5 Year Mark

Today I had my 5 year check-up.  I'm CANCER FREE!  Yes, I had breast cancer...but breast cancer doesn't have me!

Calllie Vet Follow-Up

I took Callie to see her Vet yesterday to follow-up from her emergency vet visit.  Unfortunately, Callie has been diagnosed with Megacolon is still full of feces and had to stay the night.  She had an enema to flush out all the fecal matter. 

I had a good visit the the Vet regarding Callie's constipation issues.  Callie will now be on medication for the rest of her life to help with this condition.  I will take her Saturday morning to see if the medication is working and if Callie has anything backed up. 

Callie Cat

Callie the most expensive cat I've ever owned! Callie is now 12 1/2 years old.  I adopted her from our local Pet Smart in March 1999 after our 18 year old cat, Mike, passed away.  When I adopted her I didn't know she was SICK!  A few days after bringing her home she was taken to the vet because she wasn't feeling well.  She had a respiratory infection and also skin issues...ultimately the bill came to about $1000.  Then a couple of months later we adopted Simon from our neighbors.  Callie and Simon played together and one day, while playing, Callie's tail got cut by a fan.  Yes, you guessed it...back to the vet.  Callie had to have the end of her tail amputated (Another $200), and now she is known as "the short tailed cat". 

A few years ago, Callie ate some flowers.  I'm a floral designer and was doIng a wedding at my home and Callie decided she was going to eat some of the flowers (this is why I don't have plants or fresh flowers in my house).  The flower she ate (stock) is not toxic, but it caused her great discomfort (gas and vomiting) thus requiring a visit to the emergency vet. Needless to say, it cost about $300 for that visit.

Well, here we are again.  Callie needing medical attention.  Unfortunately, Callie suffers from constipation issues and well...you could say she's "full of it".  Back to the emergency vet we go.  Callie needs to have an enema and a follow up visit with her Vet to see what we can do to prevent this in the future. And yet again, $300 vet bill!

Lillian's Procedure



Sabrina wrote, "We are here for Lilys procedures. They loaded her up with LOTS of princess stickers. Wish us luck!"





Lily with nurse...Crista!





Nurse Crista gave Lily a Doll!



Lily all smiles in her hospital gown and hat!





Off we go in a wagon!

 Lillian playing after the procedure, just as if nothing happened!
What a trooper!!!

It's always scary taking your child to the hospital, even for the simplest of procedures.  It also can be quite overwhelming for a little child.  Thank heavens for Nurses like Crista that help children during times like these and for amazing mother's like Sabrina that know how to comfort and bring fun into everyday life...even if it is at the hospital!                              



Sabrina's Birthday

It's hard to believe that my little Sabrina is 33 years old today.  It's seems just like yesterday that she was born.  She has been a treasure in my life.  I was never given the opportunity to be a mother and Sabrina helped to fill that void.  Robin, my dearest friend, was so gracious and generous to share her cherished prized possession with me.  I will be forever grateful for her unselfish act of kindness.

Sabrina Maegan Bissett Bodine I love you with all my heart.

Happy Birthday!

Hit by a Car

Wednesday, May 18th, my brother was hit by a car while riding his bike.  He was taken to Scottsdale Heathcare located at Scottsdale Rd and Osborn.  He has a broken clavicle (in three places), scapula, a couple broken ribs and a shattered elbow.  Friday, May 20th he had surgery to repair the clavicle. He now has a metal plate and screws holding it in place.  The scapula was left alone due to all the muscles that surround it.  The surgeon didn't want to damage any of the muscles.  He's hopeful that it will heal itself.  The elbow was debreded to clean it out and remove the bone spur that broke off during the accident. He's in a lot of discomfort.  The surgeon is hopeful for a full recovery.

Going Green

I'm working on a new project. My goal is to use up excess fabric from other projects, as well as donated material, and put them to use.  With the landfills being filled with more and more plastic bags that take a gzilliion years to breakdown, I've decided to have a goal to recycle fabric and make something useful out of them.  As you can see I have a lot of fabric to start with.  Now to get creative! 

 Here is my very first "Green Bag"!

 

Time to "Go Green" and use my own totes for my groceries.  I also thought it would not be a bad idea to sell them at craft fairs and boutiques.  I'm going to make two sizes.