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MIButterfly

(3,637 posts) Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:18 AM 7 hrs ago

In the midst of my sorrow, Martini makes me laugh [View all]

She's on my lap and keeps licking my nose; no matter which way I turn, she keeps licking. And purring.

She is a great comfort to me. I don’t know what I would be without her; probably an even bigger mess than I am now.

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In the midst of my sorrow, Martini makes me laugh [View all] MIButterfly 7 hrs ago OP

Cats are always a great comfort. Ocelot II 7 hrs ago #1

It's one of their superpowers for sure! MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #3

You two need each other now. 3catwoman3 6 hrs ago #2

Thank you, 3catwoman3! MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #4

Martini knows that her Mom is sad, and wants to help. Sweet girl. niyad 6 hrs ago #5

Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #6

How wonderful she makes you laugh. Laughter is good medicine. George McGovern 4 hrs ago #7

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