Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. We sure do wanna fank you all fur your luv and suppurrt. Mommy says it may have been a year since Lexi left her, but it feels like yesfurday. Most of ya’ unnerstand dat feelin’; and we just want you to know, you’re not alone. Anyways, besides the blues, mommy’s also been feelin’ a little out of sorts and extra achy. At furst she just thought it was cuz of the crazy weather and her teeth purroblems. But she’s had a horse and a frog wagin’ war in her throat lately, and coughin’ too. Now I’s not know how a frog much less a horsey can fit in mommy’s throat, but she sure sounds funny when she talks.
Raena, don’t make fun of mommy. That’s not nice.
Come on sissy, you know she sounds funny. You said so yourself.
That’s different. Me was talkin’ to you in purr-ivate. Me wasn’t tellin’ the world.
Oh purrlease, you know we blab everythin’. Anyways, when we went to see mommy’s doctor yesfurday, he wasn’t sure he believed that mommy was sick. He thought she was just havin’ some allergy and sinus issues. So some lady came in and stole some of mommy’s bloods. You know, they didn’t shave her neck or nuffin’. They just stuck somethin’ in her finger and it was all over. Them VETs’ could learn a little somethin’ ’bout blood stealin’. You know, mommy be a redheaded white woman, but when they stuck her, she was a redheaded ghosty. I’s was meowin’ and goin’ crazy pants inside mine’s stroller. Mommy dropped her head ‘tween her knees and Doc came in and asked what all the fuss was ‘bout. He took one look at mommy and ran over and held her in the chair. After a hunnerd few minutes, mommy raised her head, and she was back to bein’ mine’s redheaded white mommy and not mine’s ghosty mommy. ‘Course, I’s had calmed down once Doc came in the room to help mommy, so I’s laid peacefully in the stroller lissenin’ to mommy and Doc talk.
They chatted ‘bout me and how things have changed fur the worse in medicine, and a little ‘bout pawlitics while waitin’ fur those blood test results. Furinally there was a knock on the door and the blood stealin’ thief appeared and handed Doc a piece of paper. He turned and looked at mommy and said, “How are you still walking around?” Seems mommy’s body be fightin’ the infection and sicks like crazy. So he faxed a script fur another antibiotic over to the furmacy and we all said our goodbyes and see ya’ laters. And with that mommy and me headed out to said furmacy to get mommy’s medicine.
Things were goin’ purretty good till we left the furmacy and got to the car. Mommy just missed the step off the curb and down we went. Yep, she was holdin’ on to the stroller, so I’s tumbled over too. Mommy says she was so embarrassed. There she lay on the pavement, with piddle pads flyin’ everywhere. (we keep a few in the bottom of the stroller, just in case) I’s don’t know ‘bout this embarrassin’, but it sure nuff was scary. Mommy recovered like any good kitty would. She looked ‘round and pulled herself up with the help of the car. Yes, of course she pulled me up too. And then we sashayed over to the car door to load up like nuffin’ ever happened.
When we got loaded in the car, mommy started cryin’ and ‘pawlogized fur lettin’ me fall. I’s was fine. I’s was just glad mommy was okay too. She’s a little extra bruised up, but all in all, she’s okay. After all that excitement, we headed straight fur home. Without even thinkin’, mommy popped her furst antibiotic dose in her mouth and swallowed it down. Then she went online to look it up. Seems, Cipro is used to treat serious infections; but it has some purretty scary side effects. So, we sure would purreciate any purrayers you can spare.
‘Member these cute little lettuce plants?
Now, do ya’ll wanna hear somethin’ cool? Mommy had her furst grown by her own hands salad this week. Yep, she was furinally able to harvest enuff leaves to make a salad. She said it was amazin’. But she also thinks she must be doin’ somethin’ wrong, cuz our garden doesn’t look or yield as much as the ones on the AeroGarden site.
Check out those salad leaves fresh from the AeroGarden
Yeah Raena, you’re right. But we did tell mommy that fur her furst time, she did a great job. Her lettuce pods have quite a few little baby sprouts that should eventually turn into more salad leaves. She’s been readin’ up and thinks her next growin’ venture should be Romaine. Most of the reviews talk ‘bout how quickly the Romaine grows.
I’s can’t wait sissy. I’s a really good helper. I’s tried to help mommy pick leaves fur her salad, but she kept shooin’ me away. I’s don’t know why she didn’t want mine’s help, do you?
Me doesn’t know Raena. Ya’ reckon it could have somethin’ to do with the fact that you tried to eat a few?
Who? Me? I’s was just makin’ sure they were ready, and not poison. You know, like a taste tester.
A taste tester? Yeah right. Whatever. Anyways, let’s wrap this up and go play.
Okay sissy. Furst we need to link up with Rascal, Rocco and their pawsum co-hosts fur the weekly Pet Parade. We’ll be ‘round to visit when we can. Ya’ know, we gotta wait on mommy to help us type. And we hope you all have a furtastic weekend.
Till the next time……………………………………….Be Blest!!!
Raena: Navy Blue
Dezi: Vibrant Blue
Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses
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Nothing is quite right when you’re sick. We’re glad everyone’s okay. But we hope your Mommy feels better soon. I’ve never had problems with Cipro … and my Mom took it on and off for years … so we hope your Mommy has no issues either. Sending you ladies our love 🙂
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Fanky fanks awnty Katherine. Several peeps have stepped up and said they did well with it too, so mommy feels a lot better ’bout takin’ it now. She just got skeered when she furst read da infurmation. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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We are sorry your mom doesn’t feel well. Mom’s on antibiotics too. Your lettuce looks pretty good to us.
I know you don’t like soup Audra but try some and relax, unwind and count your blessings again my friend.
Shoko, Kali and Jean
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Fanky fanks, we’re sendin’ purrayers your way awnty Jean. We hope you feel better soon. Doesn’t dat lettuce look great? Mommy said it tasted even better than it looked. 🙂 Big huggies
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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What your Mommy needs is chick-hen soup, otherwise known as the Jewish antibiotic (mol). And lots of hot tea (that’s what our Mummy, who was born in England, where a cup of tea is the solution to all ills, says).
Seriously though, Our Mummy was furry worried at the thought of your Mommy driving when she feels so ill.
You must take good care of her and not let her overdo things.
We send purrs and purrayers and hugs to you all.
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Sorry we sent this twice. For some reason, We thought it got erased when we tried to send it the furrst time so we reposted – and then we saw that the first attempt had succeeded after all!
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No worries. Fanks fur takin’ da time to rewrite your comment when you thought it was gone. Big huggies
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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My goodness, Mommy sure is having a hard time of it. I’m just glad her fall wasn’t too bad her or RaenaBelle. I hope the medicine will help Mommy feel better. I have her and you girls in my prayers always.
Love you all so very much. Big hugs to you.
Mary
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Fanky fanks awnty Mary. We’re glad da fall was minor too. Mommy says it was more embarrassin’ than anythin’. Big huggies fur you too.
Luvs ya’ bunches
Raena and Dezi
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Angel Lexi is watching from Heaven, and you know that she wants you all to be happy and healthy! Glad no serious injuries from the trip, and doctor’s visits are rarely any fun! Take care of your momma, Dezitinee and RaenaBelle. I have a dream of owning a house that is built around a garden, so I can grow veggies and herbs inside, kinda like you!
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Ooooooh A house built round a garden? Now dat would be cool. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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I am so very sorry to hear that your mom is ill… hope the cipro helps! I’ve used that (successfully) before, when I was up against an anti-biotic resistant strain.
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Oh Fanky fank ya’ awnty Jeanne. Mommy’s been so scared ’bout da side effects. She’s been takin’ it, but scared ’bout it.
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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One of my kids had a lot of problems with ear infections, and responded well to cipro — in other words, it worked with no side effects for a child.
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Fanky fanks awnty Jeanne. Several peeps have said similar things. We don’t know why those drug facts pages have to make things sound so skeery. Big huggies
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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They are scary, aren’t they?!?
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We sure hope that medicine helps the Mom super soon. Take care of that Mom and have a super weekend sweeties, love ya!
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Fanky Fanks Brian, we do too.
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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Hoping Mommy feels better soon. Cipro isn’t dangerous…it is actually a milder antibiotic. I was on it for months at a time (yes, that said MONTHS). Due to my medullary sponge kidneys I am prone to infection. Years ago, a Uro had me on Cipro for months as a precautionary measure. I have taken it many, many times since. With all antibiotics you should never take them on an empty stomach and you MUST increase your water intake. Antibiotics are dehydrating which can also cause dizziness. Cipro is one of the few antibiotics that doesn’t bother me, it is widely prescribed. Just please follow the directions when taking it and hope you feel better soon.
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Fanky fank ya’ awnty Caren. You’ve made mommy feel so much safer. Big huggies
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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What your Mommy needs is chick-hen soup (what we call “the Jewish antibiotic” -mol) and plenty of hot tea (Mummy was born in England, where a cup of tea is the solution to all ills).
Seriously though, Our Mummy was really worried at the thought of your Mommy driving a car when she’s feeling so ill. Please make sure she doesn’t overdo things.
Purrs and purrayers and hugs to you all.
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TRust me, mommy only drives when she has too. But nopawdy here eats soup, so we’ll just stick with da antibiotics. MOL big huggies.
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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Oh no, I’m so sorry mommy isn’t better and it’s now froggy in her throat. Please tell her to take good care, drink lotsa fluids, and maybe some warm soup, and continue to give her lots of purrrrrring pawkisses. And we know that those beautiful and healthy looking lettuce pods will sure help a lot. We’ll continue to hold her and ya’ll in our hearts and good thoughts that she feels all better real soon. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Fanky fanks. We don’t eat soup here, but da lettuce was pawsum. Fanks fur da good thoughts. Big huggies.
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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