12/8 Gracie PMPS 118

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Marje and Gracie

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12/7 Recap:
AMPS: 172
+2: 169
+5: 138
+7: 115
+9: 130
PMPS: 115
+2: 151
+5: 167
+10: 172


Happy Sunday and Happy Birthday to our GA Sitka who would have been 29 today and who lived to be 21. She was an awesome kitty! Sending healing vines to all who need them today.

What a lovely morning I had with Gracie and Tobey. It's cold here so I lit the fireplace in the master bedroom, got coffee, and climbed back under the covers with the two of them to read. They were both purring up a storm and I think Gracie kneaded every square inch of sherpa blanket with that amazing look of concentration on her face as if to say better not miss ANY!!!. I got quite the look of disapproval from both when I got up and told them it was time to get the day going.

Gracie had a fairly flat blue bounce yesterday and I mentioned to her last night, casually of course, that I best see some :mrgreen: :mrgreen: today or we might need to tweak things and so she did not disappoint.

Thank you all so much for visiting yesterday....Rhiannon, Liz, Rachel, Carla, Dale, Deborah, Mariko, Kim, Ann, Rise', Ella, and John. Your posts made me smile. Freezer is under control (thanks, John, for the tip and I will make sure it is not replaced with after market piece) and ice maker turned off. Insulin appears to have not been affected (for now). Plumbers won't be back until the shower is finished and they need to put the trim and faucets on. The tile guys come back tomorrow to finish tearing out the shower floor so it will be noisy again tomorrow and then they start laying tile. Yes, Ann, Mike agrees with you on the remodeling ;-) ;-) ;-)

I worked long into the night on the video because I am such a perfectionist. I completed it this morning after letting my sisters see an advance copy and make suggestions. The hardest part has been the effect it has had on me. I was fine getting all the pictures scanned, edited, etc. But when I put the music to it (Carrie Anderson's "See You Again"), it was like a dam burst. I cried so much yesterday that I had a headache and today hasn't been much drier. I would like to think positively about it and say it has been cathartic; I was very, very close to my dad and I know I've buried the grief deep in my heart so this has really helped me. And the video came out beautiful....I am so happy with it. :-D :-D :-D All I have left to do is put it on dvds for everyone. I know my mom will love it but it will hit her like it did me, I am sure.

I hope all of you affected by the horrible storm will stay safe and warm. Mike is flying from NYC to Baltimore to Chicago to Salt Lake City today and I know it's going to be a long day for him flying through all that weather.

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
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I was fine getting all the pictures scanned, edited, etc. But when I put the music to it (Carrie Anderson's "See You Again"), it was like a dam burst. I cried so much yesterday that I had a headache and today hasn't been much drier. I would like to think positively about it and say it has been cathartic; I was very, very close to my dad and I know I've buried the grief deep in my heart so this has really helped me. And the video came out beautiful....I am so happy with it.

You should definitely "think positively about it", dear. As soon as I read a few days back that you were doing the DVD from old pics, and setting it to music? I've been expecting to read what you wrote above. :YMHUG:

And I'm very happy to read that it really helped you. Some tears are good tears, Marje. And your Dad is looking down smiling, as he will be for your Mom as she watches it.

Hugs,
Carl

P.S. - you picked a beautiful song.
 
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Hi Marje,
I can just picture the look on Gracie's face as she kneads. :smile:
So adorable.
It sounds like a perfect Sunday morning, reading under the blanket with the kitties.

I'm glad the video of your DD came out beautiful.
It's good you were able to let out some of the emotions.
You needed it.
Big hugs to you. :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Sending safe fights vines to Mike.
 
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Oh, and it looks like Ms G was listening to that casual conversation you had with her last night :-)
 
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(((((Marje))))) The video sounds awesome. :-D :-D :-D Missy G, were you really 11 this morning?
Liz
 
Re: 12/8 Gracie AMPS 11 +2 111 +5 90 +7 73

Nice catch, Liz!
If so, that was a pretty big food spike at +2 :lol:
 
Re: 12/8 Gracie AMPS 119 +2 111 +5 90 +7 73

uh duh, Marje. Thanks, Liz, for the catch :lol: :lol: :lol: I'll be freaking newbies out.
 
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((Marje)), the video sounds wonderful (and cathartic). What an amazing gift to your family and yourself. :YMHUG:
I love that you had some good snuggles with Gracie and Tobes this morning.
Sending hugs to you and safe-travel vines to Mike.
 
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Marje,
What a wonderful gift for you Mother. And also what a wonderful gift to yourself. Your video sounds wonderful and the piece of music you chose...wow. I understand the process you went through...heart-wrenching, but what a gift and blessing. I'm so glad you had that special connection with your Dad. And could share your love w/your Mother and your family. Bless you!

Lots of hugs for you my dear,
Tena
 
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Marje and Gracie said:
uh duh, Marje. Thanks, Liz, for the catch :lol: :lol: :lol: I'll be freaking newbies out.

Nope, not even the Borg Queen would shoot an 11. :lol:
 
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Hi Marje,
Gracie looks great today. How's my other best boy doing?
It is very fine that your video for your mom turned out to be a wonderful outlet for your own emotions. I miss my parents, too, and they passed 40 years ago. Every once and a while I get out some old photographs or diaries and have a day of remembrance.
Happy anniversary of Sitka's birthday. Was she the kitty who did so well on Allerplex?

Safe trips to Mike.

Hugs and scritches,

Ella & Rusty
 
Re: 12/8 Gracie AMPS 119 +2 111 +5 90 +7 73

Hi Marje :smile:
I love that Gracie listens so well to you ;-) :lol: Good girl ;-)
What a wonderful thing you are doing for your family ♥ I know how hard they can be to watch tho.
DH's father died this year and our nephew made one for our family...OMG :cry: :cry: :cry:
But so VERY special ♥♥♥
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
you all are so wonderful and thank you, Ella and Pam, for sharing your own family love. I'm so sorry for both of your losses no matter how long or how near it has been.

Whoa Missy G! I gave her a little bit of chicken breast at +10 because she did this to me the other day and ended up at 45 at +11.75. Really, Gracie? :roll: :roll: You couldn't just come up to 90? Oh well....we shall see.
 
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