Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-15 Thread Belinda
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Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread felv
I just don't know Belinda, it is kinda weird, that his blood glucose stayed so level with that severe of a pancreas problem. I doubt it was the raw diet, lots of people are doing raw these days with great results. Personally I just too lazy to do anything more than to refill and gravity feeder o

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bailey has gone home   Belinda, I am so, so sorry that you have lost Bailey.  I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that you and that

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Jennifer Ross
In humans at least, fatty foods exacerabate pancreatitis but to my knowledge do not cause it.  Pancreatitis can be caused by steroids (so the Prednisone may have contributed to the development and decreasing the dose was probably helpful).  Pancreatitis may also be associated with biliary tract dis

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-09 Thread Susan Loesch
Belinda, I am so, so sorry that you have lost Bailey.  I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that you and that sweet boy are in my prayers.Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-08 Thread Lernermichelle
Belinda, I think that fatty foods cause pancreatitis (when it is caused by foods at all, which is not always the case), not raw foods.  Raw meat diets tend to be rather low in fat, actually, depending on what you are feeding. I do not think that is what did it if it was pancreatitis. Michel

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-08 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss. You were a wonderful mother to Bailey. I am sure if he had any pain it was overshadowed by the love he could feel from you. My thoughts are with you. Love Janine -- Brenda. http://www.whiskersandwicks.com http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmi

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-08 Thread cindy reasoner
Belinda, I am so sorry to hear about Bailey. I know you don't want to see them suffer but it is so hard to say goodbye. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He > took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-08 Thread Belinda
Hi Phaewryn, No, that's why we were so stumped, his blood work other than when he was anemic was ok and then it only showed his anemia, she had just checked it for the surgery and it was fine. I remember her mentioning pancreatitis way back but saying his blood work didn't back that up (s

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-08 Thread Kat
Dear Belinda, I am so sorry that Bailey has crossed over. I was sooo praying that he could have a turnaround. You and Bailey have been such an inspiration to everyone on this list. You and your family are in my prayers. Kat (Mew Jersey) On Sat, 6 May 2006, Belinda wrote: > > Bailey lef

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread felv
It's goods to have that closure, to know for a fact that you did everything you could, and that it was just his time. I cried my eyes out last night when I read he had passed. I am curious, did this pancreas issue not effect his blood sugar, making him diabetic? That should have been caught by ro

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Belinda
Hi All, Just found out Bailey had a tumor in his pancreas, and adenoma carcinoma, so he did make the right choice for himself, pancreatic cancer doesn't respond well to treatment. The pancreas is right by the kidney's, his kidney's were fine but his liver was in the early stages of hep

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Rachel Martineau
Belinda,   My thoughts are with you. The pain you feel we all have felt or will; but the legacy you have created because of Bailey is absolutely unique, and will endure; and every purrful snuggle made possible by your work is a testament to the life and the spirit of one remarkable cat. His passing

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Belinda, My heart aches for you...I am so sorry for your pain. He is waiting for you at the bridge. Karen

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Belinda,I'm in tears - thinking about how Bailey was one of our poster-kits and now he's with Vyvyan and Andy and Rissa-Tai, finally healthy.  I'm so proud of you for allowing him to make the decision and for not fighting it.  When the pain is fresh, it seems like it's so much larger than the jo

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
constantly. I'm really so sorry. much love, and big hugs, Kerry - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Bailey has gone home > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn fo

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Pam Norman
Belinda,   I am so very sorry. That you loved Bailey so much shines through all your words. And I truly believe he was here on a mission, to teach you what you have learned about the positive kitties so that you could help others.  He is proud of you & I know that even tho he is playing & j

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread catatonya
Belinda,   I've been offline since Wednesday, and when I pulled up my email I saw this, but didn't want to read it.  I am so terribly, terribly sorry.  I know you will miss your Bailey.  You have been the best mother he could have ever had, and he'll wait for you at the Bridge.  My thoughts and p

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Jennifer Ross
Belinda, I am so sorry to hear about Bailey.  But it sounds like he was ready and it was his time.  I sounds like you are already finding comfort in knowing he is in a better place now where there is no more suffering.  We are all thinking of you! JenBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey lef

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread TatorBunz
Please accept my apology for incorrectly spelling the "Honor" I sent it off too soon. I hate it when I don't spell words correctly especially in the time of need.    :(   Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!ht

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread TatorBunz
Belinda,     I'm so sorry my heart is breaking for you. I feel as if Bailey was one of my own babies. I have long respected you for what you have accomplish with Bailey. He has live a good life with you. Yes, he has help many others in this group. Gave me some insight and hope when Taz was still

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Belinda I am so sorry to hear that you lost Bailey,I hope my Maizee Grace was there to greet him at the bridge.Hugs to you and take care. SherryBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morn

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Lernermichelle
God, Belinda, I am so sorry. You did everything one could possibly do, and Bailey knew that I am sure.  His longevity for a positive still inspires me, and I can only hope, fruitless probably I know, that my remaining two positives match him in age.   Thank you for sharing his life with us,

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Belinda
Thank you Chere, he truly was one of a kind, the essence of sweetness and sensitivity. -- 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/cl

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread wendy
Belinda, Bless you for taking such loving care of Bailey all his years. You are such a sweet and loving guardian and my heart breaks to know you've lost you're beloved Bailey. We all adore you for everything you have done for Bailey. If you need anything at all, please ask. :) Wendy --- Belin

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread TenHouseCats
oh, bailey, race joyfully about at the bridge, and accept all the headbutts and whisker-kisses from the FeLVs who've benefitted from your existence--you sent your mom and dad on a quest that will save many, and you were strong enough to stay on this plane a very long time, to touch and teach many

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Nina
Dearest Belinda, I'm so very sorry your sweet Bailey has gone on, we're all mourning his loss. You have always been there for each other and you will be still. He has transitioned to a place of joy where he can watch over you in peace and comfort, you will be transitioning too. It's somethin

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread hallahan
talk@felineleukemia.org> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:54 AM Subject: Bailey has gone home >     Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening.  He took a bad turn for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his > surgery it was evident he wasn't in good en

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread PEC2851
Dear Belinda~ Before I even read your post, I broke out in tears. actually. uncontrollable sobbing. I was praying so hard, wanting to hear good news. It IS like losing one of my own.   Dear sweet Bailey was "our" poster" boy.  He helped educate countless people about the disease with the c

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-07 Thread Lee Soper
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! I feel quite ill for you , and I am all choked up with tears as I read this e mail.You and he have been a inspiration to me and Tabbs through the  hard times , and I learned so much from you, and him. and had a great admiration for you Belinda, and my heart bre

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Lance
Belinda, When I checked the site before going to bed, I was shocked and deeply saddened to see "Bailey has gone home" as a subject, and to read your post. I'm glad that you were able to be with him at the end. Thanks to you and to Bailey for all you have given to our b

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Marylyn
ancis - Original Message - From: "Belinda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 11:54 PM Subject: Bailey has gone home Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning fo

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
- From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, May 6, 2006 11:54 pm Subject: Bailey has gone home To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn > for the > worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his &

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread felv
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss! But what a great honor to him, to know that his illness did SO much to save SO many cats! ALL that you have done, was because of him, how could anyone honor a cat more than that? He fought so long, and so well, he was an inspiration to many of us through our

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Sheila208
I'm so sorry .All the babies are special and we cry for them all when they have to leave us ,but Bailey touched a place in my heart I feel like I have lost one of my own. You'll be in my prayers.    Sheila

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread gblane
Belinda, I'm so sorry. He sounds so special, and I know how hard it is to lose them. I learned from my Calawalla, and I think she'll be there with him, to show him the way. My thoughts are with you. Gloria At 11:54 PM 5/6/2006, you wrote: Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Chris
vtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bailey has gone home Thank you Chris, atleast he is his bouncy, happy self again. -- 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

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Thank you Chris, atleast he is his bouncy, happy self again. -- 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 [afford

Re: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Thank you Tracy. -- 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://HostDesig

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Chris
like he'll always be in ours. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:54 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Bailey has gone home Bailey left us at 6:20 this ev

RE: Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Tracy Weese
I'm sorry Bailey had to leave you11 years, that was a good run. Tracy > [Original Message] > From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 5/7/2006 12:54:22 AM > Subject: Bailey has gone home > > Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took

Bailey has gone home

2006-05-06 Thread Belinda
Bailey left us at 6:20 this evening. He took a bad turn for the worse late last night and when I took him in this morning for his surgery it was evident he wasn't in good enough shape. We gave him fluids for a couple hours because he was dehydrated, his blood pressure was 60 and his te