Day 2190 Trust
Progress is slow, but it’s happening little by little. Each day and night, our sweet basement cat comes out a bit more, inching her way toward trusting us. Although still a bit skeptical, she’s brave and trying, sizing us up from a safe distance and accepting little bits of love, as long as it’s on her terms. Last night was a breakthrough. She sat next to us, resting and just being for almost an hour. I struggled to stay still, doing my best not to frighten her as she rested with one eye open and trained on us… just in case. I have a feeling that once she jumps into Tim’s lap, she won’t want to leave. She’s clearly desperate for attention, but her fear runs deep. She’s never had a human before, so trust will take time. We were thrilled to have her resting there in front of the fire, with us right beside her, three peas in a pod. Such simple moments, yet they bring so much joy. It’s amazing how deeply we love our little animals and how quickly they become part of our family. I’m so t...
