Yay for making it through the speech. Not at all easy to do and I am sure it was appreciated. It is wonderful that you had such an incredible role model. Since I didn't have any grandparents I may have to use your gram as inspiration when I am not giving life my full effort.
Everyone's getting spanked but me.
Willow ,'The Killer In Me'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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Laura - Oct 02, 2016 5:42:54 am PDT #26636 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Zenkitty - Oct 02, 2016 6:31:53 am PDT #26637 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Your grandmother sounds awesome, Pix. What a wonderful person to have in your life.
Good for you for getting through the speech, that's a hard thing to do. My sister gave "our" speech at our Mom's eulogy - She made it almost all the way through before her voice started to crack. I don't know if I could've done it.
flea - Oct 02, 2016 7:34:45 am PDT #26638 of 30002
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A darned fine Yankee womman, Pix.
Calli - Oct 02, 2016 8:16:12 am PDT #26639 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Wow--hardcore, Pix! I'm glad you got to know her.
WindSparrow - Oct 02, 2016 6:03:37 pm PDT #26640 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Your Gram was a wonder, Pix!
SuziQ - Oct 03, 2016 8:15:00 am PDT #26641 of 30002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Any kitty~ma you can spare for Miss Kitty would be appreciated. The arthritis in her hips and hind legs is getting worse. She doesn't appear too bothered by it, but her hind legs don't always do what she wants. This morning, she wasn't in her usual spot on the window ledge and I hadn't seen her after I fed her last night. Was just trying to brave myself up to go looking, thinking her body finally gave out on her, but then she reappeared and is lounging in the window.
When we saw the vet a couple of months ago, she said they could do x-rays to assess how bad it was and give her pain meds, but it didn't sound like the x-rays would lead to anything more than knowledge. And she doesn't appear to be in pain. She just fishtails a lot and watching her jump down from any distance makes me cringe. Sweet girl is about 15 and I hate seeing her go through this.
Laura - Oct 03, 2016 8:53:15 am PDT #26642 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Aw, poor Miss Kitty. Give her a scritch for me.
Calli - Oct 03, 2016 8:55:08 am PDT #26643 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Much kitty~ma, Suzi Q.
askye - Oct 03, 2016 9:10:03 am PDT #26644 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
kitty~ma for Miss Kitty.
WindSparrow - Oct 03, 2016 9:44:05 am PDT #26645 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Cats are genetically wired to hide pain. Here is a link to an article with a list of signs of pain in cats. [link] I'd say that if the arthritis is causing changes in how she moves, Miss Kitty is having enough pain to medicate. It might be worth a call to your vet to ask for either an anti-inflammatory or an opioid for her. In addition, even though the brand is a bit spendy, I am a big cheerleader for these Hip + Joint treats for cats [link] When Harvey was 14 he got so achy he stopped grooming, playing, or even jumping onto our laps. I started giving him those treats, and within a week, he was greatly improved. I have video footage of him chasing his tail up on an 8-inch wide ledge by the stairs from a month after he started taking them. I wasn't fast enough with the camera, or I would have video of him doing it again last month.