Kitty Update and Name Change

So I've decided to rename the kitten.  Ajax just doesn't seem to fit at all.  He's too mildly tempered.

His eyesight is getting much better.  He's able to fully focus his right eye, and his left has begun to follow suit.  He keeps them open for much longer stretches and now chances to venture further than one or two steps.

He's eating and drinking much better, too.  Slowly but surely, he'll regain his strength.

So, what to name him? 

Well, since he's still having trouble with his tender eyes, I did a quick search for a MALE patron of sore eyes.  Didn't want to name him Cecilia.  Ha ha!

Did you know that the patron of bad eyes is St. Austin?  I didn't.  In fact, I'd never heard of a Saint Austin. 

So I did a little digging and learned that St. Austin is actually a form of St. Augustine (with whom I am VERY familiar!).  I did not know, however, that he was the patron of bad eyes (though it makes sense upon reflection - he must've spent hours reading and writing by candle light). 

I like the name "Austin," but it still didn't fit.  But ya know what does?  Auggie.

My husband had a favorite uncle named Augustine, and everyone called him Auggie.  When the thought occurred to me, I felt like it was a perfect fit for this little kitten.  Auggie, while different, grows on you.  Plus, it lends the strength and history of our great Doctor to him.  Now I feel confident that I can ask St. Augustine to harass St. Francis to ensure his little buddy is well provided for.  I bet St. Monica (St. Augustine's mother) is thrilled to have a little kitty to look after as well.

So... Auggie it is.  :)

Here's the newest compare pictures (from yesterday and today) and a special video that shows just how much he enjoys a good belly rub.  You can even hear him purring!

Eyes still crusty, left eye unfocused

Wide-eyed, no crust, and focused (the eyes, not the picture - sorry)

And VIDEO!