Mom explained that today is a special holiday for many different people. She said it is National Pumpkin Pie Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Zagreb Advent which I had never heard before. It sounds like it might be the most fun because the Internet says it is 1) magical and 2) lasts from November 30th to January 7th! It also says it is celebrated in Croatia’s … Continue reading Part 117 – December 25th
Mom got a call from the hospital last night. They were transferring Dad to a hospital closer to Dallas. He went late last night, and Mom learned this morning it was not easy for them or him. Mom said that he has gotten a little worse. They have started him on three different antibiotics. I really hope this works so he can come home. Mom … Continue reading Part 116 – Another Hospital
Today is Wednesday, and Mom is helping me get my post done on time. My last post was about the progress Dad is making with his health. Yesterday he made even more progress with standing and balancing without his walker. After his finished his therapy and had another Diet Coke, Mom came back to ask if he wanted to go take a nap. He didn’t … Continue reading Part 115 – Another Wednesday
Dad is making progress with getting up and walking with his walker. Wednesday, Mom built an expansion for the steps out the back door to the carport that allows Dad to place his walker safely. She actually took him for a car ride on Friday. I know he has doctor appointments this coming Wednesday, and she wanted to make certain he could get to the … Continue reading Part 114 – Progress
This morning, Mom did something that she does every year at about this time. She drug a big red bundle into the living room from one of the outside storage buildings. I recognized that bundle. It is usually followed by a second even larger bundle. She explained that this year, she may only bring in this smaller one. She said that the dinning room would … Continue reading Part 113 – Trees
I have not been keeping all of you up to date on Dad’s progress. We were all just so happy to have him home. He and I haven’t found a good way for him to pick me up because he needs both hands on his walker. I do like to walk in front of him to help guide him as he walks from one end … Continue reading Part 112 – Dad’s Progress
Dad is home again. It was so good to see him! I got to sniff him while he sat in his chair, and then later as he snuggled into bed for a nap. I know just getting him home tired him out. Missy, Miko, Mom, and I all nestled around him. It was wonderful. We did the same all night long. I am sure Mom … Continue reading Part 111 – Home Again
Dad is still in the hospital. I really miss him. Mom says that when he comes home, his pacemaker will allow him to pick me up. That is important, because I really want to whisper in his left ear like I always do. Miko hasn’t learned about how I do that to let Dad know how much I love him. She had only learned to … Continue reading Part 110 – Thanksgiving
I’ll admit that at times I’m not a perfect cat. Although I try hard to maintain my laid back attitude, I’m sometimes angry, demanding or jealous. Mom understands when I’m demanding. I want to have her hold me when I want to be held. In fact I rarely object when she picks me up. I don’t get jealous when she picks up Miko because that … Continue reading Part 109 – Envy
I will continue to post on Facebook as Alyne Bailey – Author, but I have opened a new Bluesky account also as Alyne Bailey – Author. I’ve yet to post there, but hope to do so soon. I have also deactivated my X (Twitter) account. Continue reading Changing Social Media
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