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DianaK

Appreciations 4.163

The helpful information that can be found online, plus 24-hr Walgreens with first aid supplies, plus Mckenzie’s company during our (valiant, but unsuccessful) 2 am attempts to bandage Luna’s paw. (We did fiddle around long enough for the bleeding to stop again, at least.)

The wonderful, wonderful folks at Uptown Vet. Not only did they squeeze us in today despite being completely booked, but they were informative, sweet, kind, gentle with Luna, and funny. They’ve taken care of us and our pets for more than 20 years, helping us welcome new family members, lovingly and compassionately helping us say our goodbyes, and taking care of all the little things in between. Luna is resting comfortably now and will be fine in a few days.

IMG_3938New chapter 2 in the “Luna Goes to the Vet” story.
Chapter 1 – Get cat carrier out of the attic.
Chapter 2 – Get the unwilling Toby OUT of the cat carrier.
Chapter 3 – Get the unwilling Luna IN to the cat carrier.
Chapter 4 – Arrive at vet clinic. Get the unwilling Luna back OUT of the cat carrier…

At least the story has a happy ending. 😀

Changing plans to go with the flow. Today’s flow….reading, watching movies, and napping, and little else. 🙂

DianaK

Year 1, Day 113: crabbiness brings gratefulness

I’m crabby today, so it’s especially helpful/challenging 😉 to figure out what I appreciate right now. Let’s see… I appreciate:

  • The intrepid travelers who braved the icy roads to come to Laughter Yoga last night and the fun of leading the group (thanks, Jody! Hope you got some sleep!)
  • The awesome show with Andrew Zimmern at HUGE Theater last night.
  • The warmth of my house.
  • The comfort of seeing the kitties and Gracie all snuggled up sleeping in the living room.
  • The generous, caring staff at Wilder who were at today’s meeting and the fact that MIL care is going pretty well for now.
  • The fact that I can once again see the FLOOR in my office (still a long way to go, but at least I can find my desk and actually work there….)
  • The sounds and smells coming from the kitchen, which indicate that Pat is making the Best. Fried. Potatoes. Ever — and knowing he will share them with me. 🙂
  • The fact that we get Katie home again tomorrow. Oh! That’s a good one. Having the whole family around for a month is going to be wonderful. Deep breath of contentment. Yup. Now I can get back to work.