Baby Girl still critical...

We went to the doctor again today.   Penelope is HOPEFULLY on the mend.   Her sugar levels were still high and she hasn't gone potty in her litter for almost two days.    She doesn't have control of her bladder much.   The doctor says it is kidneys...we are hoping with diet, insulin and special care her kidneys will come back around and work.    I don't know what we will do if we lose her.   I really don't.   It is just amazing how much she means to our family.   She is our daughter in every sense of the word, except not human.   The vet gave her vitaminies, liquids with a HUGE syringe and some more yummy food you add water to and she LOVES!!
She has eaten about a half a can of food today and I added about a fourth of a cup of water to it...maybe not quite that much.   This food is for critical care patients...it sucks up the water to hold it so they will get the liquids they need.   I haven't tasted the food but it must be good.   She was so sick yesterday she could hardly walk but she ate that food.   I fed it to her with a non needle syringe at first and then she ate it on her own.   She is walking a little today...she could hardly use her legs at all yesterday without falling sideways.   Today she is more steady. And I know this may be too much information, however, she went potty in her litter!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!    She still hasn't urinated but she will I just know it!    The vet emptied her bladder today...so she is fine.   Please keep praying.   I know she can get better...I hope I hope it is what Heavenly Father wants for us.   We love her!
Tonight she gets some more insulin.   She had 5 units this morning.   I will check the sugar levels tonight to see how much she gets at 8pm.    Jeff is beside himself.   We are a couple of saps.   Really, if you would have asked us 13 years ago if we would feel like this about a couple barn cats...we would have said we love animals but would have never guessed we would become so involved.   I can see why people leave so much money to their pets.   They want to make sure they are taken care of!  

Sick Baby...

Our Penelope Ann is a very sick little kitty.    She is in critical condition being cared for at home by her mama...and papi.    She is having some problems with her diabetes and the vet doesn't know whether it is a kidney problem because of the diabetes or what.   Her blood sugars are all over the place.   She wasn't eating and was so weak.   She isn't using the potty which can't be fun for her either.   We took her to the Kitty ER yesterday and she was loaded up on fluids, vitamins, insulin and had her blood and all checked.    She was given some food for critical care pets.   You add water to it so it gives them fluids as well as food nourishment.   Whatever they add to this it tastes really good so even critical care patients will eat it.   SHE DID!!!!!  She loved it.    She hadn't eaten for some time and I mixed the moist food with warm water and she ate a half a can mixed with water in a 12 hour period.   She went to the vet this morning and got more fluids, vitamins and insulin and checked out again.   She has more energy and was even not happy being there.  Yesterday she didn't feel well enough to complain.   She even meowed most of the way to Auburn (to the vets office)  from Fort Wayne today.   That was more normal.   Her voice sounds more normal today too.   Not as strong but much better than yesterday.   She ate a fourth of a can of food when she got home and is now resting comfortably in her favorite little corner in the closet.    We have been soooooo worried.   I know not many people read this blog of ours...however, whoever may read this will you please pray for our baby girl and her mama and papi...so all of us can continue to be the family we are.    She is all we have and we love her.   Hugs to all.
Cherie

WE LOVE OUR FAMILY!

Jeff and I have been so blessed to have great families.   I can't imagine what my life would be without his family and I know he feels the same way about mine.   We don't separate them in our minds...we are ALL
ONE BIG happy family.  
We have been back in Indiana for almost 7 months.  It has FLOWN by.    We are enjoying it all EXCEPT being away from family.   We miss EVERYONE of the family in Virginia/West Virginia.   We didn't get to see them all very much.  We did see Shawna and Pat and their kids and Patsy, my mom in law...we miss the girls, especially because we can talk to the others on the phone and stay in touch.   We felt like we were getting to know them and have them in our lives.   Sometimes it is lonely without a family of your own.    We love you all.
Penelope is our little girl who we give our love and attention to daily.    She is the most spoiled little kitty girl in the world.   She is getting better since her doctors appt about a month ago now.    She has gained ounces...not pounds but she is acting a bit better.   She meets her Papi at the door every night after work and follows him out into the dining room when he leaves in the morning.   They have their own little morning and evening rituals and she EXPECTS it.   No wavering to and fro!   Do it and she is happy.
God has blessed us a great deal always and especially since we have been back in Indiana.   Jeff has a job...and I have a few prospects.   I am hoping to be able to take some classes maybe starting in the summer...or fall...maybe start my master's or get a certification to add to my bachelor's degree.   We shall see...life keeps going on no matter what...so we may as well take advantage of all our opportunities!
I have started getting on Pinterest.   I am not even sure who invited us...however, I am making bread bowls today.   I have always LOVED the bread bowls with soup.   I will see how well they turn out.   I have found SOOO many great things to make, food, crafts and sewing!   It is exciting.  NOW, I have to do them!   Thanks to whomever invited us!
Have a great day everyone!   HUGS!

SUNSHINE!

Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy!!!  I loved the sunshine today!   I hope tomorrow is another sunshiny day!  Sunshine Dayyy!!  There is sunshine in my soul today!   Hahaha    We sure hope everyone has a great day today!