19/04/2025
Lexi’s Journey: She Found Her Way Back Home 🐾
We’re all human. Freak accidents happen, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, things slip through the cracks — quite literally. What unfolded over the past few days has been an emotional rollercoaster, and one I won’t soon forget.
It began with a door. A troublesome French door in my home that doesn’t always latch properly. Despite multiple repairs and handle replacements, it still has a tendency to swing open unless clicked into place just right. On Wednesday night, that door somehow opened. I’m not sure how long it had been ajar, but when I walked into the kitchen and saw it open, my heart stopped. Panic set in instantly. My cats were outside😱
I called (more like screamed) for my son, and together we rushed outside. Thankfully, we managed to herd all our cats back inside — all but one. Lexi was missing.
Lexi has always been a curious little soul. Small in size but big in spirit, she was rescued as a kitten and has only known the comfort and safety of being an indoor cat, with access to our secure, enriching catios. But no matter how much space and stimulation they have, some cats still feel the pull of the unknown, the desire to explore beyond the garden walls.😫🤦♀️
We searched everywhere. At first, I told myself to stay calm — “She’ll come back,” I reassured myself. But 24 hours turned into 48. As the torment of time ticking by, hope gave way to fear. The thought that Lexi had ventured too far and couldn’t find her way home began to sink in. 😭My son, who also shares a special bond with her, was heartbroken💔, also unable to sleep. I knew I had to act fast.
That’s when I reached out to Cherece, Gaea's Gift Animal Communication someone I’ve recommended to many over the years for lost and passed pets. Her intuition and accuracy have always been spot-on. She immediately connected with Lexi. And yes — it was undeniably Lexi she made contact with.
Lexi, it turns out, had indeed seized the opportunity to explore. But like so many indoor cats, she soon realized she’d gone too far and had no idea how to retrace her steps. She was lost, calm, but full of regret. Through their communication, Cherece gently encouraged her, reminded her of her inner strength (her super powers)— her feline instincts — and guided her on how to retrace her steps back. She encouraged her that she was clever and a brave little girl and she could do this, she wasn’t far from home. We all envisioned a “beacon of light” surrounding our home — a guiding light for Lexi to follow, calling her back to safety.
We prepped for her return the best way we could. All the other cats were kept inside, and we left the catio door open, hoping Lexi would feel safe enough to walk back in without the stress of a trap.
And then, just after 1 a.m., she came home.
The cats stirred first. Then we heard her looking for an open door to the house. We rushed to the sliding door and saw her — skittish, spooked, but alive. We didn’t dare approach her directly, but let her walk inside on her own terms. Waiting for her was a bowl of food, which she devoured. Then, for just a little while, she curled up next to me, as if to say, “I’m home.”
Our hearts are so full. Lexi made it back — braving the outside world, trusting her instincts (her super powers Cherece confirmed she had), and following the light home. We are endlessly grateful to Cherece for her calming guidance, and for helping Lexi believe in herself when it mattered most.
Welcome home, sweet girl. You are safe now. 💛🐾
I can’t explain how or why these deeply sentient beings communicate the way they do, or how Cherece taps into that connection so naturally. But what I do know is that being open minded and faith plays a powerful role. Sometimes, we have to set logic and our restrictive beliefs aside and simply trust the process. Trust that our pets can reach us, feel us, and find their way through connections that go far beyond what we can see or understand. And Cherece has that amazing gift.
Should you ever find yourself in the heartbreaking position of a missing pet, or a pet that has crossed over, I cannot recommend Cherece highly enough. Both Kate and I have turned to her on numerous occasions, and each time, we've been deeply grateful for her incredible gift and insight. Her ability to connect, guide, and calm both pet and person is something truly special.
When all hope feels lost, she brings light, clarity, and comfort. We are so thankful to have her in our corner. 💛
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