Oh my goodness..
.I'm so sorry!! I swear, when it rains, it pours.
I hope Cali pulls thru and comes home soon to you. It's heartbreaking when they are ill, but more so when you cannot be with her.
xoxo
A short story, not meant to derail...but give you some words....anyone who could care less, please just skip on by.
When my son's kitten was less than a year old he broke his hip after running thru the house and crashing into one of our glass french doors, and we were told either to euthanize him or have hip surgery...I chose the surgery, as putting him down would have done more damage to my son who was only 7 and still grieving from the loss of my mom to cancer a few months prior.
Charger was a rescue who was less than a pound when we found him and we did not need a kitten at that time, but with my mom dying, the kitten gave my son a focus, one he so needed during that time.
That choice cost me close to $1,400
That kitten lived to be 12 years and 2 months old. He was such a loved member of this family. On Oct 1st of this year, my now 19-year-old son and I held Charger as he took his last breath. We had to have him put down after his health and kidney issues took an unexpected turn for the worse. Fortunately, we were allowed to be in the room with him, hold him, and be with him as long as needed after he had passed. Two members of this group, who have become close friends (in real life!) this past year, were there for me during the final month of Charger's life, and I will forever be thankful to @
WowMeowMeowWow and @Hotographer512
Charger's paw print, fur clippings, and urn/cremains are home with us now, so that has brought much closure.
As for the furnace...3 years ago my central air took a dump
and I had no choice but to get a new furnace/air unit. It was financed thru the furnace/air company with zero interest if paid in full in two years, and I did just that. So that might be an option for you to look into.
As for Abbie...I'm working on a reply to you from a few days ago, but as always, life gets in the way and I'm behind on everything. Here is a quick picture to make you smile.
Thinking of you my friend, and I hope you have good news for us about Cali soon. (PS...I have an 8-year-old kitty named Cali..good name!!) Sorry, this was so long...I'm sending much love and support your way. xoxo
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