I apologise for the long silence. All I can say is, it's been an eventful six months:
* I've lost six people who meant something in my life, and my heart is still healing from the losses.
* We had to bury Merlin, our beloved pet cat who was born with a congenital illness and died when he was only slightly over a year old.
* We've adopted two King Charles Cavalier-mix puppies who couldn't find a home.
Suffice to say that everyone in the household is still adjusting to the changes.
Racer (left) and Merlin ... two stray kittens of the same age, from different litters, came into our home and our hearts in September last year 
Merlin was such a gentle, loving soul. He loved everybody, and everyone -- especially Toby (right) -- loved him right back. Merlin had the ability to defuse a volatile situation simply by going up to whichever cat was angry or stressed and cuddling up against them. 
Best friends forever... Toby, Merlin and Racer.Oh, how we miss our little angel. He was with us for such a short time, but the impact that this little sickly cat made on all our lives -- simply by showing us the power of love.
The biggest legacy that Merlin left us is this important lesson: It's not how long you live that makes the difference, but how you live that does.
We are so grateful that he chose to share his life and love with us.
And now Bronte and Boomer have come to teach us more about life and love.
Bronte (above) and her brother Boomer
