6/18 Donovan/Butthead update (photo/video)

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MJ+Donovan

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Sorry to have been so quiet lately. I have not been in the best of spirits. My heart breaks even more when I see posts about more GAs :cry:
Today marks 4 weeks since Butthead left. I still find myself glancing at the places where he could usually be found, and catch glimpses of a cat and for a fleeting moment think it's him, but it is not. He is not home with me yet. Perhaps that will make a difference. There is still another video of him you haven't seen yet. I kept the camera on for over an hour when driving home from Angell in Boston, but I need to edit the footage into smaller pieces to upload it. This afternoon as I was out running errands, I heard the song "Smile" by Uncle Kracker on the radio, and it instantly reminded me of Butthead's famous driving video where that was playing in the background. So I'm very much a jumbled mess of happy and sad. I know, unfortunately, that many of you here can relate...

Donovan: Well, he's doing OK. He goes back to the dental place for a follow-up on June 30. His chin does appear smaller, and I don't think it's my imagination, so perhaps it really was swollen due to infection. He has given me several green PMBGs, and recently has been having random voracious appetite episodes where he wants to eat! eat! eat!, and that caused his BG to spike on those evenings. He got to go outside several times today. He insisted :cool:. Here he is chilling in some of the garden foliage. He probably thought he was invisible, but his big black butt and tail were hanging out...

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Here is a short video. "Donovan's eyeball":
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I am uploading another one of him walking around looking for grass, but it's taking a long time. I'll post it as soon as it's ready.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead's spirit
 
Oh my friend I so relate!! I always look for Copper, in his old places,see something go past me , long to see his face..which is etched in my heart forever--It breaks my heart also to read about new kitties that have gone GA--I used to stay off, to beat the heartbreak, till it was me--
Look, Donovan is a gorgeous boy,so sweet & you have him, so try to focus on him, it does help, and they love the attention...He needs you also..Dont know when or if this ever gets better, but we need to look ahead now to keep going..
Many many comforting Hugs to you--I want to make more videos of Moonie too--expect one soon..
Try to have a good Sunday!
 
I do treasure Donny that much more now... maybe even emotionally smothering him. He's the only boy left - the others are females. I kiss that big shiny head as much as I can, and well - he's not always thrilled about it. But other times he doesn't mind being mothered, and I take advantage of that.

Donovan's search for that perfect blade of grass to chew...
(includes a huge sniff of the camera)
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MJ, I wish there was something I could say or do to help. It just plain hurts, and it hurts BAD. But at least we have our other kitties who still need us. Donovan is so sweet, and I love the "eyeball" video! :-D Nothing like sitting under a cool hosta on a warm summer day, eh? He's adorable, teeth or no teeth. I am so glad to hear he's having some good eating spells. That's wonderful.

Looking forward to another Butthead video soon. And I just love that song, "Smile." It's one of my all time favorites...

Take care,
Sandy
 
Hi MJ - What great videos. I loved them, both. It is nice to see our friends just doing kitty things., Sure does look like Donovan lies his grass. :-D YAY! that hew is doing well - eating lots, and that the swelling is subsiding, the infection is clearing up. That is great news. I hope he has a great check up.

I am sorry that Butthead is not yet home. I do hope it is soon. I think it will help once he is there, the circle will be complete. Time will heal the pain, once just has to keep focusing on what remains, what will be.

I too am looking forward to the next Butthead video.
 
I love the eyeball video!! He looks like he's trying to be a ferocious jungle cat!! I also look forward to the Butthead video. it's going to make me cry , but I don't care!!!! I hope you continue to feel stronger and that Donovan continues to get well!!!
 
Donny obviously takes his grass blade hunting very, very seriously - it is important work, after all! I love his little swagger...absolutely adorable. I'm so glad to hear he's feeling better!!!

Amy
 
MJ,

Glad to hear that Donny is feeling better. Love the video's. My cats love the garden too. They feel like they are hiding. Looks like he's doing great.

I too can relate. I look to all those spots also. It's hard but at least you have the others that look to for love.

Looking forward to the Butthead video.

Have a nice sunday.

(((MJ)))
 
Hugs to you MJ. I am wishing having him home will fill that hole in your heart a tiny bit. It didn't stop my sadness but gave me a sense of peace. I can't describe it.

Donovan is so adorable. I just love his face, his white whiskers and his long happy tail! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I am so surprised that his appetite is strong. Even trying to eat grass LOL. I love it. Keep it up Donovan. I bet he loves the extra attention.
 
Beautiful videos! I absolutely love his white whiskers! Such a relief the swelling is down and he is feeling FINE! Looking it too! :-D
 
(((MJ))) I LOVE Donny's videos and he is so handsome. I can understand why you would want to cling to your boy. I'm so sorry Butthead is not back yet...I can't imagine what takes them so long; that is so hard....and I know the day you get him back will be mixed feelings. You will be so happy he is home but I do think the realization hits all over again. We will be here for you, my friend.
 
Nice pictures. I especially love the first still picture. You are talented. I think you should frame that one.

On the Butthead videos, I always wondered how you were driving and videoing at the same time.

(((Big Hugs))) It will get a little teeney bit easier day by day.
 
I just aimed the camera and held it with my right hand, and drove with my left. There are very few turns on that route between Boston and my home. I periodically glanced over at the viewfinder to make sure Butthead was still in frame.

Crap, I do not like using past tense when referring to Butthead :sad:
 
Wow. I was at work when I posted the previous message (yeah, scientists have odd hours), and on the way home I heard "Smile" on the radio again after not hearing it for weeks. Maybe Butthead was trying to cheer me up.

Update on the Butthead rose: I have kept it indoors in its original pot for now, and will probably plant it in a large container outside rather than into the ground so I can move it around to a more protected location over the winter. Tonight I looked at it, and there's a BUD :o. Wouldn't it be incredible if it bloomed in time for his birthday next month? (July 17)

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Wow. I was at work when I posted the previous message (yeah, scientists have odd hours), and on the way home I heard "Smile" on the radio again after not hearing it for weeks. Maybe Butthead was trying to cheer me up.

Update on the Butthead rose: I have kept it indoors in its original pot for now, and will probably plant it in a large container outside rather than into the ground so I can move it around to a more protected location over the winter. Tonight I looked at it, and there's a BUD :o. Wouldn't it be incredible if it bloomed in time for his birthday next month? (July 17)
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Butthead is sending signs - makes my heart happy. I love your plan with the rose instead of risking it in your zone. Made me smile that it has a bud. Awwww.
 
Donovan's photos and videos made me smile. I can't help but grin at his Maine Coon largeness and those folded ears. What an awesome guy he is! The hosta surrounding his face is a frame worthy photo... I'd make it my screen saver.

((((MJ)))) The bud on Butthead's rose bush ... lovely.

This reminds me of something from two years ago. When my beloved dad died after a short illness of cancer, I naturally was devastated. I stayed with my mother for about 3 weeks before driving the 12 hours to return home and the day I started the drive, I detoured to the gravesite to say one more goodbye. I saw a small blooming hydrangea that had graced his grave. I picked it up and although it was turning brown and somewhat dry, I just had to keep it. I watered it in the car with my water bottle and hoped it would perk up. It didn't.

At home I nurtured that little plant in my garden, I babied it, trimmed the dead parts and everyday looked for improvements. I was broken hearted to see all the leaves wither and fall off. The stems were dry and brown too. I don't know why I continued to torture myself by caring for it, but I couldn't help it. I was grieving. After trying all summer for months to get the plant to survive, by autumn I gave up and pushed the little pot under a bush out of sight and thought I'd use the pot next spring for seedlings or something. But I didn't have the heart to remove the dirt and roots at that time. Winter came and went... and one Spring day... a full year to the day of my father's death... I pulled out that little pot.

The little hydrangea pot was completely covered with beautiful green leaves and strong stems. I think my dad wanted me to grieve and let him go, yet he sent me this sign when he knew I was ready. And I don't usually believe in signs... but sometimes.... they ARE there.

That little rosebud is Butthead's way of telling you that your heart will heal after time. ((((Hugs))))
 
MJ, I'm so glad Butthead is still sending signs! Absolutely he sent the song. I find it's when I'm quiet, and there are no distractions, that the signs appear.

The bud on the rose!!!!!! :-D You HAVE to post a picture when it blooms, please!!

Sending much love,
Sandy
 
That is an incredible and beautiful story. I looked at the Butthead rose bush again this morning (more like a twig at the moment), and the bud is still there. I was not hallucinating. I should take pics to document its growth.

Here is another "Donny-hosta" pic that I took about 2 years ago while trying to get a photo for the 2010 FDMB calendar:
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He does enjoy his little jungle hideaway.
 
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