Indy
I’ve just returned from my Sunday walk. I didn’t go to the beach today, as we usually do. And I went by myself since my husband is in Baltimore this week, visiting his parents. I took my mp3 player, which I found had no battery life left, and had to walk with only my thoughts.
So in addition to my earnest prayers for my sweet Indy cat, my thoughts turned to the most amazing and supportive network of friends I am blessed with.
For the past three days, my friends have been on the phone with me helping me deal with what is one of the most painful experiences of life. My furry baby, the one I call Indy or Mouser or Carbo-Kitty (because she loves Gratitude Cookies, along with other carbs most cats wouldn’t eat), the one who has been in my life for all of her 15-1/2 years, the one I love SO much, is quite possibly at the end of her life. Her condition might be treatable; the cytology report comes back hopefully Monday, maybe later, and will hopefully tell us what kind of cancer those two masses near her lungs are. The big question is, will she make it that long and what will our options be at that point? Will she make it until Wednesday night when my husband gets home? She’s always been a tough little kitty.
My friend and sister-in-law Kim is a vet in New Jersey. She’s talked with me ten times a day. She called my vet here to get the details. She’s helped me make the decisions of having Indy’s chest tapped (to drain the fluid from around the lungs) and patiently explained what our options might be.
Lara and Janine and Tim have called several times to check in as my shoulders to cry on, having all been through this themselves at one time or another. Elizabeth has a tight relationship with God and she’s praying for Indy. My Sacred Circle Mastermind is sending healing energy, as are Steve, Jacqui and Renee and my Facebook friends Olinda, Julie and Karen. Still, it hurts so much and it sucks!
So the point I set out to make is that I am eternally grateful to have this support for both me and Indy. And while I wish no one would ever have to feel this, it does help to have your friends.
