In cat news, now our Coco has cancer. During his last checkup, one of his liver enzymes was up somewhat. Several tests later, it looks like his liver isn't particularly bad for a cat his age (12 next month), but there are nodules in his lungs that appear to be cancerous and also enlarged lymph nodes.
This one is hitting me hard. It isn't just that we've already lost one sister and two cats in the last 18 months. They say that sometimes you don't choose the cat -- the cat chooses you. That's what happened with Coco. We were at an adoption event when we saw a black cat in one of the cages. They opened the door, and Coco jumped in my arms. And he's been by my side ever since (except when he's caring for any kittens that happen to come in the house, or supervising workers that come in).
I'm so sorry, Fred. Coco sounds like an utter love, a true companion.
I'm so sorry, Fred. You make such a good home for your cats, it is no surprise that one recognized you as his person.
Thanks, everyone. There's actually blue sky this morning, oddly, but we are under a Red Flag Watning and google tells me the Atlas Fire (the one I am worried about) flared up overnight, so I'm going ahead with packing up. Supervisor is ok with it. I told her I plan to get to the office today, right now I am not confident about that, but could still happen.
It's hazy in Utah today, I guess the smoke's reaching us.
Ugh, -t, I can't believe this is happening to you again. I'm so sorry. (were you on the board in 2005?)
I'm sorry about Coco, Fred. He sounds like a love.
Much non-fire~ma, -t. I hope you'll stay safe and not lose too much.
I'm so sorry, Fred. It doesn't ever get easier.
So much fire~ma to -t and others being harmed. It is so scary to watch and so heartbreaking to think of all that has been lost.
I'm so sorry, Fred. It isn't ever easy.
Stay safe, -t, and yes please keep reporting in. And everybody else in the area, safe you too, and report in when you can.
The smoke keeps getting worse . ( for those that don't know - I am far from the fires), We are in a high fire probability . After the flood danger last winter I am creating a bug out box. Just a place for a change of clothes , my purse,and electronics to live in case I have to leave suddenly i toss my drugs in before I go out the door. It won't do me a lot fo good in an earthquake, but if we get into one of the situations where they let you in the house for so long - I'll know where stuff is . a basic plan makes me feel better. A lot of the people I know are doing this
