2 January 2012

Hello to 2012 and a little bean's celebration.....

Hello everyone.. hope you all had a great New Year's eve and that the new year will bring many good things to all my friends... Mum was on nights all during the new year and had a very busy new years eve with so many mixed emotions. From seeing a face full of smiles because a friendly face appeared just when it was needed.A laughing embarrassed face because someone had fallen after a small drinky to bring in the new year. So many calls that night but one that will stick in the mind.. Everyone outside and around celebrating the new Year and fireworks popping all around, but a very different one for one elderly couple couple with mum holding the hand of a very ill man and his very afraid wife while waiting for the ambulance that mum had just called. Theirs was going to be a new year with a very unwelcome start.. But they were both saying thank you for this small comfort.. A sobering thought.. we must so count our blessings.

Today is our Nicholas bean's 2nd birthday..
Happy Birthday great grandson bean..


Mum and dad couldn't get to see him today because of the silly thing called work but he got a nice package in the post from them and we send our love..


Sending love out to you all... Hugs GJ xxx

39 comments:

Hannah and Lucy said...

That is a lovely picture of Nicholas Bean with his tamourine - he's a handsome little boy.
We're sorry to hear your Mum had a very busy night shift and we hope the sick man didn't have to wait too long for the ambulance.
Lots of purrs Hannah and Lucy xx xx
and Mum sends a kiss.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Old Kitty said...

Oh wow! Sweet GJ! Your mum is just so super duper! That poor elderly couple! Oh but they were in the bestest care with your mum. She truly is a star! We hope everyone has continued good health and happiness in 2012 and we especially send lots of hugs to all the wonderful people like your mum who are so needed and so essential in keeping those least able cared for and comforted. We are in AWE!

Happy birthday to gorgeous Nicholas! Two years old!! That's such a sweet age! Yay!

We hope you continue to do ok, GJ! Take care
x

Alasandra, The Cats and Dogs said...

Wishing Nicholas a Happy Birthday and everyone the Happiest of New Years.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happy Birthday to that handsome little Nicholas Bean! My sisters and I are sending our best purrs to you GJ, we love you!

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

Life does seem to bring with it as many tears of sadness as of joy. We are so glad to be able to celebrate the start of a new one with you, GJ!

Purrs,
The Chans

PS: Our verification word is pugniati. It sounds like "the pugnacious one" doesn't it? A fighter like you, GJ!

RHYTHM AND RHYME said...

Happy New Year GJ. Hope you are feeling better. Happy birthday to that gorgeous little boy, he really is a joy.

Take care.
Yvonne.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Awww .. Happy Birthday to the mini-bean!

Happy New Year dear friends. Hoping 2012 brings you peace, health and joy in abundance. xx

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Your Mom is so good to do what she does. Many rewards we are sure, but much sadness too. Thank her for her kindness.

Happy Birthday, Nicholas Bean. Our little twins are five today too!!!

Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

Fuzzy Tales said...

Happy birthday to Nicholas! He's a cutie pie, a very handsome young boy.

Yes, we have to savour the good moments, the small blessings, because life can turn in an instant, leaving us challenged or bereft. There's a Zen (think it's Zen) parable about that, about a man being chased by tigers--he ends up hanging over the edge of a cliff with a tiger above him and a tiger below him. Then he spies a strawberry and picks it with one hand, and it's the best strawberry he's ever had. So we all need to appreciate the "strawberries" in our days, because we don't know when the "tigers" will eat us.

Cat Mandu said...

GJ, you are so lucky to have such a wonderful family! I think you make them all very happy with your fuzzy face. (Even though I shouldn't have "favorites"), you're my best friend.
Hugs, Mandu

Katnip Lounge said...

Life is so precious.

Happy birthday to the Grandbean Nicholas! We but his Mum and Dad LOVE the tambourine!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We know your Mom brings comfort to all the people that she is called out for!

Happy Birthday Nicholas

Unknown said...

Happy birthday to Nicholas! And Your Mommy is a wonderful lady to take care of peoples. Me thinks she should get lots of GJ purrs and cuddles when she gets home from work.
Me sends yous kisses
Nellie

Jans Funny Farm said...

Happy Birthday, Nicholas bean!

What a sad start to the new year. We're certain the older couple appreciated your presence at such a hard time. Glad you saw some smiles too. We do need to remember our blessings and be thankful!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Happy Birthday to your Mini Bean and Happy New Year to you!

Angel Simba said...

You Mum did a lot of good while she had to work, we are sure. And a special happy birthday to Nicholas!

The Whiskeratti said...

Happy Birthday to the Lil Bean!

Just Ducky said...

It is so nice that your mum is a comfort, for the simple and complicated hurts in life. Hugs and happy new year.

GreatGranny said...

God bless your Mom for what she does. And God bless this precious Grand bean, Nickolas. He is a beautiful little boy. GJ, it's so wonderful to see your sweet face. We love you.
xoxo Kassey

Anonymous said...

Hey GJ...love seeing that old look on your face again. You look like your feeling better.
You got a great mommy for taking care of the older couple. Sounds like an exciting New year.

We love you GJ

BeadedTail said...

Happy New Year GJ! Your mum is a very special lady to care for so many people. Happy Birthday to cute little Nicholas bean too!

septembermom said...

Your mum is a beautiful soul helping others. Happy New Year! And happy birthday to handsome Nicholas!!!

Marilia said...

Happy Birthday to Nicholas!!!!!
Have a great 2012!
Kisses
Auntie Marilia & Bavarescats

Kari said...

What an emotionally wrenching job your mum has. We pray the old man pulled through the holidays. It is always so much more painful for the ones left behind when a love one is lost during this happy season.
And you look marvelous! So handsome! Just the picture of sweetness. Oh, we love you so!!!

Happy birthday to Nicholas! Lots happy birthday wishes comming your way.

Dachshund Nola said...

Happy Birthday and happy 2012!
Dachshund Nola

Winston said...

Happy Birthday to the wittle bean!!
GJ, we are so glad you are feewing bettew on your new medicashuns! Fank you berry mucho fow ouw Christmas card, Mom has already put it in her Tweasuwe Box!

Winston, Chloe, Cecil
And Mom too!

Rene said...

What a cutie pie--look at those rosy cheeks! We are glad that you are doing well.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy Birthday to Nicholasbean.
Your mum is an angel for bringing comfort to those who need it. We hope she is able to get some much needed relaxation after her busy Christmas and New Year.
Purrs to you GJ that you are continuing to eat.

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Mommy says to count your blessings all the time. Happy Birthday to the sticky little bean! We are still sendin our purrs to you, GJ! xoxo

Marg said...

Happy Birthday Nicholas, we sure hope you had a wonderful day and have many more.
Sorry Mom had a hard night but we know she was a huge help to those people.
GJ, we are sending all our love and many many purrs and the donkeys are sure crossing their hooves for you. We hope you are still eating. Try to have a wonderful week.

Sparkle said...

Happy birthday to Nicholas and happy new year to you, GJ! Those of us who have our health, wellbeing and stability are very fortunate!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Your Grandson is precious and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIM!!!

How lucky that couple was to have YOU tending to them...it was a bad way to start the year but at least they had YOU!
I pray that all works out well for them

The Island Cats said...

Happy Birthday to the grandbean, Nicholas! We hope he is having a great day!!

ZOOLATRY said...

Happy Happy Big "Two" to that kissable, huggable, cute and cuddly little guy (and sorry Jasper, this time at least, we're NOT referring to you... even though you are all those things.)

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

Hi Ginger Jasper, lucky for a lot of people your dear mum was there to help out. Your little bean is just the cutest little fella. Happy Birthday little bean. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

Pip said...

Happy birfday to Nicholas!
GJ your mom's work is so very impurrtant, me knows is hard to share her, speshully on the holidays. Mine mommy has been on the receiving end of loving care-providers and can tells you how much it means to those that need comfurt. It is a rare and beautiful gift in this day-in-age. Me knows your mum is truly Blessed fur her wurk. May all the loves her gives, come back to her thrice!

Me and mine fambily continues to purrs fur your healf, GJ.
Love, TK

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

Happy New Year to you and yours and Happy Birthday to your cute, cute Grand-GrandBean!
~ Gracie and The Bunch

My Mind's Eye said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet great grand beam!! What a handsome young fellow.

GJ I send you a hug too
Madi

meowmeowmans said...

Happy birthday to adorable Nicholas Bean! And Happy New Year to you and your Mum and Dad, dear GJ. :)