Jasper & Spike

Jasper and Spike,
I'm sorry. I really tried. I tried to cuddle you and tempt you with food.
I brought Bob in for a friendly face.
But you would have none of it.
Then I totally lost your trust when I tossed you in a carrier and took you to get fixed.
Then we waited. We waited for a warmer day.
You had never seen snow or experienced 20 degree weather - or less.
You were terrified when I put you in the carrier again today.
I set the carrier down by the door and opened it.
Spike jumped right out
Jasper waited. I'm sure the cold terrified you.
You didn't go.
I set the carrier outside the door.
You didn't go.
The other outside cats looked in at you.
You didn't go.
Then you did go.
You shook your feet in the cold snow.
You struggled as you walked through it.
You'd been inside for a month or more. It must have seemed so cold.
I knew you weren't happy inside.
I knew today would be a good day to go out.
It would be cold, but it would get warmer tomorrow - just before it rains.
I'm sorry.
I tried.
Please come back for food.
You are always welcome inside.
I hope God does see every sparrow. I thought he sent you to me. Now I'm not sure.