4/8/2026 — Two years ago today…
Essie D. Fluffie gave birth to 4 — no, make that 6 — little barn cat kittens in my basement.
It was one of those things.
She had walked in from the outside world, plopped down in our basement, refused to leave, and trusted us to have her babies.
I don't know how to express the gratitude, the excitement, the magic of that birth — and the two years since.
All of these little fluffers are full-grown cats now.
It was one of those moments of grace and magic and miracles. Watching day in and day out as Essie was such a good Momma to Telamus, Zeus, Marshy, Rosie, Beetlejuice, and Blackjack — it always confirmed to my heart that there is good in the world.
It did me good to see a good momma do her thing.
Like I said, words can't make it make sense. But it healed and elevated a huge part of my soul.
Thank you, Essie.
Happy birthday, boys — and Rosie, the one lady in the barn cat bunch! 🐾