about 3 years ago i bought 3 catts on sale online, which were in a bit of a sorry shape, and i remember posting asking if they'll live. i eventually killed one, the other two are still going. And this one just bloomed!!! so psyched!!! (especially considering it's surrounded by new spikes from other plants! whoo hoo!!!)
I know the feeling... I often take up the challenge of rescuing an almost dead orchid, then care it until it blooms. Been there many times.
That's a beautiful colour.