Thanks LoveMyMickey

When I was there I asked to be shown exactly where it is and how best to clean to be on the safe side. The nurse that found him and brought him there for treatment (Nicole) was the one who did this. She was NOT what I was expecting as his rescuer. I was worried about not living up to the standard, but she was a bit more rough and nonchalant in handling him, then I cared for. And here I was worried, I was not being gentle enough with him. But, he's back home and resting comfortably with his sister. Speaking of whom, Theresa decided to have a freak out session in the tub earlier chasing her own tail LOL. She too is resting comfortably. Hoping for a quiet Caturday until my OC is over 8:00 AM tomorrow.

Tail Hugs ~

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I'm glad all went well with the vet visit today, although I'm sorry the news is that the tumor - - although benign -- may be coming back. That's always a concern. It sounds like your little boy has found gentle hands to take care of him on a daily basis. I'm sure he much prefers daddy's hands. I'm glad you were able to get some guidance for Miss Theresa's occasional upset tummies, too.

All in all it sounds like you and your fur tribe have had a good Caturday (I love it!!!), and I hope your cell remains quiet for the rest of the evening.

Thank you again so much for sharing your precious Theresa and little Tang with us, Tracy. I hope you and your fur kids will have a very pleasant evening. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey.

I just really didn't care for the way the nurse handled Tang, especially being his rescuer. I told her the story about the balcony, and she didn't seem the least bit interested. Plus when she said, it's normal to get a little blood, I really didn't care for that. I could see getting blood when it's infected, but not at this stage. I never got any blood. I really feel she was being too rough. It made me flash on the so called vet that killed Tom. I'm even angrier, now that I think back on it. I got some fine point precision Q-Tips while at the Kroger and hoping that makes it a little easier. I'm starting to think Tom brought Tang to me not just because he needed a home, but perhaps was not getting the best of over all treatment living at the vet. Anyway, he IS with me now in what I try to make gentle hands. He came over to play with a catnip sock earlier that was less than an inch away from Theresa. Neither moved or fussed. I wished I had a camera for that...


Tail Hugs

TTT

"I'm starting to think Tom brought Tang to me not just because he needed a home, but perhaps was not getting the best of over all treatment living at the vet. Anyway, he IS with me now in what I try to make gentle hands."


Hi, Tracy, as I read your account of the nurse's interaction with your precious Tang this thought comes to mind: she does this on a routine basis day in day out - - so it's a CLINICAL routine to her -- but for YOU this is your LITTLE BOY. There's a HUGE difference in approach and mind set. Since I work in a clinical setting (home health office) I see and hear this ALL THE TIME. The sad thing is the clinical staff complain about the caregivers of the patients who complain about THEIR insensitivity - - the clinical staff have the attitude that THEY are always right, and the caregivers and patients are there to serve THEM. Which is one of many reasons why I so desperately want to find another job OUT of the healthcare field. Unfortunately for me I'm too old to be considered a viable candidate for the very few positions that are advertised. So - - that keeps me where I am to have "a paycheck."

So, my friend, it does not surprise me one little bit that your beloved Sir Thomas guided you and little Tang toward one another so that this sweet little boy could know what tender love REALLY is through your gentle hands.

Sounds like you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang had a very peaceful evening. I hope today is being kind to you and your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks, moon_beam

I could easily tell from Tang's demeanor and body language, that he did NOT like her. She literally drug him out of the carrier by the side, ignoring me comepletely when I said I have better luck going in from the top. She was going to do it HER way, and I may as well have not been there. Thankfully, Dr. Mills and the other nurses don't act that way. The irony of reporting her is not lost on me, and I probably won't. But I was just so angry my little boy was being treated like a sack of meat. Well, he knows who loves him, and where his home is....

Hi, Tracy, I'm wondering when you make an appointment to take your fur kids in if you could find a way to ask if this particular nurse is going to be there, and if possible try to make an appointment when she is NOT there. It's just a thought. Some of the home health repeat patients ask for a specific nurse or physical therapist - - because they have had a bad experience on previous occasions with a particular employee. Sometimes it works, sometimes the supervisor refuses and refers the patient to another agency. Just remember, Tracy - - you are a PAYING customer and you and your furkids are entitled to both professional and COMPASSIONATE attention.

I hope you and your furkids are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing how things are going for each of you.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam. It's just that if I do that, I will be drawing attention to the fact that I don't care for his rescuer, and that would make me sound ungrateful for getting him somehow. Plus, I already make sure I only take him in when Dr. Mills is there. Hopefully I won't need to worry about that until his and Theresa's next scheduled check up (knock wood) I know I am a paying customer, even if it is just the 18.95/mo plan premeum I pay for each of them. The last time I mentioned hoping I would be able to leave there w/o having pay anything other than that because of my budget, I got a snarky comment about how at least last time I walked out with a cat. I sometimes wonder why some people get into that kind of field to begin with (sigh)

Kittles are resting comfortably on what's left of my weekend w/ them. Tang in the bedroom window, and Theresa on top of my bag I tote back and forth to work. Mayge she's trying to hitch a ride


TTT

Hi Tracy...I hope you are having a good day at work, also hope Little Theresa and Tang are staying out of mischief at home.

That is so sad about how Tang was treated. Hopefully that nurse won't be there next time. I've never had that problem, but 3 years ago Mickey's vet we had for years, retired and a young one took her place. She was very nice, but I didn't have as much confidence in her.

Tracy I hope you and furbabies have a fun and peaceful evening and night. Keep that bag closed because somebody might hitch a ride.

God Bless....

LoveMyMickey

"I sometimes wonder why some people get into that kind of field to begin with (sigh)."

Hi, Tracy, just stopping by to say hello. I know what you mean. One thing I have learned in my many years of travels in this life - - no place is "perfect" - - employment, places to live, places to shop, - - and - - veterinary offices. It sounds like you have a very good relationship with everyone else, and hopefully this nurse's physical contact with your precious furkids will be a rare occasion - - for your peace of mind.

I hope today is being kind to you, your precious Miss Theresa, and little Tang, and that you will have a very peaceful and blissful evening together. Please know you and your fur family are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing how you and your precious furkids are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks LoveMyMickey, moon_beam. No, no place is perfect. And I invested 6 years of time between 4 cats there, and would hate all that money for the wellness plans, and the time to be for naught. I know if I raise heck I'll get my issues promptly dealt with, from experience. But, I'm getting to a point where I try to be more choosy about my battles. Both greeted me at the door which was nice after a long day of non-stop queue right till I left I stopped at McDs on the way home for a "comfort" food fix because I'm too hot and tried to make anything - even simple stuff. I'm sure Tang will want a bite His ear was the usual dirty, but no sign of infection. Picked what appeared to be a dead tick or flea off Theresa, but could not find any more; she's due for her last dose of Front Line in about 2 weeks. The last dose on hand. I'll see how she does after that. Theresa did her chase her own tail bit in the tub, and Tang is doing barrel rolls like he's flying on the living room floor (Tom used to do that) Just glad Monday is over (whew)

Tail Hugs


TTT

Hi Tracy....I hope your work day is easier than yesterday. That's so nice, Theresa and Tang both meeting you at the door. Did they get a bite of McD?

That is so interesting how Tang has habits like Tom. Sounds like Theresa and Tang are doing some circus acts, sounds cute.....About fleas, I don't know if they like to be brushed or combed, but a fine tooth flea comb will catch fleas or anything and remove old hair on pets. I used one on Mickey (he loved it) and I didn't have to use as much Frontline. I hated putting chemicals on him.

Tracy I hope you, Theresa, Tang, and Spirit Dog Tom have a happy evening and keep cool.

God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

"Theresa did her chase her own tail bit in the tub, and Tang is doing barrel rolls like he's flying on the living room floor"


Hi, Tracy, just getting caught up on your news from last night. One thing about being "busy" (if not overwhelmed) at work - - the time has a tendency to go by quickly. I know what you mean about being too hot and tired to bother with fixing anything. That is one "benefit" of being the only "human" in the household.

I am so smiling about the antics of your precious Theresa and little Tang. I am so very glad you have the joy of your precious furkids in your heart and life, Tracy.

I hope today is being kind to you and your fur family, my friend. Pretty soon you should be home, and your precious Theresa and little Tang are there to bring comfort and joy to your heart. Please know you and your fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks LoveMyMickey, moon_beam

Tang did indeed get some bites I did the 2 for 4 quarter pounders knowing it's more than I would eat. Theresa still has no interest in people food. Picked something off Tang's paw that looked similar to what Theresa had; still nothing more than that on him either. Since they are almost exclusively inside these days, I'm betting one of my neighbors is not so careful when it comes to their pets. I'll pick something up at the vet if this continues. I do indeed brush Theresa about every other day more for hairball prevention since her coat is so full; Tang as much as he will let me. Antic of the Day:

Tang came ripping down the hall into the living room with Theresa hot on his tail. To which I said "Just who is chasing/bullying who, dear?" She looked up at me as if to say "Shucks, daddy you weren't 'posed to see dat" Like I didn't know the rough housing was a 50/50 proposition LOL

Hugs

TTT

Hi, Tracy, so good to share your daily reports of how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. What a joy they bring to you, and sharing in your joy is a blessing.

Yeah, we can bring in critters on our clothes that make their way onto our furkids through contact. I have to do the same thing with my Noah - - give him a good inspection - - because sometimes I see him scratching a little too much for being an inside kitty. Brushing him does seem to help him feel better.

Hope you and your fur family are having a peaceful evening, Tracy, and thank you so much for sharing with us how today has been for each of you. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to sharing your news and how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy...When I first read "Tang did indeed get some bites", I was thinking of flea bites. ....I'm glad it was burger bites.....I agree, those critters can come from anywhere, even at the vets.

I laughed when I read your "Antic of the Day"......So cute....Tracy thank you for the smiles and sharing with us. I hope you're having an easy day at work and have a fun time with furbabies tonight.

God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

No "critters" to report tonight. Today at work started slow, but as a cruel joke, proceeded to be in queue off and on the rest of the day. After a week and a half of no disconnects due to the heat, should have been expected (sigh) and got fussed at for 2 customer complaints (double sigh)

No antics to report tonight outside the norm. Getting less and less crud out of Tang's ear as time goes on, so hoping for the best. Theresa is also doing well. Hope all is well with you folks...

Tail Hugs ~

TTT

Hi Tracy...YAY!! No critters. I'm glad little Tang's ear is doing better and little Theresa is doing well.
All is well here, gotta' hit the Kroger store tomorrow. We had rain yesterday, but it's hot again today.

TracyI hope you have a better work day today. Remember you and your precious furbabies are always in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being my friend...

God Bless..

LoveMyMickey

Hi, Tracy, getting caught up on your news. Sorry I didn't write last night. I was very tired and both Noah and I crashed really early.

So sorry that you got complaints from customers. I know it is your nature to be as helpful as possible, there's just so much you can do. I took a call from an elderly lady last week who was inquiring about receiving services. She is not a current patient, so I explained to her that she needed to have her doctor contact the company for a referrral. This did not set well with her. The bottom line was - - she didn't want to call her doctor - - she was under the impression that the company is supposed to provide any service she needs that she herself tells us she needs. She didn't want to hear anything else. I tried to be very polite to her and supportive of her needs, and tried to encourage her to call her doctor and have her doctor call the company. She finally said that she will just have to do without and hung up. This still makes me feel sad - - but there isn't anything anyone can do for her - - until SHE decides to have her doctor make a formal referral. I thought for sure I would get called into the "principal's office" for that call - - but haven't yet. I might not hear anything about it until my evaluation - - which would be typical.

Like LoveMyMickey I, too, am so glad little Tang's ear is doing better. It's always nice when the ear gunk is not as much. My Oslo's ears needed frequent cleaning as they were prone to infections, and they would get so o o o gunky - -particularly in the spring and autumn with all the pollens and allergens about. His ears were like gunk breeders - - like something out of a sci fi flick - - some of the stuff I cleaned out looked like little aliens.

I hope today is being kind to you and your fur kids, my friend, and I hope you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening. Please know you and your fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you as always LoveMyMickey, moon_beam -

Today was a mixed bag of busy and slow. But I got through it just the same. One more day until Caturday I feel blessed to be able to post daily about trivial mundane things when so many people on here are going through such recent and difficult losses. I do sometimes wonder if I truly have made peace with Tom's passing, or if it's just lying dormant to rear it's ugly head when I am least prepared for it.

Anyway, nothing new to report in the antics. Theresa and Tang continue to both sleep with me at night, which is comforting. Both seem to be doing well.

Hugs

TTT

"I do sometimes wonder if I truly have made peace with Tom's passing, or if it's just lying dormant to rear it's ugly head when I am least prepared for it."

Hi, Tracy, it's always a joy comnig to your topic to get caught on your news. "Peace" comes in different ways, and memories at any one particular moment can always evoke emotions we thought were long "resolved." There are many different dimensions to how we "react" to things. For instance, when our stress levels are nominal, what someone else may perceive as an annoyance we may find to be indifferent. When our stress levels are high, however, our reactions can be more emotional - - including to a memory that is particularly sad and heartbreaking.

It's a part of the unpredictability of this life journey, Tracy, and a reminder that there are some things we have no control over. The good news is that the love bond you share with your beloved Sir Thomas is eternal, and while there may be moments now and then of sadness when you think of your beloved Sir Thomas, your Sir Thomas will always be saying to you, "It's alright, dad - - I know you love me and always did the very best you could for me. Now - - let me see you smile - - come on, dad - - give me your special smile - - yes, that's better. Now, my sister and little brother need you. I love you too, dad, and I'm always close ot you."

I guess I need to get this to you and shut down this gizmo and get some zzzz's as the alarm clock goes off really early for another day in the pit. I'm so glad tomorrow is F R I D A Y!!!!

Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are close in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy. I hope each of you will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, and I look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy...I hope you had a pleasant work day. It's hard to believe another week has gone by and tomorrow is "Caturday"......It's a pleasure to come here and read your posts about your furbabies, work, or whatever you want to talk about.

About finding peace, I doubt if anyone finds true peace with losing their pet that they were really close to. I find myself going around doing things and all of a sudden I think of Mickey and I get that empty feeling in my stomach. The grocery store is always a reminder when I pass by the Pupperoni treats and then he's not here to greet me at the door.

Okay, Theresa and Tang, you treat your dad kindly this weekend and stay out of mischief. No circus tricks or playing too rough with each other.

Hugs to all,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

It's just that when I think about Tom, and missing him, it seems in the abstract; like intellectually I know I miss him, but I don't "feel" that pain from missing him like I once did. I don't know if that's normal or if something is wrong with me.

Work started out slow, but by late morning we were slammed the rest of the day (worse than a Monday) Then a KU area wide outage from an isolated storm didn't help that. When I left at 6:30 there were almost 50 calls in the credit queue alone. I was never so glad for my new shift and no longer closing. I doubt they got out of there much before 7:30.

Tang's ear continues to improve slowly; guess I'll just have to keep checking it daily. It's certainly no worse than the daily insulin injections I had to do for Tom. Theresa continues her freak outs in the tub. I think she's jockying for attention And, apparently, Tom has somehow imparted that the vacuum is a big red Tang eater LOL Both are resting comfortably at the moment. Hoping no storms bad enough to page tertiary this weekend.

Hugs ~

TTT

"It's just that when I think about Tom, and missing him, it seems in the abstract; like intellectually I know I miss him, but I don't "feel" that pain from missing him like I once did. I don't know if that's normal or if something is wrong with me."

Hi, Tracy, so good to log on and get caught up with your news. What you are feeling - - or not feeling - - about missing your beloved Sir Thomas is perfectly normal. This simply means that you are in a new and healthy phase of your adjustment journey. Your beloved Sir Thomas wants you to be able to think of him with a peaceful, happy heart - - and to be able to look happily at your precious Theresa and little Tang and not only enjoy them for the precious little lives they are, but also to fondly think, "Sir Thomas used to do that, too" - - which you are being able to do. This is a GOOD THING, Tracy. You are not "missing him" less - - you are remembering him MORE - - holding him close to your heart where he will always and forever be.

So glad to know your new work schedule is better for you, and that your little Tang's ear contniues to improve. I'm chuckling about your precious Theresa's bath tub ritual - - watching them is more entertaining than what is on the TV.

I hope you and your fur kids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy, and that you will have a very quiet uneventual weekend. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are close in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

Someimes I just need someone to check my grief journey pulse, so to speak, to make sure I'm not going off into a tangent that's not right.
I do miss Sir Thomas, but he has moved on to the next leg of his journey. I suppse I can do no less for not just myself, but for the little sister he left behind. And the little brother he brought my way. Some times I can almost hear him saying "I know I'm not there for you physically anymore dad, but this little waif needs some love. I'd consider it no small favor if you'd take him into your heart for me"

Thanks again for the "pep"


T

Hi, Tracy, thank you for so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and your little Tang are doing.

Tracy, I could not have said it any better than what you wrote: "I do miss Sir Thomas, but he has moved on to the next leg of his journey. I suppse I can do no less for not just myself, but for the little sister he left behind. And the little brother he brought my way. Some times I can almost hear him saying "I know I'm not there for you physically anymore dad, but this little waif needs some love. I'd consider it no small favor if you'd take him into your heart for me"

Your beloved Sir Thomas is VERY PROUD of you - - his FOREVER DAD - - and is truly forever with you in your heart and memories - - and will continue to make his "visits" - - through your precious Theresa and little Tang and in your heart - - to reassure you that he is forever with each of you.

I hope today is being kind to you and your precious fur tribe, Tracy. It is cloudy here and only in the mid-70's, but it is VERY humid. Noah and I are getting lots of snuggle time today - - just being lazy today. Please know you, your precoius Theresa, and little Tang are close in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

I had a dream about Tom during my nap today (one of the most restful ones to date) and just after I woke up, Theresa leaped off my chest at the exact same time Tang ripped out from behind the sliding door blinds. At first I thought them playing. But they both stopped dead with in 2 feet of each other and fixated on the hallway. Then sat down and continued to stare in that direction. Another visit from Tom perhaps; knowing that I'd been feeling this way. Thus far it's been a pretty quiet "Caturday" I'm glad you and your precious Noah are getting some much deserved rest and cuddle time.

Tail Hugs ~

TTT

Hi Tracy.....OH MY!!! I'm getting goose bumps here....You know what Sir Tom is saying, he's saying, "Dad, I think it's time for a visit to show you, Theresa, and Tang that I'm still here."

Tracy I'm glad you had a peaceful "Caturday". And I hope tonight and tomorrow will be peaceful also. I'm looking forward to hearing from you again to see how things are going. Give the furbabies a pet for me.

My thoughts and prayers are with you...God Bless..

LoveMyMickey

Hi, Tracy, it's always a blessing to log into your topic to share your news. I'm so glad you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang had a very pleasant visit with your beloved Sir Thomas. And I'm so glad to know that you and your furkids were able to have a very peaceful "Caturday."

I hope you and your fur family will have a very peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Sir Thomas' sweet Living Spirit to comfort and cheer you. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are close in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing with you how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

This mornong started out with a nice thunder storm, so got a little wet going to the laundry room. It seems to have stopped for now. Recording says about 8500 people out. They may have paged primary, but I won't know since they went to our cells instead of pagers. 2.5 hours it won't matter. Thought about letting kittles out but it could start to rain again, so I nixed that. Both are resting comfortably. Looking forward to a nice day off, but will be able to relax better after 8:00 (not OC anymore)

Hugs

TTT

Hi, Tracy, it's getting close to 9:30 now and hopefully you have been spared any calls for active duty. I agree with you about not letting your furkids out on the balcony yet. Whenever I saw the sky getting dark and / or heard the rumbling of thunder I promptly brought my furkids inside if they were out on their tethers. I know sometimes we can feel like we are "cheating" our furkids out having some fun, but in reality we are doing the very best we can for them by keeping them SAFE. Your precious Theresa and little Tang have the very best dad!!!!

I hope you and your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very good day, my friend. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy...I hope by now you and furbabies are having a peaceful day without any calls.....That thunderstorm woke us up this morning around 4 something. I grabbed the remote to check our local weather channel to check the radar. The worse part looked south of us, but after I turned it off, big thunder and lightning was close. Don't know if any power went off anywhere or not.

Tracy, as Moon_Beam said you are the very best dad to your precious furbabies by keeping them safe. Looking forward to your next posting. Give little Theresa and Tang a pet for me.....God Bless...

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

I suppose I could have let them out later as the rain kept the temps coolish for a while. But I just wasn't up to watching them (well, Tang really) like a hawk. As I mentioned before, Tang has a penchant for people food not unlike Tom did. But Tang will actually get right up in my face to try to steal my food. It's annoying, but I gotta live him anyway. I had a brief sense of "family" taking my nap after the early morning laundry; Theresa on my chest, Tang on the arm of the couch perched betweem the pillows and my head. It was nice. I was not paged, but when I checked the recording after about an hour they were down from 8500 to 600. I'd say that's pretty good turn around for an hour. But I'm sure people carped about it anyway. Tomorrow back to the salt mines, 5.5 hours OT, but this time I volunteered for 3 of those. Need the money to keep up with those 22.00/week health insurance premiums (another bad part about being a contractor) Now that I am on my own 'wellness plan', maybe I'll finally get myself checked out by the people vet. Just need to find a 1/2 day somewhere I can take off. That's all for now I guess. Unless one of them does something "antic" worthy tonight.

Hugs

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you always for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I love the afternoon naps, too. There's just nothing better than having your precious furkid(s) snuggled close to you. So glad you were able to spend the entire day with your precious Theresa and little Tang.

With the exception of a very brief spritz earlier this morning, all the storms that were crossing over the mountains from West Virginia broke up before they reached our area here in Virginia. The sun broke through the morning clouds resulting in another hot and humid day here - -which is the forecast for the rest of the week.

I hope you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy, and hope that your day in the trenches tomorrow will be decent. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are close in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy...I hope you had a good work day. I don't know if you had storms today or not, but one came through here around 3 this afternoon. Wind, hail, and torrential rain, blew into the carport. No power outages in our neighborhood....Soooooo there went my nap today....That was so cute the way Theresa and Tang were napping with you....When we first got them, Annie and Mickey both would nap on my stomach until they found out there were more comfortable places to sleep.

Tracy, I hope you have an enjoyable evening with your furbabies. My thoughts and prayers are always with you all.

God Bless....

LoveMyMickey

Thank you moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

Today was a typical Monday at work - queue start to finish - some outages from storms, not too bad. I'm a little worried about Tang. Last night when cleaning his ears, I noticed a mass at the base of the left ear, NOT where the original tumor was. I don't know if it's another tumor, but it doesn't look right, and nothing like it in the right ear. I get a little yellow out of the crevice by it, but it could just be where it's been draining. I called the vet today, and they said to keep up the cleanings and bring him in as soon as I am able which will be Saturday. I do hope it's not too serious. He's not showing any signs of distress, but I just can't go through it again so soon after losing Tom

Thoughts and prayers appreciated.

Hugs

TTT

Dear Tracy, Sending Tang some good energy to clean up that ear, Sir Thomas is watching over him - I am confident he will be ok! Give the kids a pat for me Leejaye

Hi, Tracy, thank you as always for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. Your little boy is so fortunate to have you as his dad, for your diligence and attentiveness to his needs. I do so hope and pray that Tang's doctor will be able to set your mind at ease about what is happening with Tang's ear. I know how quickly lumps and bumps can appear - - one day they aren't there and the next day they are, so I know how concerned you are, and you are doing the absolute best thing by having your precious Tang see his doctor. Please find comfort in what the doctor has instructed you to do, and the good news that apparently it is not causing your precious Tang any pain or discomfort.

I do know how upset you are, my friend, and I am so very sorry you have this concern on your heart. Please know you are not alone - - we are here for you in every way we can be to help you through this.

I'm glad today was apparently a decent day for you at work - - Monday's done with. Now you are home with your precious furkids, and I know they are so very happy to have their dad with them. I hope you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend, please know each of you are close in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you leejaye, moon_beam

I appreciate the support. I'm hoping for the best and that Sir Thomas is pulling strings in heaven for Tang. I promised Tom he'd be OK, and I obviously failed at that. I'm hoping my promisies to Tang are not as empty.

Hi, Tracy, oh my friend, you didn't fail your beloved Sir Thomas. I know this still tugs at your heart - - there are things that tug at mine, too, about each of my furkids. It's part of the "reality" of being mere "humans" - - and the helplessness we feel when our precious furkids are having medical issues. Since we do not have the medical skill to perform the tests, make the diagnosis, provide the treatment, etc., we are at the "mercy" of others who have obtained the medical degree - - and that leaves us feeling totally "out of control" of what is happening. Please know that your precious Tang knows beyond all shadow of a doubt that you are doing everything in your power to give him a happy, healthy, safe, and LONG earthly journey with you and his big sister, Miss Theresa. I know it's hard not to panic, so I offer you my sincerest reassurance once again - - you are NOT alone, Tracy, - - we are here for you and your precious little Tang.

I hope you and your precious fur tribe will have a peaceful and blissful evening. Please try to let your mind, and heart, be at peace, Tracy. You are THE BEST DAD - - and if you need to make a sign of that and pin it up on your refrigerator or a mirror or frame it and hang it on every wall in your apartment then do so - - because it's absolutely true.

Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and am looking forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Dear Tracy, Please please don't be so hard on yourself - you made no empty promises to Tom, and you didn't fail him in any way - you are a fantastic Cat Dad, you do all that you can for your little ones, I just know that Tom is sitting up there nodding his head wisely as i type these words, "yes yes I agree" he'd say...take care my friend Leejaye

Thank you leejaye, moon_beam

I've been told I'm a good kitty dad from folks on here, to the vet and nurses, aquaintances, heck even a few exes who can't stand me. Old saying says if allies and enemies are telling you the same thing, it must be true. I just don't know that I'm feeling it right now. I thank you for the kind words though. We will have to see what the days ahead bring....

Dear Tracy, Purszi and I will keep our respective fingers and tail crossed for you and Tang until you can get to the vet- I just can't believe Sir Thomas would have sent you Tang if something bad was on the cards, I have this much faith in our departed souls and the way they continue to look out for us, have a good night Leejaye

Hi Tracy...I am so sorry about Tang's ear. Maybe that is just a pimple like thingy that got infected or was caused by the infection. Anyway like everybody has said, you are a great dad. Sir Tom is looking out for Tang and I told Mickey to send his guardian Angels to watch over Tang.

Try not to worry Tracy, (easier said than done I know)....You, Theresa, and especially Tang are in my thoughts and prayers....God Bless...

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thank you leejaye, LoveMyMickey, moon_beam

I had also thought it might be a pimple or possibly a cyst. The latter of which is easy enough to remove usually. I do hope it's something more or less benign. I also had the thought that Tom would not send me Tang if something bad was in the cards. But I can also hear him saying "He was alone outside in the elements, ear untreated. What kind of life would that have been? At least you are giving him a better chance" It looks about the same tonight (at least it's not bigger, that I can tell) and about the same pinkish color as the "healthy" tissue. So, right now, all I can do is wait it out for Saturday and hope for the best. Not easy for me. Work was OK, busier than a usual Tuesday. The fire alarm went off about 9:30, so we all stood around in the parking lot for about 45 minutes; over heard a customer on cell "So, that's why they aren't answering the phone, they're having a pic nic" as if. I hate people (LS folks excepted, of course)

I went in search of Tang's new favorite ball, didn't find it but found some lost catnip mice. So they are having fun with those.

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes

Hugs

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I, too, was thinking today that the "growth" could be an abscess or a fluid filled sack that just needs a good sterile draining and then excellent Tracy dad tender loving care follow up. Just keep on doing what you're doing, my friend - - your sweet little boy has every faith and confidence in you, as your beloved Sir Thomas knows the depth of your loving care, and as we know you are doing - - and will always do - - everything in your power to take care of your little Tang.

Some folks are truly amazing in their assessment of situations which they know nothing about: "over heard a customer on cell "So, that's why they aren't answering the phone, they're having a pic nic". I hope you weren't standng out in a rain storm for 45 minutes!!

Life here is okay. Noah is still sound asleep on the bed, and I am looking forward to joining him in a few minutes. Just wanted to stop by to say hello and to get caught up on your news. I hope you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are having a very enjoyable evening, and that tomorrow will be a good day for you. Please know you and your fur tribe are close in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how you and precious fur family are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy....I hope your day went well with no "picnics".....Some people are simply terrible...

I hope little Tang's ear is improving. It might be a cyst. At Mickey's last wellness exam last Oct. the vet found a cyst on his tail. She said we would keep an eye on it. It looked like a lump under the skin. Of course he had bigger problems than that.

Tracy, I hope you, Theresa, and Tang have a fun filled evening. Maybe Tang will find his favorite ball...You all are in my thoughts and prayers....God Bless...

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

Tang's ear seems OK, the "tissue" seems to either be getting smaller, or maybe it's just changing shape. Pimples, cysts, etc., do that. I'm thinking (hoping) tumors do not. We'll see Saturday. Cleaning his ear, as well as typing this are a bit hard right now as my left front paw is dealing with a nasty flair up of gouty arthritis. Since I've not been insured for about a year up til now, I've no alopurinol, and 4 cholchicine pills including the one I took tonight; which are expired so probably not very potent. I've got to get back to the doctor now that I have insurance again (sigh) Being in such pain has caused me to be a bit short with the kittles tonight but they seem to understand it's not personal, God love 'em

Hopefully the med and extra strengh Tylonol will kick in so we can all relax....


Hugs


TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I'm so glad the "swelling" on little Tang's ear seems to be diminishing. This is good news. Tumors have a tendency to grow, so the diminishing of this "swelling" is a very good sign. It's just two more days until you can get him back to see his doctor, and I hope you will receive this same confirmation from Tang's physician.

I'm so very sorry you are struggling with a very uncomfortable "left front paw." I have not suffered with gout, but I do have arthritis in my hands and fingers, along with other parts of the body, so I can relate to the pain you're having. I do understand the lack of enthusiasm for going to see a doctor, BUT - - in this case it would be beneficial so that you could get your prescriptions renewed. I hope the cholchicine will give you some relief. I know what it's like to be cranky with furkids because of being in pain. The good news as you already have said is that your beloved Theresa and little Tang know you are not feeling chipper. Your precious furkids always love you, Tracy - - for better and the not so good, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer.

I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy, and again I hope the medicine gives you some relief. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy....I'm glad little Tang's ear is a little better, maybe that thing will go away completely....I'm sorry about your left paw. I hope the meds helped.......Your furbabies understand and love you just the same...When I got cranky with Mickey, he would look at me as if to say, "what's the matter with you?"...Then I would give him a hug.

I went to the people vet yesterday and a young lady who was studying to be a dr. from University of Ky. was going around with my dr. She questioned and examined me and then he came in and did the same, took a long time, plus they were busy. He probably thinks I am weird, I am never satisfied with the arthritis meds he prescribes. I asked for Celebrex this time, hope it works.

Tracy I hope your pain is better today and hope you can get more meds.....Pet the sweet furbabies for me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers always....God Bless..

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

this post will me more about my visit to the people vet today. As much as I hated to call off work (to say nothing of the income loss) the pain was just to great this morning. My doctor's office was able to get me in at 10:30. My new insurance apparently has no co-pay, which was nice. My dr. wrote me scripts for the alopurinol, cardivol (blood pressure; it was up big surprise) and something called colocrys which is just like colchacine, but with less GI distress effects (we'll see) my insurance covered the first 2 w/ co-pay, and the latter she gave me a 7 day free trial and a follow up 30 day RX w/ coupon for assistance (should be about a 20.00 co-pay if I need to use it. Otherwise I can go back to generic cholchacine. And the good news is I can call for refills w/o having to go back before my next 6 month appointment. Per her instructions, I took 2 colocrys right away with lunch and another just a little while go. It's starting to feel better. Then I can take as needed twice a day. She gave me a note and I signed a DX release wiaver in case FMLA is needed; I had it before for this condition. I'm hoping that will mitigate my absense from work today, especially since it has not been that long ago since the verbal from Today's. I'm hoping some of those have fallen off by now. Taking off work was a risk, but I just felt I could not leave myself vunerable to another attack, since I now have insurance. I hope I'm not in trouble; my understanding is you have to have some kind of written on record before being dismissed for attandance, which I do not have.

Since the weather is nice, and I'm home, I let the kids out on the balcony. Both jumped at the chance. But since fussing at Tang for hanging too far over the ledge, he has not gone any further than the door and is at this moment sitting by my feet watching me. Go figure. Theresa is still enjoying herself out there though. Hoping this last colocrys will keep up the pain releif. It's still pretty stiff, but hurts less now. Gout is like no other arthritis out there. The pain is indescribable.


Hugs

TTT