I want to talk to you a moment about Jonas.
In China, we got a Jonas. I bought him for my family as a way to make us all feel a little more at home with where we were living. We had to ask for special permission (and we got it, despite the rumors to the contrary) in order to have him in our home. There were a lot of hoops to jump through to get him. He became and important part of our family. It was painful to say goodbye to him, but regrettably he could not come with us to Japan.
In Japan we talked about getting a cat. I refused. It just didn't feel right at all.
When we arrived in the UAE I asked if it was acceptable to get pets. The response was a resounding YES. More than that, we were encouraged to get pets. From the first day we arrived there were people who were offering to help with finding dogs or cats if we wanted them. So for my birthday, Will got me a tiny little piece of fluff with gigantic ears.
It took a long time to name him (possibly her... we still don't know). We started with Sassy... and while he is a very sassy little fluff ball, it just didn't seem to fit at all. We tried out patches, boots, mouse-y (that was Rae's contribution) and many more.Then one day he ran out and attacked my left leg from under the couch and I said "Jonas" in that rather musical way that only a mother or child can say it. (hear yourself saying Mo'om in your head.... that was how I said it). It was reflex. After having Jonas in China for so many months it just came out. and it stuck. The kids started calling him Jonas and he started to respond to it.
Well that was two months ago. and he has certainly grown into his name. He is just as lively and loving, just as attacky and vibrant, and he is definately one of us.
I would like to take this opportunity to share with all of you my newest family member... he has made it past that rough patch where we were a little afraid that he might not make it. After all, he was an abandoned kitten when we got him. He had been left at 3-4 weeks old (very young!) and we were really worried that this little fluffy thing with a swollen belly and giant ears would not last long. He is a true champion. He made it. And now he is about 2 months older and a whole lot bigger.
Jonas says "hello".
Edit 2010- Jonas is a resounding GIRL. and doing just fine, thank you.
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