You might remember that my dad and I have a morning ritual that involves getting up super early, chomping chow and drinking hot tea. My dad drinks the tea in case you are wondering.
Even when I get too excited to wait for the alarm to go off and get my dad up out of bed, he just picks me up and tells me he loves me, and we enjoy the early morning together.
He always drinks his morning tea from the Meow Chow mug that I gave him as a present on the first Father’s Day after I was adopted by my parents. That is the Meow Chow mug in the photo above.
Two weeks ago, something unexpected happened. In the big picture of life, you wouldn’t say that it was something terribly awful or tragic , but to my dad, it was a little bit heartbreaking. Here is what happened.
The handle broke off of my dad’s Meow Chow mug and he was super disappointed. He looked so sad as he carefully collected the pieces of the handle and placed them inside the mug. He told me that he was sorry over and over and I knew that he didn’t mean to break the mug but he still looked super sad.
So after he went to work, I went online and did a google search for Meow Chow mugs and you know what? I found another Meow Chow mug online and so I placed an order for it right away. I was going to try to keep it a secret until his birthday, but when he came home from work today the box was sitting on the front porch. He said, “Gracey got a package from Replacements, Ltd.”
Well, I got so excited that I just couldn’t wait. So my mom and I had my dad sit down at the counter with his eyes closed while we opened the box and it took a long time because it was packed so well to protect the mugs. He didn’t even peak, I mean I don’t know if I would be able to not peak, but he didn’t and when we were ready, we told him to open his eyes, and this is what happened next.
My dad was so happy that he scooped me up and gave me a great big hug! Then my mom and I showed him that not only did he have this replacement Meow Chow mug, but that he now had a replacement Meow Chow mug for the replacement Meow Chow mug because we ordered 2!
Sometimes it is the little unexpected things that happen in the course of an otherwise ordinary day that can help mend a broken heart.
I can’t hardly wait until morning when my dad and I will chomp chow and drink tea. He said he is looking forward to it too. Should I get him up a bit early or wait for the alarm clock?
how sweet! I am so glad you were able to find replacements
That is so sweet!
So very sweet of you and your mom to get such an awesome surprise. I discovered my eyes leaking as I read this…your dad really looks happy with you in his arms.
I wish all kitties could have such loving, safe homes.
You are a very thoughtful kitty Miss Gracey!
AWWWWWWW <3
What a wonderful story Gracey. It’s not about the cup though isn’t it? It’s about the love you two have for each other. xxx
you and your mommy are just the dearest things ever. xoxo what a lovely family you have!
awww Thank you Tamar. xoxoxo
Aw, what a great story! You’re the best, Gracey!
Thank you for reading my story! I think you are the best.xoxo
Oh Gracie … it’s so obvious how much y’all love each other. What a sweet, sweet story; I had tears, too. And it looks like your Dad was a little weepy when he hugged you, too. Thank you for not only being such a sweet girl, but for being such a good example to the younger kittehs and the hoomans they own. Love you!!
Don’t tell my dad but he did have tears in his eyes. Thank you for being my friend. xoxoox
That is the greatest story that i ever read. I had tears in my eyes. So happy that you and your mommy found the same cup. Your daddy is lucky to have you in his life.
Thank you so much Shirley. I am so glad that you liked my story!
Gracey, you and your mom are so very special!!!! I’m happy that you found another mug (2!!) for your dad!!!!! This is what real love is all about!!!!
Thank you Carolyn. I hope you are doing well this Spring!!! xoxoxo
Aw Gracie! You are such a good little girl. I can tell your Daddy loves you so very much! You should tell your Daddy to join the facebook group “Real Men Love Cats”. He can put pix of you up there and brag about how wonderful you are, with “the guys”. I know another gift you can get him too…at meow.com they have awesome shirts that say “Real Men (admit they) Love Cats”. The lady who owns it LOVES cats and she loves you too! You and your Daddy keep having fun together! Purrs and Meows, Mister and Purrl (from Meow.com)
Thank you Anna. I will check out the facebook group and the Meow.com. My dad’s birthday is coming soon. xox
That is so sweet. My eyes are all teared up! I love the “replacement for the replacement.” Great plan!
I didn’t mean to make you cry Janet. yes, I thought better to have on Meow Chow mug in reserve.
That’s OK, Gracey. Doesn’t take much to make me bawl, lol.
Awwwwwwww that is the sweetest photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Janet.
What a beautiful, sweet story, Gracey. I love happy endings, even if they do make my eyes leak 🙂 You and your Dad look so happy in the picture also. Too bad your Mom couldn’t be in the picture too!
Thank you for reading my story Elizabeth. My mom is always taking the pictures. hahahha. xoxoxo
so sweet
Thank you for reading my story Patricia!
How sweet, such a touching story
Thank you for reading my story Angela!
What a beautiful post! Your dad is lucky to have you.
Thank you Ingrid! I am super lucky to have my parents too. xoxoxo to Ruby and Allegra.
I found this mug is still in stock at Replacements Ltd. So, I may order one soon!!
Oh, I hope your Meow Chow Mug makes you smile too.
OH, Gracey! This touching and happy story made me cry! You have super great parents!!
Pam, I didn’t mean to make you cry. I want you to smile and be happy here in our community. I do have great loving parents. I wish all animals had loving forever homes.
You are so thoughtful Gracey!!!! It’s so nice to have loving parents, isn’t it??? (((hugs))) to you and have purrrrfect day!!!!!
I am super lucky and I wish the same for all animals. oxoxo
Awww Gracey! You have a wonderful family. I’m so happy for you. I love the photo of your dad giving you a big hug of love! And you’re such a thoughtful daughter!
My dad was super happy and surprised. I was thrilled to see him smile. It has been a hard time for my dad after losing his sister so suddenly last month. xoxo
Let him sleep Gracey! And that is very sweet of you.
I let him sleep and woke up my mom instead. I told her it was your suggestion. 😉
I think you should put that picture of you in your Daddy’s arm as your profile picture!
I will ask him for permission. The new cover photo is pretty big lol
You are so thoughtful Gracey! I send you a big hug too (from NH).
Thank you for the big hug. My dad is super thoughtful so I try extra hard to do little things to make him smile.
Aww this story brought happy tears to my eyes. Im glad you bought your papa two cups Gracey 🙂
I was so excited to find two Meow Chow mugs. I think my dad got happy tears too. xoxox
Get him up early, Gracey! xoxo, your friend, Amelia =^..^=
I decided to get my mom up extra early and let my dad get up for tea time with the alarm.
What a good idea to get two mugs Gracey!! What a loving family member you are. <3
I am super lucky to live in a loving home with my parents. I wish all animals had loving homes.
THAT IS A VEREY CUTE STORY, I LOVE CATS, AND I LOVE YOUR CUP.
Thank you for loving cats Laura!
Awww. That was super sweet of you Gracey to get your dad a new mug right away. 😀
He was really happy to see the new Meow Chow mug. He was planning to glue the broken one back together and he said he still might try.