Train for Life

Category: In Loving Memory

  • In Memory of Cali đŸ±

    Always Remembered. Never Forgotten. Today, April 4, 2026, marks two years since my sweet, soulmate cat, Cali đŸ± lost her battle with chronic kidney disease and crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge. There is not a day that passes that I do not think about and miss my loving calico cat. Stepping outside of my comfort…

  • Happy National Cat Day đŸ±

    National Cat Day also marks the 4-month anniversary of my sweet Minimi 🐈‍⬛ crossing the rainbow 🌈 bridge on June 29, 2025. I am so grateful for the nearly 18 years shared with Minimi and countless cherished memories living in California and Washington. I feel Minimi and her sister Cali’s presence watching over me every…

  • Always remembered… Never forgotten.

    Minimi, it has been one month since you crawled under my bed (your safe sanctuary since the time you were a young cat) and crossed over the rainbow bridge. Not a day has passed that I do not think of you and miss you. Young Tali misses you too. She is yearning for another feline buddy.…

  • In Loving Memory

    We are taking a pause this week from our regular Happy Caturday post series to honor and remember the long life of my sweet Minimi (Cali’s sister). 🐈‍⬛ After a big weight loss (despite increased appetite) during Minimi’s vet exam in March, she was diagnosed with  hyperthyroidism. Prescribed medication for about a month, Minimi’s kidney levels…

  • In Loving Memory… Always remembered.

    Cali, today marks one year since your kidney disease carried you over the rainbow bridge. Since that tearful day, there has not been one day that I do not miss you. I think about you and our many happy times together every day. While a two month old kitten joined your sister, Minimi and I…

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…

  • In Loving Memory… Live Forever in my Heart

    Cali, today marks six months since your kidney disease pushed you over the rainbow bridge. Since that tearful day, there has not been one day that I do not miss you. I think about you and our many happy times together every day. While a two month old kitten joined your sister, Minimi and I…

  • In Loving Memory… Never forgotten.

    Cali, today marks five months since your kidney disease pushed you over the rainbow bridge. Since that tearful day, there has not been one day that I do not miss you. I think about you and our many happy times together every day. While a two month old kitten joined your sister, Minimi and I…

  • Feline Friday

    I’m interrupting our regular scheduled programming this week (Foodie Friday) for Feline Friday! *Foodie Friday will return next week. After completing my volunteer shift at a local animal shelter this past Wednesday, the time felt right to bring home a new kitten. Meet Tali! Tali is a precious and playful 2 month brown and orange tabby. …

  • In Loving Memory, continued…Never forgotten.

    Cali, you crossed over the rainbow bridge leaving my arms two months ago today. Yet, I still feel your presence each and every day since. You are still with me every night during my meditation with your clay paw print placed on my chest. Oftentimes, your sister, Minimi will lay at my side. I know…