Tiger Eyes

Tummy Aches

Late last night, Abby woke me up with a jolt. She tore off across the bed and had me up and to my feet from a dead sleep in 2 seconds flat. I am accustomed to her "call of the trots". I thought she needed out -- which she did, but me in my sleep induced state did not register that her trots had already occurred on my blanket. Hate to admit this, but I didn't see anything (well what can I one see in the dark) and only upon Boo waking me up at 6:30AM did I find Abby had left me her calling card. So I went out to find her on the back of the sofa. She barely raised her head and I saw more evidence of a very bad night. She did not feel good at all. After cleaning up every spot that needed attention, I tried to bring her some food. She would not eat. She would not drink. I finally managed to get her to lick some wet food off of my fingertips. Then I got her to drink some water. She stayed completely still on the back of the sofa until I came to her and took her in my lap. She sat only for a brief while and then she got up and went on her own to the water bowl and got a good drink. Back to the sofa. I watched her all afternoon and let her sleep. Then when it seemed like normal dinnertime I tried to get her to eat again. She would only lick the wet food off my fingertips, but she did eat one treat. If she is not better in the morning, I am afraid I will have to take her to the vet which I do not want to do as it will be so upsetting to her. She is now purring at my touch and she is more "with it", but she is still preferring to take it easy on the back of the sofa...please keep her in your purrs.

Santa"s Littlest Helpers

Today one of the Christmas trees went up.
Can you see two furballs?
Abby is on one side,
and the other "lump" in the fabric is Gracie.
Gracie found a new place to hide out.
And she found a new place to make a mad dash to and from.
While being chased by her big little sister, Abby.
How long do you think that fabric will stay in place or that the tree will fall?

Giving Thanks

there's so much to be grateful for
join me
in
celebration
of all things
great and small
wishing you
happiness
love
and
a full
tummy
******
Happy Thanksgiving.

Wordless Wednesday

Smile

Smile everyday, no matter how bright, or how cloudy.

Mancat Monday:Mr Jinx

Unless you made the rules, ignore them.

Threads Count

Keep your expectations and....

....your thread counts high.

Little Things

Keep your chin up and your whiskers clean.

Gracie Reflects

Clean windows only to improve your reflection.

Sly

Worship the sun
but act like it's
worshiping you.


purrs

Honest Scrap -- We Got An Award!

Both Katie from Glogirl and Lisa from Cat of Nine Tails gifted us with this wonderful award!
The Honest Scrap award. When you receive the award, you're supposed to write down ten interesting things about yourself and then pass the award on to seven others. So now I get to tell you 10 things about Momma that she has never revealed before ... and we would love you any one to play along if they have not done so, considered yourself tagged...now you're it!

1. January 1, 2009 I retired! Early. Thank you very much and adieu to my civil service job! (I recommend it to everyone!) I worked for 30 years with the same employer and nearly that entire 30 years was in the same building!
   
2. In the spring of 2007 I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II. To say it was upsetting was a mild understatement. But I decided I could alter the course of this disease. I put myself on a new path and now two years (and some months later) I have lost over 100 pounds. I also rid myself of ALL my unhealthy problems. YAY!
3. In the early 1980's I use to visit a very good friend on Long Island once a year. I will never forget the one time she took me to the observation deck in the World Trade Towers. My friend, Fran died in the mid 1980's of cancer and I miss her dearly. MTFBWY Fran.
4. I waited until I was 33 to get married for the first (and ONLY) time.
5. I have only lived in three homes -- in over 5 decades of living. When I moved out my 'dream' home, it will be the last time I ever move!
6. I love photography, my secret wish would be to make a living at it.
7. I have travelled to Europe, Mexico, Canada, and Guam.
8. I love Abby with every breath in my body. Our connection goes beyond what I can even understand.
9. Both my parents are still alive and I am eternally grateful for all that they are. Each and every day I feel blessed that they are here.
10. I finally feel free of the addiction to food. I have become health conscious--took me over 5 decades, but I am exercising and eating well and I think I have finally regained some control over myself.

Thank you Katie and Lisa!