Home is a little more quiet now

[starshadow_rivaulx]

We miss our Mocha-cat. *sigh* Our flyers turned up one lead that was a false alarm, and one lead that bears further investigation, as the person who passed us the tip wasn't the primary eyewitness to the cat in question. So while we live in hope, we will have to rely on the kindness of others, as physical limits (especially for Ramon) are making themselves felt. Strangely enough, in my heart of hearts I have a feeling that he's all right - roughing it, for sure, but all right.

In other news: a cold spell has blanketed the village. Who would have thought I'd be back to wearing flannel jammies in April? With Holy Week fast approaching? The mind goes "WHUT", it does.

Ever since Mocha disappeared, the other cats have decided to hang around me in a very obvious manner. Our shy Trixie-cat, the one who couldn't even say "boo"? Now has enough self-esteem to slap back at those who swat her, and actually vocalizes her desire for food now. Buchi-cat, that first night, sat in my lap and purred and miaowed while I drizzled all over her. Darklette-cat actually slept on my bed - though that may have been the cold spell. Budi-cat also has been quite the affectionate creature; though on occasion she yells at me, as if to tell me to stop being maudlin and to please remember that the alpha female would LIEK FUD NAO PLZ CAN HAZ NAO.

Mercifully, Latte-cat, Mocha's sister, is not showing overt signs of missing her brother, or you can bet that we'd all (with the exception of Daddy) be falling-apart useless with grief.

Life is still good, and I am grateful for having been able to pay bills and get sound sleep. My appetite fluctuates, am willing to bet I will lose at least a kilo from all this. Hard-hearted as it may sound, I think I worked out the worst of the emotional upheaval when I had hysterics in the car; I don't have the luxury of brooding while there are other parts of my life that won't wait till I find our Mocha. So I deal. And what will be, will be.

Comments

[raletha]

I am still sending safe, happy kitty hopes your way for Mocha-cat. <3

And *hugs* for you. :)

[starshadow_rivaulx]

Yes, I am being encouraged on all sides to keep believing our cat will come back. As it is, our flyers are turning up leads that Ramon is checking out before we go dashing over, so people are keeping their eyes open.

My biggest challenge right now is how to turn in two writing assignments while humoring Ma's need to go on search. As of this writing, her mood swing has cast me in the role of bad evil demon who has been faking goodness all along. *sigh* I'll survive, though - it's not like I haven't gone through this before.

Hugs and love to you, too - am tracking your posts, and hope for the best for you.

[albatoudilandau.livejournal.com]

Keep believing, keep picturing Mocha coming home. It will come true.

[cindyg.livejournal.com]

Yup, I am nothing if not a stubborn optimist. Miracles do happen, after all.

We got a sort of lead, but as the tipster was not exactly forthcoming with name and location details (basta nakita nila si Mocha sa vacant lot, papuntahin agad baka mawala ulit); Ramon was wary that it might be a false alarm. He asked for more details, but no reply - but we'll be checking out the area later.

Ma's gone into another mood swing and once again I am the bad, evil demon. *shrug* Such is life. I'll survive.

[albatoudilandau.livejournal.com]

Urk. Ano ba naman pati tungkol sa alaga papatulan. >_<

I admire your forbearance. I'd have been Lizzie Borden by now.