Dying with Debra

I had a lovely time last night at my friend Kathy’s house. Grisel and Bob were there and we all celebrated Kathy ‘s daughter Kirby’s 30th birthday. Kirby is a big animal lover and fosters for a local Austin rescue. Hans and I made a contribution to the Rescue for her birthday present.  A good…

Happy December. The year is flying by. Today I had an experience that I  never would have imagined. There I was looking in the mirror at myself, Trying on my wedding dress wearing a chemo pack.   First of all, I didn’t think I would get married again. And the whole chemo fanny pack addition…

Another beautiful morning in Florida winter. Bright sunshine, a nice breeze and Chester and Baxter and Roxy and I are sitting outside. The chemo  is not aggravating me since the nasty drug is excluded so I’m looking forward to a productive day. Hans took Annelise and the girls to jungle Gardens and I think I…

After my labs, Hans and I met with Dr Berry and YES I read/sang my Adapted version of Buttercup Baby to him.  He had said something that was the perfect segue and I simply could not resist🙃 Hans was initially not a fan but he was laughing right along with Dr Berry. The Doctor’s favorite…

Another day without pain… hallelujah! Hans and I are starting the day watching the girls while Annelise goes to the urgent care for her eyes, which have both become swollen. (Turns out it’s a bacterial infection). Meanwhile, I felt strong enough to get the house precleaned for our housekeeper. Sounds funny, but I find that…

The pain is gone. In retrospect, I think it might have been some over-the-counter medication I had tried …at any rate, it’s lovely to live without pain. I had fun being a grandma this morning, in charge while Hans and Annelise went to church. We made chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes, the girls jumped on…

Uninterrupted sleep always makes the next morning better, doesn’t it?   I woke up with a specific chore in mind and despite gurgles and intermittent pangs of pain,I  managed to completely clean up the catios. I have concluded that while puppies are more work physically and psychologically, kittens are smellier.  I guess the big difference…

The girls are having the best time ever on the pool shelf. They are naked and playing with my measuring cups and all is right in the world 🙂 Hans took him for a nice boat ride but my stomach is a little upset and I thought that the bumps would to be too much…

Happy Thanksgiving. This morning we have seen dolphins, played with Kittens  and taken the girls to the beach at Emerson point where we played the sand and they waded in the water Now it’s time for a little rest before Thanksgiving meal. Hans has slaved over the turkey and Judith is bringing the rest of…

I was feeling stronger than a few days ago, so I was delighted to drive to Bishop to pick up two more kittens 🙂 male and female about four weeks old.   Baxter met the new kittens with his usual enthusiasm and they both seemed nonplussed.  In the afternoon, Hans and I took Annelise and…