you think.
LikeLike
Those are usually the ones that “hit home” !!
LikeLike
Oh Pam I figured Sammy’s anniversary was coming soon. I miss him a lot too. He was such a sweet man cat & a wonderful ‘Uncle’ to Purrince Siddhartha Henry….both gone like Easy Rider & so many others. We are one hardy bunch tho’. WE grieve & yet open our hearts to another 4 legged & we continue to blog & share our lives with our furbabies. Thank you for your years of friendship. You mean the world to me!
Love & {{hugs}} Sherri-Ellen
LikeLike
Hi Sherri-Ellen…..time marches on doesn’t it. We say goodbye – we warmly welcome new loves – but deep inside nothing is ever QUITE the same. I know Teddy has helped us heal and I know BellaDharma has done that for you as well but our DEEP heartaches remain. Here’s to a truly HAPPY holiday for everyone full of happy memories.
Love, Pam
LikeLiked by 1 person
Time sure DOES march on…memories are lovely…altho’ I’d rather have my 4 leggeds here. But they had to leave. And BellaDharma has helped me focus on living & moving forward (whether I wanted to or not). And she & I are making new memories!
{{hugs}} Sherri-Ellen
LikeLike
Atta girl……moving forward is so much more rewarding than looking back…………..
Hugs, Pam
LikeLike
That’s a very nice spark. Hugs as you remember that special Sammy today, the Dad always remembers today. Hey, your blog looks really sharp…and darn nice too!
LikeLike
Thanks Brian!! We switched up the theme for the blog for the holiday…..it was the only option for Christmas from WordPress for some reason!
Hugs, Teddy
LikeLike
ted on nator; we send hugs two yur mom N dad two day az they remembur sam oh bacon..three yeerz seemz like a long time ago for sum reezon, but we noe itz knot…we noe de bacon king iz all wayz… close bye…♥♥♥♥♥♥ yur mom noez what de FSG meenz ♥♥♥♥♥♥
LikeLike
Thanks for the thoughts about the “original” Baconator – Sam Oh Bacon. Oh he loved that stuff! Three years is forever and then again it’s a moment ago. Mom and Dad’s hearts still ache………..you all know that feeling too. Anyway, sending all of you HAPPY THOUGHTS and love at the holiday. Again – thank you for loving Sammy like we do.
Hugs, Ted-o-nator
LikeLike
Very inspiring!
LikeLike
What a beautiful spark! And we can’t believe it’s been 3 years since Sammy left us. We will never forget him.
LikeLike
Thank you for remembering Angel Sammy……..we can’t believe it’s been 3 years either! ❤
LikeLike
Great spark. Hugs to you. Hope your day is filled with love.
Sue B
LikeLike
You too dear Sue………… ❤
LikeLike
We like your Christmas blog decor. That is an exceptionally good Spark today. Giving of oneself and time really is the best gift for both the recipient and the giver. Sending love to all. Hope we remember to get here early tomorrow. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
LikeLike
Good luck with Teaser today!!!
LikeLike
Oh my, three years already. That means yesterday was the three year anniversary of Fiona leaving us. I cannot believe I didn’t think of it. I do think it was in the back of my mind, as we put fresh batteries in her star yesterday. It remains up throughout the year, but isn’t always on; though, I would like it to me. Sending all my love to our special angels. 😘💝😇🌟Janet and Kitties Blue, especially Mau
LikeLike
Time moves so quickly these days…..Sammy’s star goes up today – I told David we SHOULD have had it up yesterday! I wonder if Fiona and Teddy hugged in commemoration at the Bridge? David and I had a toast to Sam yesterday at 10:30AM which was when the light went out of his eyes. We miss him every minute of every hour of every day……………… 🙂 ❤
Love, Pam
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure Sammy sends you loving messages to you today in form of some especially gentle Teddy-purrrs!
LikeLike
Hi Csilla……Sammy made himself known to me and David yesterday in sweet and quiet ways. He pops up in my dreams often too which is nice. Love – ALL LOVE – is forever and ever.
Hugs, Pam
LikeLike