reflections in the mirror

One of my foster kitties, Max, passed over the bridge today. He was not doing well this morning, and the dr thought it would be for the best. Max, I will miss you. I enjoyed your company, and really loved having you there with me. I hope to see you on the other side of that bridge someday.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

well, lets see…what has happened the last few days.

Oreo,
was adopted on Saturday. Along with a little girl kitty, Meg, from another foster. We are hoping he and Meg have a wonderful new life.

Garfield,
Went to the vet again. Garfield has really bad teeth, and a few other issues, like spraying. After being checked out, it was determined that he was properly neutered and that his teeth were a priority. As to the spraying, we still havent a clue why…



Tammi,
was adopted! A very nice couple have taken Tammi home, and we miss her (Dex misses her, as do I). But Miss Tammi is going to have a nice life and she will be loved and spoiled.


Finally, Max,
poor Max is having a rough time of it. When he got here three weeks ago, he was still sick with an URI. I was able to get him over that, but unfortunately my big boy, was not eating as he needed to and he is now in liver failure. We are hoping that we can bring him through, but he is very overweight and also 9 years old. I feel really horrid, as I didnt see the signs. Please keep him in your thoughts.

Dex and Max sleeping on the couch. Max (closer and bigger) is about 21 lbs, Dex (further and smaller) is about 10 lbs.

Tonight we had a quick thunderstorm come through, just after the storm, I went out to the front step and found this double rainbow. This is the second one that I have seen this month. I was unable to get a picture of the first one, as my camera was not with me, this one I was lucky enough to catch.

As of this afternoon, I am the very proud Mom of a high-schooler. It seems like not long ago, she was going to her first day of kindergarten…graduating 4th grade …starting 5th grade… My little girl (not so little, anymore) will be going to high school next year. She was very lucky to be chosen to go to a special school for math and science for part of the day, then to the regular high school for the rest of the day. This Math and Science school will enable her to do whatever she wants when she gets to deciding what she would like to do as a grown-up (did I just say that?)

I am very excited for her, but really scared for her as well. Times have changed, and how teens treat each other, has too. In the last few weeks, I have seen the changes in a few of her friends, that concern me. I just hope that her true friends stay close to her and those who are not, have little contact with her in the future. Oh well…I am sure that she will be fine.

Me, however…well, I am really beginning to feel old.

I looked out the window yesterday and found this little bunny hanging out. I guess is it a good day for the Tuesday Nap, as both cats on the porch really didnt pay to much attention to it.

I want to wish my Bill, Grand-dad, and husband a Happy Fathers Day.

And to tell my Dad that I miss you. I wish I could just call you up and say hello. I guess my prayers will have to do.

I recently decided to adopt another one of my foster cats. I just couldn’t part with my Dex, so he will always have a home with me.