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Thanks. Tucson and Phoenix are rather close (and getting closer every day with all the construction it seems, lol) so we're on the same time zone.
Cyber hugs to you... now come visit your brother so I can give you real ones.:love:
I can't believe I haven't been back there since 1993. I lived there for 12 years but returned to Canada and have been here ever since. I miss the sound of doves and the amazing sunsets and the smell of orange blossoms in March but I sure don't miss the summer heat! ;)
pomtzu wrote:
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Re: the lighthouse. I feel that there is a relation here in regard to "our" Barney.
Barnegat Lighthouse (affectionately known as "Old Barney"), located on Long Beach Island, NJ, was re-lit again about a week ago after being dark and out of commission for 80 years!
Coincidence??? - maybe...but for those of us that see the spiritual symbolism of the lighthouse, just maybe there is more to it. I'd like to think so.
That is so neat. It reminds me of a book I've been reading called 'When God Winks at You' and it is about things just like that.
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LES I've put this into my outlook calendar at work. Will light a virtual candle on that day to help light his way. As well, I'll be lighting candles every night this week at home in the evening. Pom: That's so beautiful and makes sense to me.
That is wonderful that you are lighting candles for Barney this week leading up to the day. Thank you for that.
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I'm in North Dakota, and here we are in the central time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of you...And you're right...this is one of the neatest things ever...How this poor, precious homeless little kitty has gotten so many of us (from all over the place) thinking and rooting for and most importantly, praying for him, is just amazing. Thanks for allowing all of us here at PT to go on this journey with you and Barney. We will truly all be with you both on Friday.
Hugs and prayers!
Thank YOU and EVERYBODY for being a part of it with me. It is a journey I would not have wanted to take alone. :)
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This is just so wonderful!!! All the prayers, candles(and lighthouses, too)that will be lit, and all the people thinking about Barney, Lara, and Scott on Friday. We are here for each other, and this is proof!!! Lara, you know all are prayers are with you and Scott now, too. Please give Barney a gentle hug from the Clan....
Thanks Sandra. It is wonderful. One candle has turned into many and it is remarkable.
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I will lite a candle at the church for our Barn Barn. My prayers are with you and Scott and especially with you on Friday. I hope that somehow you will be able to feel all of us Pet Talkers there with you spiritually holding you and Barney on Friday.
That is so kind of you Julie. I will be there with Barney right to the end and I will definitely be thinking about all you guys and your prayers right at that moment.
Short update:
Barney, or 'Little Man' as I've been calling him lately is as sweet as ever. He chirples whenever we open the door to check in on him. He is eating many meals each day and doesn't appear to be suffering, though I would not call this quality of life. I took another bath in 'his room' last night and when I do this, it really gives me a chance to see his decline because it's as if he forgets I'm in the room and doesn't focus on me like he does when I first enter with food and stuff. It's at these times when he sits there in that position between sitting and lying down and I see clearly that it's time.
He is such a fighter though, I've never seen a cat with so much up against him and the will to combat it. It is truly amazing.
I ran out of insulin today and asked the receptionist to ask the vet if I should come in and get some more. My concern was that maybe he would go into some kind of shock without it? I really wasn't sure. But Robin said he should be fine without it for the next few days. I'm so glad to hear that I don't have to poke him with needles in the morning anymore. He was so tolerant about it as he got used to our morning routine but I know it stung. But the second I pulled the needle out, he started eating again.
The power has gone out a few times in the last few days but thankfully it didn't last more than a couple of hours each time. I'm hoping it doesn't go out again because I don't want him to be cold for one single moment. I've been keeping the bathroom so warm, he's probably thinking it's summer! lol