January 12 2016

January 12 2016 Greetings My Friend Junior just walked out the door with Blanko our 17 year old cat. He has had grand-mal seizures since he was a kitten. With medication he has lived a long life. Junior has understood Blankos handicap and bonded with him early on. The 2 have been each other’s comfort in the ups and down of life and of disability. Blanko and Alex our other cat that died recently were good friends too. In their younger years they found many moments of mischief. Having a cat tower for them to look out of our California ranch style bedroom windows proved to be fun for them and a bad idea for us. Many nights we were woke up out of a sound sleep when one them each weighing in at 18 lbs or so jumped down on top of us in the middle of the night. Another favorite pastime was to charge through the house chasing each other. Somehow they found a way to hit the back of the upholstered rocker knocking it over then fly over the end table so they could scatter whatever was on that. Later they snuggled up in our laps as sweet as could be. It was hard to get up to do something because they were so cute. They were friendly guys too. When we had company come by they often sat at the front screen door waiting for people to walk in so they could greet them. These 2 boys were the first of our pet children. They have their own special spot in our hearts. We love all of the fur children but these 2 are the ones we learned to parent together. When we got home from church Junior found Blanko drooling up a storm. He had been given his medication earlier and upon further inspection saw that his leg did not look right. It is either broken or dislocated. Junior called around since it was Sunday to see if there was any human pain relief medication he could give Blanko until he could take him in today. We kept hearing that cats are sensitive to our medications so it was not a good idea. The decision then was does he give Blanko some and potentially kill Blanko. He could not live with himself so instead he kept Blanko close. We took turns snuggling him making sure an extra towel was under him to absorb all the drool. Junior and Blanko spent the night in the recliner together. In the midst of remembering Brenda calls to check in. We both do our remembering Blankos silly dumfounded moments. After a bit the conversation make a transition from Blanko to her pets, what is going on around her place and then she lets me go. The distraction helps me to refocus. I think back to my need to leave church yesterday. I felt fairly well as I got ready for church and even in Sunday school. When we got to the sanctuary the room began spinning and sleepiness was overtaking me. I whispered to Junior to take me home. I have always struggled with heat and it often showed up in my cheeks by turning extremely red. I have had this more so since starting the medication. It occurred to me that my dizziness and redness was due to the heat in the classroom being very warm. I remember pulling up my sleeves and thought that for a few more minutes I would deal with the heat since class was about over with. This realization reminded me that the redness I have been seeing since starting this medication was associated with times I have been hot. The electric throw is nice on these cold days. I get highly uncomfortable lately when I have a dog or 2 ontop of me with the blanket heat on. Since I noticed this reaction I have reached over to turn the blanket off when puppy love visits me. The red cheeks are gone. May God bless you and keep you make His face shine on you. Love Janet