This has been a tough week. My poor daughter,
Allie has been so sick. We had her to the emergency on Tuesday night worried about West Nile only to be told that it was flu. Take tylenol and get lots of rest. Well, not so easy when your ears and head are pounding with pain and you are throwing up crackers. I hate to see my kids sick. I want to change places with them and deal with it myself instead of them. The best I could do was be close by and sit with her, make her soup and keep a cold cloth on her head. I brought Ensure to her today because it was discovered that she had lost 4 lbs this week. She is exhausted. This is a very tough flu virus. She is at day 5 with very little relief. Just today her doctor put her on antibiotics to help with the pounding pain in her ears..
I've been feeling very melancholy this week. It was 15 years ago today that my mom passed away. I miss that wonderful woman every day.
I was off to let
Max in, put
Buddy to bed and pill
Bailey. 8, 9, 10..yep; still have all my fingers. The cat-sitting has slowed down for 2 days and that is good right now.
I am able to get a few other things done in a day. I was thankful for that the last 3 days with
Allie so sick. I had a new cat to meet tonight and 3 more tomorrow and return keys to one client that is moving away.
I hate to have to say goodbye to
Puff but that is all part of providing a cat-sitting service. There is always a down side to every job.
Dinner at my friend, Susan's home was wonderful. It was a great 'pick me up' to break up this tiring week. She has the sweetest table and chair set that she painted for her
'peas'. Drop by and take a peek.
http://readymadecosmos.blogspot.ca/
It's midnight, I'm home from Allie's and I'm hittin' the sack.
hugs, Deb
I hope Allie starts feeling better. I went through a rough flu last Christmas, so I feel for her (and you as her mom). And, I know how much you miss your mother; my mom was only 67 when she passed away and I miss her everyday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a new blog to follow, XOXO
There have been some rough flus around this year, I hope Allie recovers soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good girl thinking of your mum, she would be smiling.
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx
Allie is lucky you are so close to her and can help out. It is so difficult when a family member is sick ... especially a *little one*. (They are always a kid ... no matter how old they are!) I'm sure your Mom is smiling and helping with Allie. Sure hope she feels better soon. Mina just walked across the lap top ... guess that is her way of saying HI.
ReplyDeleteHope your daughter is on the mend--sounds like the flu has hit her very hard. Also hope that you don't go down with it.
ReplyDeleteAs always, the cat photos are a joy.
Hi Deb, I'm sorry for a tough week for you. Sending healing thoughts to Allie. And soothing thoughts to you. 15 years is a long time but it doesn't dim the memories of those we know and love so dearly. I hope you have peace that your dear mother is well and is sending her love to you each day, each moment. Take good care of yourself. I'm sure things will look brighter soon. Love the sleeping cat; not sure who it is. Becky
ReplyDeleteThat's the flu I had in January...it knocks you flat.
ReplyDeleteThe best food to eat is the BRAT diet...bananas,rice,apple juce,toast.
My favourite was well toasted dry toast.
Jane x
Thanks Jane. I'll pass it on.
DeleteSorry you were feeling down this week. I understand tho. My mom has been gone over 40 years and I still get down around the anniversary of her death. I'm glad I could pick you up a bit!
ReplyDeletePoor Allie! Four pounds! She certainly can't afford that. I have been thinking of her and you this week.
See you next week.
Did they do a blood test to rule out West Nile? People here have it and are asymptomatic or, like me, have a mild case. It's a bear! It seems like she's had this flu for quite a while. We know you'll be vigilant.
ReplyDeleteSqueeeeeee! Ed! Oh, squeeee! squeee! Goodness, we love that little man.
I'm sending 13 BIG purrs of my crew to your Allie, and my get well wishes also. The flu I had in February was a "mutha"--lots and lots of rest was what it took to feel better.
ReplyDeleteFingers and paws crossed for a better next week.
And Ed? *MWAH*!!