I've pretty much fallen off the face of the blogging earth these past months. So much has happened, and unfortunately a large part is not good. I tried to think of the best way to sum up everything since my last post - I even considered creating an infographic, but then realized it would be another 6 months before I posted if I waited for that.
The short story - when my mom passed away, we became caretakers of her cats. All of her and my cats are in the senior age range, and many have health issues. We've been dealing with all of these issues, and it's been tough. Since February, I've learned how to give subcutaneous fluids, had to force feed a few daily, taken one to the kitty behaviorist (I like saying the pet therapist), had a newly diagnosed diabetic, and spent part of my birthday at the emergency vet for poisonous plant ingestion.
The sad news is that we lost three members of our furry family within a relatively short time span - one to cancer and two within a week of each other to kidney failure. One of those was our beloved Kiko, one of the three whom my blog was named for. His was the most sudden (one week from diagnosis to his passing) and probably the hardest to take. I just wanted to take a moment to remember how much love and laughter they all brought to my life.
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In the midst of all of this, there has been some good news. I started a new job that I love but one that's been keeping me extremely busy! And, I've been indulging in a ton of fabric shopping retail therapy. With all of this going on, I just didn't feel like blogging. Having a messy house with no place to take pictures and no time to clean didn't help matters. I'm only now starting to want to rejoin the blogging world. I've still been sewing a lot. The job gives me a place to wear all of my dresses, and an excuse to make more. Sewing has always been a great way to try to take my mind off of things.
I've also been quietly lurking on other blogs, soaking up inspiration. I just want to say thank you to everyone out there. Whether you know it or not, reading other bloggers posts was a big help to get my mind to a happier place.
So, we'll see where this goes. I have a lot of projects to share, and hopefully will find the motivation to do so.
I'm so glad you wrote this post, Debbie. I've been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing, but hadn't taken the time to send a note. I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost some of your beloved pets. But glad to know you've found a job you like - and that allows you to wear your lovely creations! Also glad to know you've been able to find time to sew; it can be a real sanity saver, right?
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I've missed the most these past months is interacting with my friends and fellow sewing bloggers like you Gail :-) Yes, sewing has definitely been a sanity saver for me. It's an activity that's made me feel normal amid all of the constant craziness!
DeleteI'm so sorry things have been difficult. Life sure does like to throw things at us all at once. I'm glad you've found a new job you like though. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mari. All of the craziness really helps to put everything in perspective and appreciate when life is going well. I've also really enjoyed following your Sewing Indie Month during my blog lurking phase. Congratulations on that and well done! :)
DeleteI'm very sorry to hear about the losses you sustained. It's absolutely devastating to lose furry companions. I hope that your heart is healing. It's nice to hear that you have a new distraction with the job, and it's nice to see you back online.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle. It feels really good to be back. Things get a little better every day, and I still have a small herd of furry feline friends to take care of that really keep me occupied :)
DeleteDebbie, I'm so sorry to hear about your kitties. All three of them look so sweet. I had to put one of mine to sleep a few years ago and I was absolutely heartbroken. It's so hard to watch them suffer and also hard to live without them once we're used to their company day in and day out. It's good to hear that you've been keeping busy with a great new job, though, and that sewing has been keeping you balanced.
ReplyDeleteHi Gina - thank you for your kind words, and I'm so sorry about your kitty too :(
DeleteGlad you are back, and I'm sorry for all the tough stuff that's filled your life of late. I look forward to seeing all your new office dresses - glad you hung on to that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things blogging-wise.
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