What's the smallest thing that has made a difference?

[Bertha Venation]

8. When O'Malley jumps into my lap; when Charley appears for butt pats

O'Malley is a fat cat, black & brown tabby with white patches. She knows I will shower her with affection and love, and she returns it to me full measure.

Charley is a little kitty, solid black & brown tabby. She has half a left ear due to the inexperience of a vet in spaying feral cats. Charley had been feral, but she returned home two and a half years ago and made herself a housecat. But she is timid of the others, so she has her own room (master bedroom). She has a captive audience when one of us is on the can, and she runs in to get her butt patted. She is so sweet; my heart fills when she allows contact.

I love all of our cats, and no one can replace Harry le Roi (RIP 7/20/94-11/6/10) in my heart, but O'Malley and Charley are sweet, loving, devoted, and mine. They lift my spirits, or comfort me when I am on the edge of despair.