Yesterday was a tough tough day for everyone here in the Frugal Trenches household. It was determined that pus was once again forming in kitty’s body and the infection was spreading, easily seen through the bright red colour her skin turned. More drugs were administered and she just let me (& the vet) know she had had enough – throwing up, frothing at the mouth, shaking, walking backwards, hissing galore. Much coaxing was tried, food offered, nothing worked. Finally I scooped her up, held her firmly and lay down with her on my bed, in the space of a minute the throwing up stopped, the hissing turned into purrs and we both slept for 3 hours cuddled up together. Once she woke up, she was a different kitty. Still sore, still sick but spirits improved. Yesterday I was told 20x she might die which was not particularly helpful, today no one has muttered anything negative. And I feel the fog lifting. Today I’ve done “holding time” three times with her and she is thankfully happier. I think the fog is lifting for her too…my girl will come back, in time.
And the car? Oh the car was fixed today! I have two more weeks to pay and I’m almost there, not because of anything I’ve done, but because of you – people who’ve never met me who wanted to help. I will never ever be able to say enough thank you’s, I will never ever be able to explain just what it means.
And the job? They are 99% sure it will go ahead, now just waiting for occupational health clearance. Could it be in a little over two weeks from now I will begin work again? Oh I can only hope.
So while things may still be difficult for some time, I am starting to see through the fog. This too shall pass always holds true.
I’m so glad she is doing better, she must feel awful so I bet the snuggling time really helps.
so good to hear! have been thinking about you x
Poor Kit Kat! Poor you! It is so hard when a beloved pet is so ill. Your gentle way with her is making a difference for her, however. I pray she is on the mend soon! Three cheers for the car–a big relief to you, I’m sure.
Poor, poor kitty!
And there is one more thing you can do: pray! But you know that, don’t you.
Well done you for instinctively knowing what kitty needed.
And fantastic news about the progress with the car and job!
so much good news! will keep praying for fog-clearing and smooth sailing!
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Good news all round! Hopefully your dear kitty will continue to improve, your car is sorted hurrah, and the new job looks most promising. All will be well in the Frugal Trenches world!
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Glad to hear your kitty is doing better!
Your poor baby! I’m glad things are looking up again.
I haven’t been doing a very good job with keeping up on blogs lately, so I didn’t know about all the trauma your kitty has been through until just now. Your cat looks EXACTLY like ours. I’m so sorry that you’ve been through such a tough time with her, and I’m glad to know that she’s doing better. Hang in there, both of you!
So nice to hear things are turning wonderfully for you and your pretty lady cat. I imagine she has been through the wringer, and you too as well! What a joy to have your car back as well. Best wishes sent to you from the U.S.
I read your blog in a reader and see your post on your friend’s travel/budgeting is not here. I would love to hear more about how she accomplished such wonderful things and how you encouraged her in that process. It would be so helpful to hear as we are living on a smaller budget as well. Thank you.
Wow. You’re the first person I’ve heard of doing holding time with a cat. Good thinking! Praying things continue to look up for her!
It will be amazing once you start working again! How exciting!! You will be one step closer to your goals and dreams.
Oh the poor baby, I’ve been thinking loads about her and I hope the worst has passed now. No better medicine than a cuddle with Mummy!
Great news about the job, fingers crossed for you.
My heart goes out to kitty. Sending her kisses, hugs, pats and healing vibes.
Wonderful news about the car & job.
Looks like things are on the up & up!
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i’m so glad your spirits are up and this “down” curve has turned an upward corner! those are certainly times to embrace, though embrace it all we must, no?
which, by the way, you seem to do marvelously. my thoughts are with kitty!!
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