Okay, this actually may be the last few days Emerald Blue (EB) may be alive. Before I left the condo this morning my heart told me to say "Hi." Like I said before it's just a matter of time. Time that will be very soon. Look at me, stop Sam! I'm tearing up behind my sunglasses here at Starbucks thinking about my poor cat. I need to stop that because Samantha is supposed to have a smile on her face all the time.
Well, at least I should try to. Soon as this line develops here at Starbucks, time to show my pearly whites and start giving out my cards again!
Okay, for the past few days, I guess, since EB is so weak, she has been unable to hold her pee. So, she goes wherever she can (i.e. the floor or the couch or the carpet). She made us so proud a few days ago when she actually peed in her litter but that was actually the last time.
Hi Spencer. I gave him my card. Be encouraged by my writings. Remember to start the day with encouragement. There was this other nice lady I gave my card to. Her name is Kristin. I pray you will have a wonderful day and also be encouraged by writings as well.
Okay enough for now, because the line is not that long. Oh no I dropped one of my cards on the floor. I'm guessing the Lord wants me to give one more card out. As this one lady who came by me if she can get my card. Then I said she can have it. She seemed to be preoccupied so I wasn't able to get her name. I pray that you will be encouraged by writings. And have a blessed day!
So back to my reading. Where was I? Oh yeah my beautiful cat as of yesterday and maybe this morning but definitely a few days ago has been too weak to walk to her kitty litter. And, has been peeing wherever she can to relieve herself.
Poor poor Kitty right? Well, actually poor poor Joe. Let me first mention that I am totally blessed because Joe is really a neat freak. And I am not. I try to clean up my mess, so to speak, but most of the time it is not good enough. I guess being disabled and don't do it quick enough, I noticed that Joe doesn't really have the patience so it's better if I just leave it alone, I think. Especially if it's early in the morning and he's getting ready for work.
I can pretty much relate to how she might be feeling kinda. Perhaps, some of you guys have a disabled loved one that you care for? Well, going back to the cat. To reiterate, she cannot help it because she's sick. Neither can I. Friends my advice to you is please try to speak to your disabled loved ones not harshly but be gentle. Please try to physically help your loved ones with no harshness in your hands but gentleness.
Believe me, I know when loved ones are taking care of you. It is very hard for them. Disabled people who need the care, be thankful to the Lord for providing someone to help you. Be thankful to the Lord for providing some of the help. Say thank you to that someone who is taking care of you. Pray daily for the person helping you, as well.
I guess what I'm getting at is now since I'm looking at EB, she just cannot do anything anymore. When she peed on the floor it was showing me that she was actually still living her life. From the look of my beloved pet this morning, I now believe it is just a very close matter of time before she passes away.
Not only her, but also us humans, I think when the very ill are on their deathbed surrounded by loved ones, things might change. The emotions change.
When I was getting ready this morning, usually our cat comes into our room and starts rubbing on Joe's feet. She stopped doing that for a while. This morning Joe found her on the floor and carried her to the couch.
What exactly is my focus with this writing? I guess two things. When your loved ones are alive follow what the Lord says and speak gently to them. Let me quote some lines from the song "Speak to one another, speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. Always giving thanks to the father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Another thing I wanted to say is that it can always be worse. So, be thankful how it is now because it can always get worse.
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
James 3:17 ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Colossians 3:15 ESV
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
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