Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7



Tuesday, November 26, 2013

poor kitty

Ya know, it's funny how we think we're so in control of things and one event throws everything off kilter. I have been planning Thanksgiving at our house for weeks. We host several families, some coming from out-of-town, from different directions. This year, especially, I had elaborate plans, have been working hard to make things really nice.

When Faith's kitty was hurt yesterday, plans stopped, and we switched gears.

We had quite a day, kitty, Peach and I.

Kitty made it through the night and as soon as the vet's office opened, we arrived. We talked with the vet and we left her there to be sedated and have her wound cleaned and sutured. Not long after coming back home, the vet called to tell me after she got a good look the wound looked worse than she thought it would, and because there was subcutaneous tissue exposed she didn't feel comfortable repairing it (our regular good-old vet is in Texas for the week). She said we needed to come back, get kitty, and take her to the local vet emergency hospital.

 (did you just see $$ signs? because I did!)

At the vet ER, the doctor was very kind, told us that for them to repair her injuries he would have to send her to surgery because they were too busy for him to spend an hour suturing her (they are an ER/surgical/cancer center animal hospital). Surgery would be $1200 at least. (gah!) He admitted that was rather ridiculous. He spoke with our vet on the phone, talked her through what she needed to do, and sent us on our way -- back to our vet. He didn't charge us anything, which was kind since we spent an hour there -- some time examining Ava and some time talking with me.

Back at the ranch, er vet, they anesthetized her and removed some fat (a yummy tuck!), cut off the ragged edges of skin, and sewed her back up. According to the vet, it's a "tight" wound, so our biggest concerns are the stitches coming out and infection, because there was dirt and debris in the wound from the creek -- where Doug retrieved her. By the way, the vets concur that it is unlikely the wounds came from the dog -- most likely she ripped her belly on the tree on her way up, getting away from the dog.

Hopefully she'll come home tomorrow, and Faith and I will play nursemaid to the kitty for a week.

All my plans just took a backseat to nursing our kitty back to health. In many ways I'm glad. I realize now I was working too hard on the wrong things. It's time to stop worrying about dusty baseboards and perfectly set tables, and relax...sit with my daughter and slow down..pet the Kitty.

 (I do realize I just wrote an entire blog post about a cat. Or was it?)



11 comments:

  1. By the title of your post, I thought I was about to read that poor kitty didn't make it. I am so glad that she did!

    And no, this whole post wasn't about the cat - but you already know that. :)

    Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Wish I could have a piece of pie with you!

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  2. Oh how sad and hard. Sending much love to you all and prayers for a quick kitty recovery.

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  3. I also thought the kitty didnt make it..so nice to read different and nice that there are decent people out there (that vet) who helped you out and didnt take every penny and dime you had.

    Funny how stuff in life makes us slow down. the crazy stuff.

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  4. I keep forgetting to tell you...my Ava thinks that bowl of food you have on the side bar is cat food. She first said cat poop..but I started laughing and said no. Then she said cat food? so sorry Barbara..you food I am sure is way better then mine. Just thought it was funny.

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  5. Poor kitty... I was thinking poor Faith! But I'm glad to see that kitty is alive and will soon be well. Enjoy the slowing down!

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  6. Its not at all about Kitty ;) Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for your kinds words, prayers and talent! Michael's wearing his hat day and night. We have snowflakes here in VA!!! Much love, God Bless you and yours, kara

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  7. Barbara, I needed this reminder now...it's about the basics and the day-to-day stuff that matters most. God bless you all. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! So glad to hear your kitty is doing better. : )

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  8. Oh, poor kitty. Poor Faith and poor you!! Love how you put all things into perspective...God made you slow down.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. oh, I was reading this thinking you had to have poor Faith's cat put down! I'm so glad kitty is ok. Yes, I did see dollar signs. Every time we think something might be wrong with one of the animals I think, "great. I so can't afford this right now." lol...

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  10. So glad to hear your kitty is okay! That's really nice that you weren't charged for the consultation. Hope you are both blessed by this time playing nurse together. God bless!

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  11. I am glad to read your kitty is on the road to recovery. Our cat had a run in last May and it took all summer to get her back in good health. I would recommend an "E-collar" or cone of shame so she doesn't contaminate the wound and it can heal quicker. Prayers for a quick and uneventful recovery for all.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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I appreciate your comments -- sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself!