Stripes is the neighborhood cat who would come and sit with us as the sun would set - we were so hoping he'd still be around after our 3 month trip but he was not. We were very sad thinking something had happened to him. He brought us great joy when he came back two days ago. So good to be home.
OMG...I just went from bereaved to joyful as I read your few short sentences! I know too well that need to see "the visiting cats" after having been away and seeing that they're ok! So glad for the happy ending!
Ian