22 June 2007

A Single Life

Some would say one life isn't important.

You'll toughen up soon enough on a farm.

Let nature take its course.

Too busy to worry.

I say,

"Sentient beings are numberless. I vow to save them all."*

Welcome, little orphan Annie - two weeks old, two hour feedings, six ounces light and a few inches long. I'll do my best for you.

May you be happy. May you be peaceful. May you be free from pain and suffering.**

May we all.

*The first vow of a Bodhisattva.
**In memory of my father, who left this incarnation Tuesday.

10 comments:

Valerie said...

Stasia,
sending my sympathies in your loss.

and sending hopes for Annies bright kitty future.

Beth said...

I'm so sorry. It's awful to lose a parent.

I hope Annie gets stronger quickly! She's very cute.

Anonymous said...

You are such a star. I hope little Annie makes it, but I know that, in your care, she's getting the very best chance a kitty could have.

Pamela

acrylik said...

My thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

Warm thoughts your way.

~~Mary~~

MikKnits said...

Stasia,

Big hugs your way, dear.

Judy H. said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Let adorable Annie bring some fresh joy into your life!

Anonymous said...

I'm a bit behind on blog reading. So sorry to hear about your father. Maybe you can pour your energies into your new baby....:-)

Anonymous said...

I am way behind on blog reading. I'm sorry to hear about your father. I hope little Annie brings you much joy. She's a cutie.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your father, but hope that lavishing care and affection on Annie and the other new farm girls helps heal your aching heart. Hugs...