Saturday, July 19, 2014

Gone, but not forgotten.

CASology #104 might have been the first challenge I didn't participate in.  We're thinking of our lost pets this time of year.  Two of the best buddies any pet-owner could ask for and we were blessed by their presence for 17/18 years, respectively.

Calvin and Hobbes were a surprise gift for Tom before we were married.  Yet, the kids and I fell in love so immediately, we couldn't let him take them home with him!  Before their 4th birthday, they got feline diabetes.  First Cal, then Hobbes, too.  But, with insulin twice daily, they lived beautiful, nearly perfect lives.

 
This one's for you, guys:

10 comments:

Happy Dance said...

So glad you were all blessed with many years of companionship. They look like darlings. And your card is a lovely tribute to them. Wonderful use of those images, and the bow finishes your card perfectly. Sweet card. Bev

Emily Leiphart said...

Aw, they are so sweet! Love that photo and your beautiful card!

Tracey McNeely said...

Michele this is such a sweet card as a tribute to Calvin & Hobbs!.

Ardyth said...

This makes me sad and happy at the same time. Gorgeous card! So glad you linked up to CASology!

Joyce said...

What a beautiful card and such a wonderful tribute to your pets. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing with us at CASology this week.

Jen W. said...

Aww Calvin and Hobbes are gorgeous! I'm sad that they're no longer with you but they sure look happy in this picture and they had good long lives! Love your gorgeous card and the soft watercolouring. Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!
You should also enter this over at the Keep It Simple challenge to use a bow.
http://kis-challenge.blogspot.de/2014/07/keep-it-simple-44-take-bowschleifen.html

~amy~ said...

awwwww....I'm so sorry for your loss....awesome card...love the coloring.

Anita in France said...

Such gorgeous cats, Michele ... and what a lovely tribute card for them ... soft, calm and gentle! Anita :)

Happy Dance said...

WooHoo!!!! Congrats Michele on the HM over at CASology for this sweet, sweet card! You go girl! : ) Bev

Taunya Butler said...

Wow - so cool and done with such love!! I am sorry for your loss and hope that the memories you have help! The card really is so awesome!!