Oliver and Costello

For the last week I have been blessed with taking care of 2 precious cats for my daughter's friend's family, while they were away. They both were adopted from an animal shelter. Their owners give them a lot of love and affection.

I have never owned any cats and I am so very blessed to have had this experience. Each morning Costello and Oliver greet me and wait patiently for their food. I give them fresh food and water, clean their litter box and then it is time to play. We play with their toys for a little bit and then it is cuddle time. I sit on the floor and both cats snuggle up to me, purring and wagging their tails. They roll onto their sides and backs and want me to rub their stomachs. Of course I tell them how much of a blessing they are to me. I tell them I love them as I gently pet their fur.

Sometimes in the morning I have a tendency to get a little anxious. I have suffered from anxiety and bouts of depression in different times of my life. It is amazing how much a cat's purring can fill you with serenity. When I leave them and go home I am filled with peace and joy. I am so thankful for the blessings they have given me.

Today was my last day taking care of them because my daughter's family is coming home. Although I will miss them I will always remember their sweet purring and the affection they gave me.

May God bless all animals and the precious blessings they give to the human heart and soul.
God bless Oliver and Costello, my two precious cat friends.

Katherine Mikshenas
Animal Blessings Motivator
P.O. Box 485
Canton, ME 04221
http://sites.google.com/site/animalhugsandblessings
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