Sending prayers for your kitty.

Going through the same things with two of my cats (aged 19 and 21). The vet bill is running at about $3,000.00 at the moment and we still have at least two more visits to go. They are doing well for their age at the moment and I don't begrudge them any help I can give them as long as they are not in pain. I am not looking forward to the time when the decision will have to be made.

I hope your little guy recovers quickly!

Nettie, I am sorry for your cat and will say prayers. I also am sorry about your mom. That's a terrible illness. Our family can hurt you worse than anybody. But I believe in good works and never think that you will be repayed in kind. Let us know what you find out please. That sentence you wrote at the bottom after your sad face-everybody has someone in their family that's like that. Take care and God bless. Pam

Keeping you in our prayers Nettie, for your kitty, your mother and mostly you. Wish I could send some advise on the Family, but I'm not sure mine would help. Putting them under a rock doesn't help, cause someone always comes along and kicks it over. I can only say I'm sorry, been there and saw it with my mother, having to take care of my grandmother (dad's mom) for years, while everyone else had a life. She prayed a lot and in the end she was glad she was there for my grandmother....she can look herself in the mirror and hold her head up high. Many prayers and best wishes.

Nettie...
Never worry about the earthquakes caused by family. They are usually silly or superficial, fictional ideas of who younare or what you meant. My mother was mentally ill but "covered" it well. My brother and I had horrendous childhood. My brother hides his pain with alcohol. His wife has no interest in helping him and had not spoken to me in over 7 years. I have no idea what she is trying to do. My brother has become an adult with an abiding need for material things...boat, fancy cars, big house in best area, trophy wife, etc. He stole a very significant amount from my folks' estate, as executor. I wish he hadn't, not for me, but for my kids.
I hope your family squabbles aren't terribly awful. Your niece should be respectful, but I am an old fogey. I taught my children to be kind and the two I have left are good souls. They have busy lives, but they never forget to show their love to us. Keep on stitching! I tell DH that it relaxes me and it does, as long as frogs stay away!

I feel sorry for your disappointment(family) and your poor kitty.. I learned a bit ago that it is not possible to keep everyone happy unless you are doing for them and after a while it really wears on you.. Hang in there this too shall pass. Having a sick fur child is enough for you right now ..

Nettie, you are such a nice person and all the sacrifices you made is demonstrative of that. I know that you are so worried about your kitty that now you have me worried too. My husband's cat has a knot on his head and I have to take him to the vet next week. I am praying that it is not cancer. You need to take care of yourself. I know my son's cat had kidney trouble for awhile but everything turned out okay. Prayer plus positive thinking! God bless. Pam

I know about horrible family and you have my sympathy. Remember that they are not you...make a plan of how you want to deal with them on a positive plane and stick to it. Get out of there at the soonest possible second. 😊
DD has an 8 yr old long hair that was seriously ill...vet was gloomy about her recovery and long -term health. DD nursed her with meds, special diet, started leaving the tub with a slight drip...took about 8 weeks before she responded...started gaining her weight back. She is still eating the expensive rx food, but she hasn't needed meds in over a year. Cheaper than vet bills in the long run...😊

Nettie you have my sympathies dealing with family - unfortunately we cannot "pick" our family unlike your kitty. I sure hope he is doing better soon. Please keep us posted. For the most part, I have found you can count on family - especially when they want something from you! There are exceptions, but not enough. Just keep on being the best you, you can be and you won't have regrets.