Meet Tucker

This is one of my two cats :-) Her name is Tucker! Yes, strange name, especially for a *girl* cat....but, it is as it is.

I know that February is themed as Emotions for me, and looking over the month so far, most of it fits. The stuff I took about my grandpa, certainly. The excitement over buying a house.

So it wouldn't be very proper if I left out Tucker. I got Tucker on a trip to visit my grandma and grandpa several years ago. It was a rough part of life for me. I was dealing with failing health of family members, a long distance relationship with my boyfriend, and finding out that what I had dreamt of studying in school wasn't as fulfilling as I thought it would be. Definitely one of the lower points of my life....which is why this little (ok, she's not so little anymore!) kitty means the world to me.

I've always loved cats, and we had three when I was growing up. Loved them with all my heart! But this one....this one is different. Not only do I feel a bond with her, but it's obvious that she feels a bond with me too. My husband laughs because Tucker will come sit on my lap, look straight at me, and talk to me....ok, maybe the odd looks are because I'll occassionaly talk back to her ;-) Tucker knows just what I need, depending on my mood. If my hubby is out of town, she'll ALWAYS come to sleep with me. If I'm feeling sad or crying, she rubs up on my leg within moments.

Even though I know it may seem like "just another pet picture," this one represents love and empathy to me. Many a times I've wondered where I'd be without the steadfast company of this cat :-)