Thank you, D. I didn’t like the black either. At the time it seemed the easiest way to showcase my photos to attract attention to the blogs. Glad you like it better!
Hey Joyful…I mean M. Elaine! Hi! I’ve tried to come by and check out your blog before, but was always blocked for some reason. Well you know WordPress—they must have tried to shield you from my Cluttered Mind and its zany influence. I somehow managed to avoid all the landmines this time, though, and got through to say hello. Your blog looks very nice…and organized! So that alone suggest you have not been affected by visits to my blog which I can only attribute to your having been a nurse—that, or you’re immune to my chaotic influence. Anyway, I’m delighted I got through to visit your site. Keep up the great writing. ‘o)
Hi, IMCA,. Thank you!! I like your zaniness. Lol. I really appreciate your comments too! Zaniness runs in my family!! Being zany also helped me keep my sanity as a nurse too. Lol. I am sorry you had trouble breaking through my line of defense against non persistent readers. Lol(Not really.) I may have been working on the site. Let me know if you have trouble again. I got a kick out of your posts too!!
Thank you, my friend. I had to put my cat, Sister to sleep Sunday evening. I will write a post about it all soon. But she had uncontrollable diabetes from a slow growing pituitary tumor. I didn’t want her to continue to have lab tests done, insulin shots that weren’t helping much and all of the stress for both of us. She knew a week or so before I did. Happy New Year to you and yours!!
I am so sorry. I put Hazel down yesterday. I was blindsided. She had been hacking which I interpreted as a hairball, possibly stuck so I took her to our emergency vet (I couldn’t get into our normal vet.). They were very concerned when I took her in and put her at the front of the line. They took x-rays. She had congestive heart disease with a huge tumor in her abdomen. She had a hard time breathing. The prognosis for either condition was poor so it wasn’t much of a decision but I’m still struggling with it. I’ve had two cats with diabetes. One, Jake, did very well, living 9 years with it. The other struggled finally dying from all the side effects. I will write about it when I can think clearly.
Kate! I am so sorry! I know how difficult this was for you. Sister only had the diabetes 1 year. But she was mine for 9 years. How are you? I cried some the day of and a lot after. But I made the decision to put her to sleep last Friday. Your loss must be so hard with little warning. Everyone tell me it was the best thing for her. And I know it was, but I still miss her. Norie, my black cat is doing okay. I am so sorry. Surprise deaths are so much more difficult. Did you see any clues from her that she knew? Sister stopped sleeping in my lap two weeks ago, before I actually made the decision. She used to sleep 30 minutes there every morning. Two weeks ago she would sit in my lap a few minutes then go sleep on the bed. I have heard that animals often know when it is their time. I feel so sorry for your lost. Hugs and prayers for you.My heart goes out to you.
Thanks and truthfully I don’t know if it’s any easier knowing beforehand. I had the option of the vet draining her lungs and I could take her home for a day or two before they filled up again. I knew that would be very painful for me and I didn’t think it was quality life for her either. My heart goes out to you too. You can know something in your head but your heart still hurts.
So true. How odd that we both went through this at almost the same time. Things will get better. I highly recommend a book by Jon Katz. I think the name of it is “Going Home?) I read it a year ago and found great comfort in it. The author is an animal communicator. He said animals do not fear death. They just accept it as part of life. You may experience feelings like she is there with you, or see a shadow out of the corner of your eye. They are here to teach us something. When they have completed their task, they go back and start over with someone else. Also I love what a good minister told me long ago. That when an animal dies God can recreate anything for us that has lived us or brought joy to us. I believe they have some kind of soul too. Hope this helps some.Thank you for sharing this with me. Hugs!!
Beth, you know my secret. I am a helper or healer for those who need me. But I am a warrior for love, kindness and peace by trying to be loving, kind and peaceful. But if an innocent is involved I can be very protective. Thank you so much for your comment.Hugs!
Nice to meet you! This was the most positive and uplifting introduction I have ever read! Thank you for sharing and I’m looking forward to reading more of your blogs.
Bravo. I’m not quite that brave…yet…it is nice to meet the real person behind the blog. Maybe one day I’ll do the same. We all really do have more in common than not.
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Thanks! I have so much more to tell but felt I should keep some surprises for later. Lol.
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Keep writing, we need you! Hugs.
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Thank you so much, Anna!! I needed to hear that. You are such a blessing!!
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This looks really good Elaine. A calming background. I am partial to this rather than black 😀
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Thank you, D. I didn’t like the black either. At the time it seemed the easiest way to showcase my photos to attract attention to the blogs. Glad you like it better!
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True, for photos and some of the eerie posts it fit perfectly 🙂
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Hey Joyful…I mean M. Elaine! Hi! I’ve tried to come by and check out your blog before, but was always blocked for some reason. Well you know WordPress—they must have tried to shield you from my Cluttered Mind and its zany influence. I somehow managed to avoid all the landmines this time, though, and got through to say hello. Your blog looks very nice…and organized! So that alone suggest you have not been affected by visits to my blog which I can only attribute to your having been a nurse—that, or you’re immune to my chaotic influence. Anyway, I’m delighted I got through to visit your site. Keep up the great writing. ‘o)
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Hi, IMCA,. Thank you!! I like your zaniness. Lol. I really appreciate your comments too! Zaniness runs in my family!! Being zany also helped me keep my sanity as a nurse too. Lol. I am sorry you had trouble breaking through my line of defense against non persistent readers. Lol(Not really.) I may have been working on the site. Let me know if you have trouble again. I got a kick out of your posts too!!
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Thank you, Joyful…whoops…Elaine! I’ll keep you posted.
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Hope you have a great New Year!
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Thank you, my friend. I had to put my cat, Sister to sleep Sunday evening. I will write a post about it all soon. But she had uncontrollable diabetes from a slow growing pituitary tumor. I didn’t want her to continue to have lab tests done, insulin shots that weren’t helping much and all of the stress for both of us. She knew a week or so before I did. Happy New Year to you and yours!!
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I am so sorry. I put Hazel down yesterday. I was blindsided. She had been hacking which I interpreted as a hairball, possibly stuck so I took her to our emergency vet (I couldn’t get into our normal vet.). They were very concerned when I took her in and put her at the front of the line. They took x-rays. She had congestive heart disease with a huge tumor in her abdomen. She had a hard time breathing. The prognosis for either condition was poor so it wasn’t much of a decision but I’m still struggling with it. I’ve had two cats with diabetes. One, Jake, did very well, living 9 years with it. The other struggled finally dying from all the side effects. I will write about it when I can think clearly.
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Kate! I am so sorry! I know how difficult this was for you. Sister only had the diabetes 1 year. But she was mine for 9 years. How are you? I cried some the day of and a lot after. But I made the decision to put her to sleep last Friday. Your loss must be so hard with little warning. Everyone tell me it was the best thing for her. And I know it was, but I still miss her. Norie, my black cat is doing okay. I am so sorry. Surprise deaths are so much more difficult. Did you see any clues from her that she knew? Sister stopped sleeping in my lap two weeks ago, before I actually made the decision. She used to sleep 30 minutes there every morning. Two weeks ago she would sit in my lap a few minutes then go sleep on the bed. I have heard that animals often know when it is their time. I feel so sorry for your lost. Hugs and prayers for you.My heart goes out to you.
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Thanks and truthfully I don’t know if it’s any easier knowing beforehand. I had the option of the vet draining her lungs and I could take her home for a day or two before they filled up again. I knew that would be very painful for me and I didn’t think it was quality life for her either. My heart goes out to you too. You can know something in your head but your heart still hurts.
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So true. How odd that we both went through this at almost the same time. Things will get better. I highly recommend a book by Jon Katz. I think the name of it is “Going Home?) I read it a year ago and found great comfort in it. The author is an animal communicator. He said animals do not fear death. They just accept it as part of life. You may experience feelings like she is there with you, or see a shadow out of the corner of your eye. They are here to teach us something. When they have completed their task, they go back and start over with someone else. Also I love what a good minister told me long ago. That when an animal dies God can recreate anything for us that has lived us or brought joy to us. I believe they have some kind of soul too. Hope this helps some.Thank you for sharing this with me. Hugs!!
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Nice to learn more about you “joyful”. I always look forward to your posts. All the best to you for 2019.
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Thank you so much, Anne. The comments I receive mean so much to me!! You made my day! Happy New Year to you and yours!!
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How great, knowing more about you, joy and just how I imagined you. You are a warrior in life
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Beth, you know my secret. I am a helper or healer for those who need me. But I am a warrior for love, kindness and peace by trying to be loving, kind and peaceful. But if an innocent is involved I can be very protective. Thank you so much for your comment.Hugs!
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Hi 👋👋💕
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Thanks for sharing and thanks for your many years of service as as nurse.
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Thank you, Joseph Glidden. I loved helping people and still do. It is my calling in life.
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My BFF lives in Virginia and likes Bush Gardens, too. Maybe we can meet, when I visit sometime.. hopefully next year.
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That would be great, Catsandcoffee. Let’s make it happen.
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Nice to meet you! This was the most positive and uplifting introduction I have ever read! Thank you for sharing and I’m looking forward to reading more of your blogs.
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Hi. Thank you! I have almost been a positive, happy person. You have some interesting blogs. Will check them out.
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Thank you
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Bravo. I’m not quite that brave…yet…it is nice to meet the real person behind the blog. Maybe one day I’ll do the same. We all really do have more in common than not.
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I am with you on the political atmosphere we have now. I do not like nor trust Trump. I am with you !
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