RE: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)
Title: Message Sounds like you have made excellent arrangements, Marissa---Slinky will be fine! Wishing you a carefree and successful trip. Would that everyone in this world cared as much about their pets. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa JohnsonSent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:11 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom) Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway. I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving tomorrow morning, returning monday night)...and I am S nervous about leaving Slinky! This will be the first time I've ever left him overnight!! One of my coworkers is going to come in every day and feed him, play with him, and clean out his litter box. I've gone through everything with her and she loves animals. I'm leaving his dry food and water in automatic feeders (also the first time for using those) and she will give him canned food when she comes. I'm sure everything will be fine, but...I'm kind of freaking out! I'm worried that he'll get into something, get sick, or that he'll just hate me for leaving him! Last weekend, my boyfriend and his sister were here. He and I went to a movie and his sister told me Slinky sat near the door and cried for about 15 minutes until she went and told him she was still there. And yesterday when I left for work, I could hear him meowing behind the door after I left! :( Really, I KNOW this isn't a big deal and I know there are so many other problems I could be dealing with. But I would still appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers...for Slinky AND for me!! I'll be at a conference where I'm speaking several times and kind of need to be "on" so I don't want to be too worried. And I just hope he'll still love me after I get back! I'm sure I sound mellow-dramatic, but since he's my first pet as an adult, and this is the first time I've left him, I'm just...worried. Thanks for all your support and for understanding!!! I hope you and all you kitties are doing well!! MJ Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)
Thanks Kat!! I'm at the conference hotel now...and doing okay. I did talk to Slinky and told him I'd be back. He still looked sad when I left this morning, but I just kept reassuring him that I love him and I'll be back. I'm sure he'll be fine.Thanks for the tips...and the hugs!!!Have a great weekend!MJKat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MJ,Slinky will be just fine, and will welcome you back with hugs and kittykisses!! Talk to him now, as if he understands words, and tell him whatis going on, and when you'll be back, and that you'll bring him back akitty present, etc. By talking to him out loud you will be able to relaxmore about your trip, and he WILL understand that you are not going toabandon him. The more you relax, the less worried he will be. It soundslike you have everything covered. Just leave your number (and your vet'snumber) with your co-worker, and maybe call your vet to let them know whowill be watching Slinky for you, so that they have that info on file. I'msending you hugs. Have a safe trip.Kat (Mew Jersey)On Thu, 24 Aug 2006, Marissa Johnson wrote: Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:10:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom) Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway. I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving tomorrow morning, returning monday night)...and I am S nervous about leaving Slinky! This will be the first time I've ever left him overnight!! One of my coworkers is going to come in every day and feed him, play with him, and clean out his litter box. I've gone through everything with her and she loves animals. I'm leaving his dry food and water in automatic feeders (also the first time for using those) and she will give him canned food when she comes. I'm sure everything will be fine, but...I'm kind of freaking out! I'm worried that he'll get into something, get sick, or that he'll just hate me for leaving him! Last weekend, my boyfriend and his sister were here. He and I went to a movie and his sister told me Slinky sat near the door and cried for about 15 minutes until she went and told him she was still there. And yesterday when I left for work, I could hear him meowing behind the door after I left! :( Really, I KNOW this isn't a big deal and I know there are so many other problems I could be dealing with. But I would still appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers...for Slinky AND for me!! I'll be at a conference where I'm speaking several times and kind of need to be "on" so I don't want to be too worried. And I just hope he'll still love me after I get back! I'm sure I sound mellow-dramatic, but since he's my first pet as an adult, and this is the first time I've left him, I'm just...worried. Thanks for all your support and for understanding!!! I hope you and all you kitties are doing well!! MJ - Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
Re: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)
Hey Tonya! Thanks for the reassurance. I am planning on getting another cat, but I thought I should wait until after we retest Slinky so I'm sure of his felv status (and then can get a pos or neg cat depending on the results). The vet wants to wait a few more months before retesting. Yes, I know how it is dealing with principals! It can be horrible...which is so sad since they're supposed to be supportive and helpful!! Glad to hear HR gave you your day back, though. Good luck with the rest of the year! Thanks!MJcatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:It's always hard to leave them, but sometimes you have to. It sounds like you've done everything you can to make Slinky comfortable while you're gone. I'm sure he'll be fine. Have you thought about getting another cat so he won't be alone when you're not home?tonyaMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway.I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving tomorrow morning, returning monday night)...and I am S nervous about leaving Slinky! This will be the first time I've ever left him overnight!! One of my coworkers is going to come in every day and feed him, play with him, and clean out his litter box. I've gone through everything with her and she loves animals. I'm leaving his dry food and water in automatic feeders (also the first time for using those) and she will give him canned food when she comes. I'm sure everything will be fine, but...I'm kind of freaking out!I'm worried that he'll get into something, get sick, or that he'll just hate me for leaving him! Last weekend, my boyfriend and his sister were here. He and I went to a movie and his sister told me Slinky sat near the door and cried for about 15 minutes until she went and told him she was still there. And yesterday when I left for work, I could hear him meowing behind the door after I left! :(Really, I KNOW this isn't a big deal and I know there are so many other problems I could be dealing with. But I would still appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers...for Slinky AND for me!! I'll be at a conference where I'm speaking several times and kind of need to be "on" so I don't want to be too worried. And I just hope he'll still love me after I get back!I'm sure I sound mellow-dramatic, but since he's my first pet as an adult, and this is the first time I've left him, I'm just...worried. Thanks for all your support and for understanding!!!I hope you and all you kitties are doing well!!MJ Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)
Hi MJ, Slinky will be just fine, and will welcome you back with hugs and kitty kisses!! Talk to him now, as if he understands words, and tell him what is going on, and when you'll be back, and that you'll bring him back a kitty present, etc. By talking to him out loud you will be able to relax more about your trip, and he WILL understand that you are not going to abandon him. The more you relax, the less worried he will be. It sounds like you have everything covered. Just leave your number (and your vet's number) with your co-worker, and maybe call your vet to let them know who will be watching Slinky for you, so that they have that info on file. I'm sending you stay strong focused hugs. Have a safe trip. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Thu, 24 Aug 2006, Marissa Johnson wrote: Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:10:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom) Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway. I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving tomorrow morning, returning monday night)...and I am S nervous about leaving Slinky! This will be the first time I've ever left him overnight!! One of my coworkers is going to come in every day and feed him, play with him, and clean out his litter box. I've gone through everything with her and she loves animals. I'm leaving his dry food and water in automatic feeders (also the first time for using those) and she will give him canned food when she comes. I'm sure everything will be fine, but...I'm kind of freaking out! I'm worried that he'll get into something, get sick, or that he'll just hate me for leaving him! Last weekend, my boyfriend and his sister were here. He and I went to a movie and his sister told me Slinky sat near the door and cried for about 15 minutes until she went and told him she was still there. And yesterday when I left for work, I could hear him meowing behind the door after I left! :( Really, I KNOW this isn't a big deal and I know there are so many other problems I could be dealing with. But I would still appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers...for Slinky AND for me!! I'll be at a conference where I'm speaking several times and kind of need to be on so I don't want to be too worried. And I just hope he'll still love me after I get back! I'm sure I sound mellow-dramatic, but since he's my first pet as an adult, and this is the first time I've left him, I'm just...worried. Thanks for all your support and for understanding!!! I hope you and all you kitties are doing well!! MJ - Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
Re: Positive Thoughts for Slinky (and his Mom)
It's always hard to leave them, but sometimes you have to. It sounds like you've done everything you can to make Slinky comfortable while you're gone. I'm sure he'll be fine. Have you thought about getting another cat so he won't be alone when you're not home?tonyaMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi all. I can't believe I'm even sending this considering that Slinky is asymptomatic and seems to be fine...and as compared to the struggles you all have, this is such a tiny matter! But...I could use your positive thoughts anyway.I'm going out of town tomorrow for about 4 days (leaving tomorrow morning, returning monday night)...and I am S nervous about leaving Slinky! This will be the first time I've ever left him overnight!! One of my coworkers is going to come in every day and feed him, play with him, and clean out his litter box. I've gone through everything with her and she loves animals. I'm leaving his dry food and water in automatic feeders (also the first time for using those) and she will give him canned food when she comes. I'm sure everything will be fine, but...I'm kind of freaking out!I'm worried that he'll get into something, get sick, or that he'll just hate me for leaving him! Last weekend, my boyfriend and his sister were here. He and I went to a movie and his sister told me Slinky sat near the door and cried for about 15 minutes until she went and told him she was still there. And yesterday when I left for work, I could hear him meowing behind the door after I left! :(Really, I KNOW this isn't a big deal and I know there are so many other problems I could be dealing with. But I would still appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers...for Slinky AND for me!! I'll be at a conference where I'm speaking several times and kind of need to be "on" so I don't want to be too worried. And I just hope he'll still love me after I get back!I'm sure I sound mellow-dramatic, but since he's my first pet as an adult, and this is the first time I've left him, I'm just...worried. Thanks for all your support and for understanding!!!I hope you and all you kitties are doing well!!MJ Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
