Just wanna say hi!

**Kirsten** · 05-31-2008, 08:42 AM

I'm just using one of the two computers with internet access here in the clinic, but I won't stay long, too expensive and the chair I'm sitting on makes my back ache. Just want to say hi to you all, and I hope you're all well (and your pets too, of course!).

It's my 4th day in the clinic now, and many more will follow, and I'm very homesick. Therapy hasn't fully started yet, and at the weekends, it's pretty lonely here. Most of the patients here have visitors, or even go home. I was also offered to go home at the weekends (but have to be back for the night), but so far, I didn't. It's so expensive to drive (gas about $US 9,50/gallon), and I fear my girls may be disappointed when I'm showing up for only a couple of hours, and then leave them alone again.

My mother told me that Lily is acting a bit strange, she's probably missing me a lot.

Poor girl. I miss them sooo much!

So far, I don't like it very much. Still haven't gotten accustomed to the new environment, and I'm homesick. Can't imagine to stay here for 5 and a half more weeks! Time is going by so slowly here. And it's gotten so hot and humid, which doesn't make is easier.

When it's getting cooler in the evening, I'll go out and explore the environment a bit, I was told there are some lakes nearby; maybe I can take some photos.

Will check in here again in a couple of days, I really miss you all!

Kirsten

**MoonandBean** · 05-31-2008, 09:02 AM

Good to hear from you! I'm sure you will adjust to your new environment quickly and will probably love it there by the time you're ready to go home. I hope you find what you need there and remember, your pets will be fine...they are in good hands

**Randi** · 05-31-2008, 09:22 AM

Kirsten, it's good to hear from you, and we miss you too! It's always difficult to be away from your kitties and of course you miss them, but they'll be fine, I'm sure! Try not to worry about them.

It's getting hot here too, but it's nice you're able to go out and enjoy the nature. You will probably get to know some of the others too.

Take care, Kirsten - and get better!

**lvpets2002** · 05-31-2008, 09:45 AM

So good to hear from you && all is going well.. We miss you.. Check in soon..

**joycenalex** · 05-31-2008, 10:29 AM

kirsten, thinking of and keeping you on my prayer list. and sending cyber ear rubs to luna and lily.

**Catty1** · 05-31-2008, 10:33 AM

Thinking of you - the first week IS going to be a little weird...

Looking forward to your next post; enjoy the nice coolness of the lakes.

**Karen** · 05-31-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi, we love you!

**Hellow** · 05-31-2008, 11:57 AM

Nice to hear for you! We cant wait for your next post!

**Medusa** · 05-31-2008, 12:09 PM

Maybe once you actually do start the therapy, time will go faster for you because you'll truly begin to heal. We'll keep you and the girls in our prayers, don't you worry. It was good to hear from you and we're looking forward to a good report.

**dukedogsmom** · 05-31-2008, 12:11 PM

I' sorry

I'd be so homesick, too. I'm glad you checked in. Maybe you'll feel better when you can take pictures. I know that helps me with stress. I hope it gets better for you. I know it must seem like an eternity.

**chocolatepuppy** · 05-31-2008, 12:16 PM

I will be keeping you and your kitties in my prayers Kirsten.

***LabLoverKEB*** · 05-31-2008, 02:24 PM

Oh Kristen... it's SO GOOD to hear from you! I've been thinking about you, and praying for you, too. I hope things are getting better!

**Moesha** · 05-31-2008, 03:15 PM

So glad to hear from you, Kirsten! Maybe you'll be able to go home and visit in the next week or so. I hope that things start to feel more comfortable for you there and that you start to improve with therapy as well.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 05-31-2008, 11:43 PM

Its great to hear from you! I hope you start feeling a bit more comfortable. *HUGS* Ive never been comfortable in hospitals either so I feel your pain