Far and Away

So sorry to hear about cat @Zoe7 They truely become our family in more ways then one.

I so hope the outcome of whatever you decide is a good one. In my thoughts hon

Thanks @Former-Member @Snowie You both know how much our fur babies mean to us My little girl came in tonight and ate her biscuits so that is a good thing. She is still outside asleep in the kennel but I will bring her in soon. Toby has taken up his usual spot on the couch and is getting plenty of cuddles. I am going to put Cat on the bed when I bring her in but knowing her she will probably take herself straight to her room. I would love her to stay on the bed tonight and snuggle in with me but she is happy in her room and that is what is important.

@Faith-and-Hope You have probaby fallen asleep by now Hon. Loved hearing that you are home safe and chillin' in bed already. An early night will do you the world of good - especially if you sleep right through ...fingers crossed for that for you. I think I will be up for quite a while yet - really tired but not sleepy - head still full of thoughts with no decision yet reached ...still too hard. Time to bring Cat in 😺💕

@Zoe7 💕💕💕💜💜

Morning @Zoe7 🦋💕

I figure you’re up and going by now.

Hi @Maggie 🌷💕

Hi to anyone else around 👋☕️💕

@Faith-and-Hope Up but not going yet. I didn't get much sleep last night so slept a bit more this morning on and off on the couch. I have been on the phone since - talking to my Mum and Dad and both very think want Cat to have surgery. I have also been doing some research last night and this morning and it really does not look good for where it is and how big it is. She ate all her breakfast and looks bright and happy so the tablets must be helping.

I need to find some energy to get back into the garage today as it is supposed to rain for the rest of the holidays. It feels like the last thing I should be doing and the world has stopped for me presently but I also know life will go on with or without my baby - it is just super hard making this decision and knowing what is best for her.

Sending lots and lots of love @Zoe7 Sometimes words are simply inadequate. Really feeling for you xx

Thank you @eth There really is not much anyone can say - it is just really hard. I am so lucky to have had my beautiful baby for as long as I have but thinking of life without her is breaking my heart.

I am sure it is @Zoe7 ..... 💜💜💜

I am going to hold to hope for you. I am glad it is operable, and you have the choice ..... despite how hard it is to consider the decision.

More hugs incoming .....

Cat is still in the kennel @Faith-and-Hope - she puts her head up when I walk past then goes back to sleep. The sun isn't all the way around for her yet but when it is I'll get a photo 😺💕

I have been out in the garage: moved all the timber off the shelves and leaning against the shelves, moved the shelves up (as they are simple slats and slits), put all the timber back on the higher shelf and moved all the larger pieces onto the shelf below. I now have a completely clear wall where everything used to be stacked.

I also made the decision to throw out all the papier mache snails and minions - that actually frees up 2 whole shelves. There is no point hanging onto them - they are all damaged and I cannot see me ever using them again. It is actually a bit of a relief to make that decision and free up more space - one decision I could actually nake this weekend hey!

Toby has of course been supervising but also likes to sit at the driveway gate and watch people go past. As long as he can still see me he is happy. Of course he is now inside on the couch next to me while I have a break.

It was hard work moving all the timber on the shelves and there is still more to go that is stacked in the driveway. I have another couple of big things to move inside the garage before I can stack that on the shelves though then the old table it is all stacked on can go to the tip as well. I may need 2 trips to the tip as the trailer is already pretty highly stacked. I also have a really large papier mache mushroom top which is around 2 1/2 metres in radius. I will use that as a cover on the trailer before I tie it all down. Have kept that for years tied to the roof of the garage but it may as well go now too.

It really is a big clean out but necessary - can't hold onto things that aren't important and no use looking back to what has been. What is important to me is right here with me - my fur babies, my family and my friends on here - that is enough.

hugs and love my sister @Zoe7