No beach time even though it's hot and humid. Dealing with a sick kitty--she's better now but for a while I worried she might get dehydrated and wasn't looking forward to a big vet bill. But she turned a corner with prayers to St. Francis. What joy to hear her lapping up the tuna water! I still don't know what she ingested that made her so sick, but I'm thankful to have my sweet Jules back, meowing for more tuna. Benny missed her too--he wandered about aimlessly until she got better. I felt aimless in my writing too.Then Max sliced his finger at Dashi while making basil butter. I took him to ER to get stitched up (I didn't know you could stitch through a nail). Max was brave, but I could tell how much it hurt to get the anesthetic. Reminded me of the time Michael had a similar injury whacking a bush...and how I had to take him to ER with three little kids in tow. The anesthetic didn't take and instead of having to go through the pain again, Michael got sewn up without it.
I couldn't get the car started after, but I kept trying and it finally roared to life. So Michael and I made plans to go to the beach the next evening--it'd be perfect after a long, hard week of work. But, no luck. There is something seriously wrong with the ignition system. So today Michael's taking it apart, trying to fix it. Prayed to St. Eligius for his intercession. Thank God for saints and handy men. I'm making good progress on my Crown of Sanctity book (it's a tome at 500+ pages but free for the kindle, folks). Ironic how much I want to oppose the Divine Will at this moment. Pray for me.
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So much sick care, and non of it even related to the pandemic...These challenges are in the air, reminding us the flesh has its frailties. Glad both Jules and Max are mending.
I'm so glad your cat is getting better and Max too! It's hard when plans have to be set aside for these emergencies, but then life is about handling interruptions with grace, especially if you're a mom. I hope as life settles down, you get more time to write and read!
Glad to hear kitty is feeling better and I hope the wound is on the mend, too. Sending beachy thoughts your way...it's one of my favorite places to walk and unwind. I'm lucky to live so close to the beach.
Thank you ladies. It's always a reminder that death can come for any of us swiftly and the need to be in the state of grace. My greatest fear is of the kids being in a fatal car crash...and I pray, pray, pray their guardian angels keep them safe.
Katie, what a great blessing it is to live close to the beach.
Yikes! I'm glad Max and Jules are feeling better.
Thank you Barb. Yesterday, after Mass a nurse removed Max's stitches. I tried earlier but was having a hard time seeing. I also have a hard time threading a needle--must be getting old.
I'm so behind on reading your blog (or any blog--lots of craziness here that I'll catch you up on soon)! Poor Max--that's intense. And ER-trips in this time are even more stressful than usual.
Did you know that Daniel O'Connor is my brother-in-law? My newest niece is named Luisa. :)
Wow!!! I had no idea DOC is part of your family! I'm feeling a little star-struck. I really like his no nonsense style of writing and of course, the topic! It's so exciting to think that His Kingdom is coming! How sweet their newest little one is named Luisa. The picture of Servant of God Luisa in her bed reminds me of my mom :)
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