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Thanks all for the sympathies. It just really sux that all these pet tragedies are happening all at once



EDIT: Much better pic of the cat:

http://chorrol.com/files/849/ElTigre._jpg.jpg

I'd rather remember him this way.

This post has been edited by Black Hand: Jun 21 2010, 09:07 PM

What an adorable boy! Do I see a hint of mischief in his gaze, though?

I'm partial to the orange boys myself, though I've had three black ones and one tuxedo kitty. But my favorite patients have mostly been orange males!

Yes, this is a good way to remember him.

What a wonderful cat! Is he a Norwegian Forest Cat? He must be, so typical hairy with those furry ears....and a magnificent tail! He looks like Bolzie except for the color!


Bolzmann

Wow, Bolz is amazingly like him Minque! Hair getting everywhere I'd imagine? I had no idea what type he was other then being very hairy and shedding a lot.

@HEC. You do indeed. Couldn't eat in peace when he was around, he was very smart, very inquisitive, and always figured out a way to get around obstacles we set up to food.

Heh, heh, sounds a lot like my current boy kitty. Black and white shorthair, missing a right hind leg, and the most food-motivated cat I've ever had! We had to install child safe latches on the cabinet under the sink cuz he kept getting into the garbage after empty cheese wrappers!

@Minkie: Your Bolzie is gorgeous, too!

As many of you realize, mALX has been notably absent for some time now. She has asked me to apologize for her lack of presence here. She is dealing with an illness in her family and things have been understandably too hectic for her to come up on line.

I am confident that our red headed bubbling bundle of energy will soon return to us.

Thank you for the information, Acadian. We will keep dear mALX in mind- and in our hearts.

thanks, Acadian. I was just about to PM you and SubRosa to find out if you knew anything about her absence. She is missed over on the other forum as well.

I was thinking computer trouble. Now I wish it was computer trouble! I will be sending positive thoughts her way as well.

Well, trouble does come in threes. Today my mother learned that she has lung cancer. Monday she sees a cancer specialist and will learn more about the treatment program. Her regular doctor said that surgery is certain however. Her mother died of uterine cancer, and her sister died of lung cancer, so needless to say she is scared. So am I.

Very sorry to hear that news SubRosa. My mother too has a multitude of health problems, so its never an easy thing to go through. My sympathies, for what it is worth.

So sorry to hear about your mom, Sage Rose.

I hope all goes as well as possible for her and for you.

I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis SubRosa. Best of luck to her in what will surely be difficult times ahead.

This post has been edited by Acadian: Jun 26 2010, 09:23 PM

SubRosa, I am so sorry to hear your news. However, chances of recovery are better than the used to be, so we will be optimistic. No one can truly experience another's pain, but I will again paraphrase Spider Robinson:

"Pain shared is pain divided; joy shared is joy multiplied."

Share as much as you are comfortable with... and if you simply need to take leave from us for a time, we will understand- and be here when you return. Blessings upon you and your family.

My sentiments exactly. Today my thoughts are of you and your family, 'Rosa.

Thanks all. I finally started to get my brain wrapped around the idea today. I think a good night's sleep helped. Hopefully things will work out.

Rosie, dear Rosie, I am too very sorry to hear your news! treydog expressed my feelings too but I want to add that I'm here for you, thinking of you and hoping for the best!

Sorry to hear that SubRosa, as Trey said share as much as helps. I hope things aren't too bad. My thoughts are with you.

We were married almost twenty years, Steve and me.
When I met him he was driving a Mustang GT
Long brown hair and six foot three
Living on the German Economy

Years of marriage and the son we had
Our paths went askew, our marriage went bad
The divorce was filed, property cut in half
It took two years to finalize
The pieces of our broken lives

I saw him recently for the first time in years
In a hospital bed, I was fighting the tears
The doctors stripped us all of hope
I watched my son as his heart broke

He has just weeks left to live
Kept lucid by a morphine drip
His face is now a sunken hole
The cancer really took its toll

In a few weeks he'll be laid in the ground
With all his family gathered round
For all the laughter, hurts and tears
For all the fun throughout the years
And even for the things we can't undo
I still can't face having to bury you.




Most everyone knows I lost my first husband to cancer, they gave him two months and he just barely squeaked by to nine months before passing.

Well, my second husband and I got divorced, but stayed pretty close through the years. A few weeks ago they found out his cancer from two years ago spread, both lobes of the liver and both lungs so it's inoperable. He has been given two months, almost one has passed. His liver is entirely shut down, he stays yellow colored and has gone from a big mac to an ethiopian.

* Update: The cancer has spread to all his major organs, they are shutting off any measures and stopping chemo. He is getting a morphine drip and being sent home to die.

His family and extended family have all been coming here like they used to when we were together, so it has been a bit hectic besides.

The week after we found out about my X, my current husband had a mild heart problem - mild, but scary.

I haven't even been getting on my email with all this going on. - Tell everyone I apologize for not answering, just crashing as soon as I hit the door since all this started.

I miss everyone <333

This post has been edited by mALX: Jun 30 2010, 04:53 AM

Precious mALX, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

My prayers and thoughts are with you, mALX.. The only thing we can do now is treasure each seconds, minutes and hours.. God bless.