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Good advice, Nina. I'm going to make a big effort to do just that, before I end up driving myself (and my furkids) crazy :) Yvonne In a message dated 10/6/2006 5:57:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I'm feeling that way about someone in particular, I look around and watch the others that I know are healthy. Generally, it calms me. Hey so and so is sleeping all the time too!Nina
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Basil's goodbye head bump to Peanut is so sad and sweet. I'm glad that Ashley and Basil have each other, and of course glad they have you! As you say, the paranoia is natural... When I'm feeling that way about someone in particular, I look around and watch the others that I know are healthy. Generally, it calms me. Hey so and so is sleeping all the time too! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Nina, Ashley & Basil seem to be doing well. I think our furkids often have a better understanding of life than we do & they know that Peanut was ready to graduate into the next world. During Peanut's final hours, Basil went up to her & very cheerfully headbutted Peanut twice, like she was givng her a happy send-off & knew that she would be ok. I, on the other hand, keep getting paranoid about my babies this week, but I think that is only natural after losing a furkid. Thank you so much for thinking of us! Hugs & headbutts from Ashley & Basil. Yvonne
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Thank you, Beth. Yvonne In a message dated 10/6/2006 9:26:28 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne, I am so sorry for Peanut's recent passing. Hugs to you and yours. Beth
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Hi Nina, Ashley & Basil seem to be doing well. I think our furkids often have a better understanding of life than we do & they know that Peanut was ready to graduate into the next world. During Peanut's final hours, Basil went up to her & very cheerfully headbutted Peanut twice, like she was givng her a happy send-off & knew that she would be ok. I, on the other hand, keep getting paranoid about my babies this week, but I think that is only natural after losing a furkid. Thank you so much for thinking of us! Hugs & headbutts from Ashley & Basil. Yvonne In a message dated 10/5/2006 11:31:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Yvonne,I must have been getting Peanut mixed up with another kitty on the list. I didn't realize that she was 18 years old! My goodness that's a long life, I'm sorry so little time of it was spent in your care. It's so sad that it took her so long to find you and the sort of home that every cat deserves, but at least she finally did. How are her companions doing?Blessings to you in your grief,Nina
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Yvonne, I am so sorry for Peanut's recent passing. Hugs to you and yours. Beth
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Hi Yvonne, I must have been getting Peanut mixed up with another kitty on the list. I didn't realize that she was 18 years old! My goodness that's a long life, I'm sorry so little time of it was spent in your care. It's so sad that it took her so long to find you and the sort of home that every cat deserves, but at least she finally did. How are her companions doing? Blessings to you in your grief, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Nina, Peanut came to us mid-July, with 2 of her companions from a bad situation. The other 2 gained weight, but Peanut did not. She was obsessed with food, though, & she ate, so my first suspicion was hyper-T, as she had already tested negative for intestinal parasites. I never imagined that it would turn out to be something like this, so I've been in quite a state of shock. Our vet said that cancer can sometimes cause an increased appetite, b/c basically the cancer is sapping all the calories & nutrients from the cat, so the cat tries to eat more to compensate. They said this probably started before I had her & that there was likely nothing I could have done to have changed the outcome, especially with an 18 year old cat. I'm trying not to second guess myself but it's hard. I know, though, that Peanut would not want me to beat up on myself, so for her sake, I'm trying not to. I know it will get better with time. Thank you so much for your thoughts. The support of others really helps when it comes to coping with times like these. Yvonne
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Yvonne, Yes I believe she did too. Many, many times when I can't find something and am going crazy looking for it I'll ask my Mom or Dad (both in spirit) or one of the spirit furkids to help me find it and it will appear in a place I have looked for it countless times, usually in plain sight!! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Thank you, Wendy. I think I got my sign from Peanut today. I had been missing a favorite CD for several months & had looked for it countless times & never found it. I really wanted to listen to it today, & I kind of thought, "OK Peanut, find my CD for me." Well, later this evening, leaving the grocery store, I pulled another CD out of my case in the car & out pops this missing CD! I can't tell you how many times I had looked in this case & pulled every CD out 1 by 1! I hope I don't sound nuts, but I really believe she did it! Yvonne In a message dated 10/3/2006 10:40:46 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne,I'm so sorry to hear about little Peanut. She was solucky to have you loving her until she passed. :)Wendy
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Yvonne, I'm so sorry to hear about little Peanut. She was so lucky to have you loving her until she passed. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just wanted to thank everyone for their good > wishes & prayers. > Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get > any response. They tried to > syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even > swallowing. At that point, they > decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) > that was causing the > problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that > there was any chance to turn things > around. I brought her home overnight & held her, > talked to her & prayed, > prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength > to let her go. I really > thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on > Friday, she was still with us & > seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain > and/or discomfort, so we > decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to > the Bridge. It was so hard & > it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half > months with her. She's a > beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald > green eyes. I will miss > her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing > anything that involved > food...she had so much personality. I just hope to > God that I did the right > thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the > Bridge list? Thank you all > for being there. > > Yvonne & Angel Peanut > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Thank you...it means a lot to me. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 10:14:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Peanut.
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Thank you, Cindy. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 9:07:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and Iam sorry you had to make that decision. You are in myprayers.Cindy
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Hi Nina, Peanut came to us mid-July, with 2 of her companions from a bad situation. The other 2 gained weight, but Peanut did not. She was obsessed with food, though, & she ate, so my first suspicion was hyper-T, as she had already tested negative for intestinal parasites. I never imagined that it would turn out to be something like this, so I've been in quite a state of shock. Our vet said that cancer can sometimes cause an increased appetite, b/c basically the cancer is sapping all the calories & nutrients from the cat, so the cat tries to eat more to compensate. They said this probably started before I had her & that there was likely nothing I could have done to have changed the outcome, especially with an 18 year old cat. I'm trying not to second guess myself but it's hard. I know, though, that Peanut would not want me to beat up on myself, so for her sake, I'm trying not to. I know it will get better with time. Thank you so much for your thoughts. The support of others really helps when it comes to coping with times like these. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 5:53:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Yvonne,I'm so sorry about your little Peanut. It sounds like you did everything possible to help her and your final decision, was of course difficult for you, but the kindest one for her. Do your best to not second guess yourself, she was ready to move on or she wouldn't have stopped swallowing like that. I know how hard it is to let go of the hope for a miracle, but she no longer needs you to fret about her care. You gave her a wonderful life and right up until her last breath you did your best to make wise and unselfish decisions based on what was best for her. Didn't I read that she was healthy and strong until this final illness overcame her? That's the sort of life and passing that I pray for for all those I love. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how grateful she must be to have been such an important member of your family. Nina
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Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Peanut. On 10/2/06, cindy reasoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and Iam sorry you had to make that decision. You are in my prayers.Cindy--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> I just wanted to thank everyone for their good> wishes & prayers.> Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get > any response. They tried to> syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even> swallowing. At that point, they> decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma)> that was causing the > problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that> there was any chance to turn things> around. I brought her home overnight & held her,> talked to her & prayed,> prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength > to let her go. I really> thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on> Friday, she was still with us &> seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain> and/or discomfort, so we > decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to> the Bridge. It was so hard &> it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half> months with her. She's a> beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald > green eyes. I will miss> her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing> anything that involved> food...she had so much personality. I just hope to> God that I did the right > thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the> Bridge list? Thank you all> for being there.>> Yvonne & Angel Peanut>__ Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection aroundhttp://mail.yahoo.com-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamesehttp://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
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I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and I am sorry you had to make that decision. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just wanted to thank everyone for their good > wishes & prayers. > Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get > any response. They tried to > syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even > swallowing. At that point, they > decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) > that was causing the > problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that > there was any chance to turn things > around. I brought her home overnight & held her, > talked to her & prayed, > prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength > to let her go. I really > thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on > Friday, she was still with us & > seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain > and/or discomfort, so we > decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to > the Bridge. It was so hard & > it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half > months with her. She's a > beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald > green eyes. I will miss > her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing > anything that involved > food...she had so much personality. I just hope to > God that I did the right > thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the > Bridge list? Thank you all > for being there. > > Yvonne & Angel Peanut > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Dear Yvonne, I'm so sorry about your little Peanut. It sounds like you did everything possible to help her and your final decision, was of course difficult for you, but the kindest one for her. Do your best to not second guess yourself, she was ready to move on or she wouldn't have stopped swallowing like that. I know how hard it is to let go of the hope for a miracle, but she no longer needs you to fret about her care. You gave her a wonderful life and right up until her last breath you did your best to make wise and unselfish decisions based on what was best for her. Didn't I read that she was healthy and strong until this final illness overcame her? That's the sort of life and passing that I pray for for all those I love. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how grateful she must be to have been such an important member of your family. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes & prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get any response. They tried to syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even swallowing. At that point, they decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) that was causing the problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that there was any chance to turn things around. I brought her home overnight & held her, talked to her & prayed, prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength to let her go. I really thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on Friday, she was still with us & seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain and/or discomfort, so we decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to the Bridge. It was so hard & it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half months with her. She's a beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. I will miss her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing anything that involved food...she had so much personality. I just hope to God that I did the right thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the Bridge list? Thank you all for being there. Yvonne & Angel Peanut
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Thanks, Michelle. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 3:06:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so, so sorry. Michelle
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I am so, so sorry. Michelle
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Thanks, Diane. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 11:04:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne-- I'm so sorry that Peanut had to leave you. It's always a hard choice, but you did her a kindness by helping her along. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Peanut, and comfort to you. Diane R.
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Thanks, Tonya. In a message dated 10/1/2006 7:46:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne, I'm so very sorry. I'm glad Peanut knew what it was liked to be loved, even if it was a short time. take care, t
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Thank you for your encouragement. The support of others really makes a difference at times like this. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 4:58:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’m so sorry about Peanut too. What really strikes me is that you wondered if you had done the right thing. Please know that there is no “right” decision to be made – you have to look into your heart and do what it tells you. It sounds like that’s exactly what you’ve done. You gave Peanut as much as you could give and did as much as possible. What else can we do? So of course you did the right thing for Peanut
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Yvonne-- I'm so sorry that Peanut had to leave you. It's always a hard choice, but you did her a kindness by helping her along. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Peanut, and comfort to you. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 9:10 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Angel Peanut I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes & prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get any response. They tried to syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even swallowing. At that point, they decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) that was causing the problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that there was any chance to turn things around. I brought her home overnight & held her, talked to her & prayed, prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength to let her go. I really thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on Friday, she was still with us & seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain and/or discomfort, so we decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to the Bridge. It was so hard & it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half months with her. She's a beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. I will miss her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing anything that involved food...she had so much personality. I just hope to God that I did the right thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the Bridge list? Thank you all for being there. Yvonne & Angel Peanut
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Yvonne, I'm so very sorry. I'm glad Peanut knew what it was liked to be loved, even if it was a short time. take care, t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes & prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get any response. They tried to syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even swallowing. At that point, they decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) that was causing the problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that there was any chance to turn things around. I brought her home overnight & held her, talked to her & prayed, prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength to let her go. I really thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on Friday, she was still with us & seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain and/or discomfort, so we decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to the Bridge. It was so hard & it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half months with her. She's a beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. I will miss her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing anything that involved food...she had so much personality. I just hope to God that I did the right thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the Bridge list? Thank you all for being there. Yvonne & Angel Peanut
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Thank you, Gina & thanks for the prayers for Samantha, too. Yvonne
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Thank you so much Kayte. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 12:46:55 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am sooo sorry for your loss...Peanut was a beautiful baby...may your memories give you the strength you need at this hard time...my angels watch and protect you Kayte and Crackers
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I'm so sorry about your baby Peanut. Gina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes & prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics & fluids did not get any response. They tried to syringe feed Peanut at the vet & she wasn't even swallowing. At that point, they decided it was more likely to be cancer (lymphoma) that was causing the problem & not hepatitis. They did not feel that there was any chance to turn things around. I brought her home overnight & held her, talked to her & prayed, prayed, prayed for either a miracle or the strength to let her go. I really thought she would pass at home, but by 5:00 on Friday, she was still with us & seemed to be getting into quite a bit of pain and/or discomfort, so we decided to make the trip to the vet to help her to the Bridge. It was so hard & it just seems so wrong that we only got 2 and half months with her. She's a beautiful calico girl with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. I will miss her climbing up my pant legs whenever I was doing anything that involved food...she had so much personality. I just hope to God that I did the right thing. Belinda, can you please add Peanut to the Bridge list? Thank you all for being there. Yvonne & Angel PeanutVisit my Tigger Tales site! Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
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I am sooo sorry for your loss...Peanut was a beautiful baby...may your memories give you the strength you need at this hard time...my angels watch and protect you Kayte and Crackers
