Debra & CB (GA) & Gang
Member Since 2009
I have to say that yesterday was rough on everyone here.....my nerves are totally shot, and having to go to court about the title to hubby's pickup truck really threw me over the edge. Poor Speedy......she threw up twice. Last night TK went into hiding, and that scared me. He looked so worn out, and with him wanting to hide I could only think that maybe he was trying to tell me that he was ready to be "let go". I gave him some more sub-q fluids last night, in hopes to keep him hydrated.
But, this morning, he's a different kitty. I'm trying to keep a handle on my own emotions because I know they're sensing my state of mind. I found TK in the kitchen this morning, actually meowing for his breakfast! Before I could get it for him and Speedy, TK helped himself to some dry cat food.....which I haven't seen him eat any of that in days! He ate all of his breakfast, and is now currently curled up asleep on the counter, in the sun coming through the window. He doesn't seem to be dripping any more poo, and his hydration is great. And there is a different look in his eyes, there's a spark there now. Speedy ate most of her breakfast (she normally leaves some) and then she wanted to spend some time in my lap. She hasn't thrown up yet, some maybe she'll keep her breakfast down. Right now she's here in the hallway where I'm at, chasing and batting around a little green jingle bell ball. At 17 years old, she's amazing!
So, for now, things are looking up for all of us. I've got to start helping TK to clean himself up, I take a wet rag and wipe down the areas that aren't sore. I think I've got to try and spare my dear pets the emotional turmoil that's been having such an ill effect on me. My sleep is totally messed up.....I get 2 or 3 hours of sleep, then wake up, toss, turn, go back to sleep, and repeat until I get up and start a new day. My stomach is having troubles.......I eat and then have to head to the bathroom. I just need to figure out how to "be". A friend told me yesterday that I can't let myself worry so much about tomorrow or next week, or next month.....that for now I just need to "be" in whatever moment I'm in. Sounds like good advise, just not sure if my mind will allow me to do that.
Anyway, thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers, they've mean so much to us here! ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))
Debra
But, this morning, he's a different kitty. I'm trying to keep a handle on my own emotions because I know they're sensing my state of mind. I found TK in the kitchen this morning, actually meowing for his breakfast! Before I could get it for him and Speedy, TK helped himself to some dry cat food.....which I haven't seen him eat any of that in days! He ate all of his breakfast, and is now currently curled up asleep on the counter, in the sun coming through the window. He doesn't seem to be dripping any more poo, and his hydration is great. And there is a different look in his eyes, there's a spark there now. Speedy ate most of her breakfast (she normally leaves some) and then she wanted to spend some time in my lap. She hasn't thrown up yet, some maybe she'll keep her breakfast down. Right now she's here in the hallway where I'm at, chasing and batting around a little green jingle bell ball. At 17 years old, she's amazing!
So, for now, things are looking up for all of us. I've got to start helping TK to clean himself up, I take a wet rag and wipe down the areas that aren't sore. I think I've got to try and spare my dear pets the emotional turmoil that's been having such an ill effect on me. My sleep is totally messed up.....I get 2 or 3 hours of sleep, then wake up, toss, turn, go back to sleep, and repeat until I get up and start a new day. My stomach is having troubles.......I eat and then have to head to the bathroom. I just need to figure out how to "be". A friend told me yesterday that I can't let myself worry so much about tomorrow or next week, or next month.....that for now I just need to "be" in whatever moment I'm in. Sounds like good advise, just not sure if my mind will allow me to do that.
Anyway, thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers, they've mean so much to us here! ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))
Debra
