Surfie, waiting for news on Karen and praying! It's news like this that keeps me on edge. I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop lately. There used to be things that could be counted on (or so I thought). Now everything seems so fragile. I know life is fragile, but it seems as though all the bad stuff is happening at the same time.
I also think I'm just getting to the age where it's harder to roll with the punches. Too many changes for me to absorb at the moment.
Today looks to be a nice Fall day. The sun is out and it's a nice crisp 52 degrees. I'm going out for a walk around the Island. Of course, I'd better get dressed first!
Deer Eva, Going outside and seeing that the world is real always helps me. Sometimes Froggy tells me to go somewhere. Today I am pacing, but finally managed to clean up the kitchen, make a meal, and get Froggy back to bed. So now I can take a walk outside. I'll be thinking of you doing he same. How is Bambu? It will take him some time too.
Froggy is resting again, so I may be the Pond person for a while longer.
Eva, as for changes, you had so many, so fast. It will all come together. Hug your Joe. Hug your Bambu. Find good tings in your new life everyday.
Eva, Page and I had time to emotionally prepare for the passing of our Katie.... you didn't. Our other dog (Little Bit), quit eating when she realized Katie was not coming home. Everything is back to normal now but it took time. Your heart will heal.
I'm just not sure about how Bambu is feeling. Sometimes, he is very normal. It's just that he doesn't meow so much as yowl now. I don't know how to describe it exactly except to say he sounds so angry. And he sounds angry at us! I know he loves us. He purrs when we hold him. He always goes to Joe for comfort. That's okay. They have a bond and Puffin was always my little baby (and my little monster). I guess you all are right and we'll just let him grieve and we'll grieve and someday we'll all be better.
Also, it's made worse by all the other changes we're dealing with. Time. We just need time.
All of you with so much on your plates are held so very near and dear in my heart. I think of everyone of you from time to time during my day and always say a little prayer. You are surrounded with great love by your Pond Family.
Karen told me they found a teeny bit of blood on the top of what remains of the tumor. They say it is common for radiation to weaken some blood vessels and make them leak, even after a year, which causes a seizure. They put her on seizure medication, told her to take it very easy for a month (and not drive a car). Then her neurosurgeon and neurologist we see what's what.
She and I talked forever on the phone today. We gossiped and laughed. You know what she said probably caused the blood leak? She got so upset about Texas beating OU in football on Saturday!
Hey, laughter is the best medicine! Love you all, Deer Ponders.
Surfie, waiting for news on Karen and praying! It's news like this that keeps me on edge. I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop lately. There used to be things that could be counted on (or so I thought). Now everything seems so fragile. I know life is fragile, but it seems as though all the bad stuff is happening at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI also think I'm just getting to the age where it's harder to roll with the punches. Too many changes for me to absorb at the moment.
Today looks to be a nice Fall day. The sun is out and it's a nice crisp 52 degrees. I'm going out for a walk around the Island. Of course, I'd better get dressed first!
Deer Eva,
DeleteGoing outside and seeing that the world is real always helps me. Sometimes Froggy tells me to go somewhere. Today I am pacing, but finally managed to clean up the kitchen, make a meal, and get Froggy back to bed. So now I can take a walk outside. I'll be thinking of you doing he same. How is Bambu? It will take him some time too.
Froggy is resting again, so I may be the Pond person for a while longer.
Eva, as for changes, you had so many, so fast. It will all come together. Hug your Joe. Hug your Bambu. Find good tings in your new life everyday.
Eva, Page and I had time to emotionally prepare for the passing of our Katie.... you didn't. Our other dog (Little Bit), quit eating when she realized Katie was not coming home. Everything is back to normal now but it took time. Your heart will heal.
DeleteI'm just not sure about how Bambu is feeling. Sometimes, he is very normal. It's just that he doesn't meow so much as yowl now. I don't know how to describe it exactly except to say he sounds so angry. And he sounds angry at us! I know he loves us. He purrs when we hold him. He always goes to Joe for comfort. That's okay. They have a bond and Puffin was always my little baby (and my little monster). I guess you all are right and we'll just let him grieve and we'll grieve and someday we'll all be better.
ReplyDeleteAlso, it's made worse by all the other changes we're dealing with. Time. We just need time.
Deer Eva, We all love you, and we all understand what you are going through.
DeleteAll of you with so much on your plates are held so very near and dear in my heart. I think of everyone of you from time to time during my day and always say a little prayer. You are surrounded with great love by your Pond Family.
ReplyDeleteKaren told me they found a teeny bit of blood on the top of what remains of the tumor. They say it is common for radiation to weaken some blood vessels and make them leak, even after a year, which causes a seizure. They put her on seizure medication, told her to take it very easy for a month (and not drive a car). Then her neurosurgeon and neurologist we see what's what.
She and I talked forever on the phone today. We gossiped and laughed. You know what she said probably caused the blood leak? She got so upset about Texas beating OU in football on Saturday!
Hey, laughter is the best medicine! Love you all, Deer Ponders.
That was a good story, Surfie. Sounds like Karen will be okay. Laughter...and prayers...always help.
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