Linda and Bear Man
Member Since 2009
Last post: (Teddy GA condo): http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=54526
Merry Christmas to everyone from the Lantus Land Lurker. I guess I am practicing Tight Regulation Lurking now :shock:
In a little over one year I have gone from being a crazy cat lady with 4 multi-issue cats to being the owner of one reasonably healthy cat. Pinkerton, who had spent the last ten years separated from the other cats due to his feline aggression, is now the happiest cat in the world. After Teddy's death two months ago, Pinky was allowed out of his bedroom and given full run of the house. He tears around and up and down stairs on his three arthritic legs like a kitten. At night he falls asleep exhausted, drooling and purring in my lap. He sleeps on my bed right next to my pillow. I like his attitude. He holds no grudges; he is simply happy for today.
Here he is in his Christmas costume:
In other news, I retired this month from my 34 year career as an Air Traffic Controller. It was a sudden decision spurred on by some health issues and a few other things which all came together and made me feel like it was time to go. I am not sure exactly what the future holds in store. I am signed up for 6 months of cardiac rehab ohmygod_smile I would like to get back to volunteering for my local animal shelter, and I have applied to go back to school to study to be a Veterinary Technician. (I hope to hear regarding acceptance in the next few months).
I miss my boys, Bear Man and Teddy, and my sweet Miss Emily. Here is the boys' traditional Christmas photo.
It has been a year full of endings for me. Next year, I am hoping for a year of new beginnings. My thoughts are with those who have suffered loss and adversity in the past year.
Merry Christmas to everyone from the Lantus Land Lurker. I guess I am practicing Tight Regulation Lurking now :shock:
In a little over one year I have gone from being a crazy cat lady with 4 multi-issue cats to being the owner of one reasonably healthy cat. Pinkerton, who had spent the last ten years separated from the other cats due to his feline aggression, is now the happiest cat in the world. After Teddy's death two months ago, Pinky was allowed out of his bedroom and given full run of the house. He tears around and up and down stairs on his three arthritic legs like a kitten. At night he falls asleep exhausted, drooling and purring in my lap. He sleeps on my bed right next to my pillow. I like his attitude. He holds no grudges; he is simply happy for today.
Here he is in his Christmas costume:
In other news, I retired this month from my 34 year career as an Air Traffic Controller. It was a sudden decision spurred on by some health issues and a few other things which all came together and made me feel like it was time to go. I am not sure exactly what the future holds in store. I am signed up for 6 months of cardiac rehab ohmygod_smile I would like to get back to volunteering for my local animal shelter, and I have applied to go back to school to study to be a Veterinary Technician. (I hope to hear regarding acceptance in the next few months).
I miss my boys, Bear Man and Teddy, and my sweet Miss Emily. Here is the boys' traditional Christmas photo.
It has been a year full of endings for me. Next year, I am hoping for a year of new beginnings. My thoughts are with those who have suffered loss and adversity in the past year.
