The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Morning everyone - Bird - so happy the cardinal is eating - such a good sign.

Mish - golly - I am speechless! Except for one thing - you were banned to your room - ummm - isn't it YOUR house?????

Hi there jan - Hope you had a good day yesterday - we have rain today which is wonderful for all the seeds that I planted yesterday! I love when that happens.

Paula - thinking of you :l Hope all goes well in Ireland.....

Nora - wonderful pics!! She looks a real rascal!! The cat looks as if it is thinking "get this thing off of me....again".

Back from meeting. Might have a nap before going back for the closing shift this afternoon......

Hugs to all, Sun XX

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Mish-that is a story and a half! Wow!! How have you not gone nuts? Crazy!

Paula-I feel for you. I hope your journey is safe.
I woke up feeling very funky today. Too many days of headaches, just plum depressing I suppose-okay-nO more whining

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

whine away ATL
a spattering of rain here Sunni Butt...but not much
we need LOTS more!!!!
Nora - I am sorry I didn't mention your babies...they are adorable
More love to you Paula
I hope your journey is peaceful and filled with love

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Swamped here at work from the SECOND I walked in. I will be back when I can but probably tonight.

Love to everyone......

Fen & Mrs Fen had to drive to Chiacago last night. J's Dad is back in the hospital. Haven't heard anything yet today.

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

OH NO!!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I knew he had gone into the hospital but the last i had heard was they weren't sure what they were doing. thanks for the update Nora :l I wish the family would keep them better apprised of the situation - it isn't fair to not let them know...... let us know won't you Nora, if you hear anything..... I am working closing shift tonight so will be out of the loop......

Hugs to all,

sun XX

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I know it is small - BUT I posted a pic - ALL ON MY OWN!!!!!!! These two were under my bird feeder earlier today!! had to chase them away before I let daisy out though..... Attached files [img]/converted_files/1847654=6792-attachment.jpg[/img]

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

I'm back. FIL was in a lot of pain last night, so he's back in the hospital. Mrs. Fen helped him craft one last invoice from his hospital room today. I have a feeling this was the last time we'll ever see him lucid/interacting again.

[Mish]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

c: 1 AM and I'm still awake. Raging sore throat. My immune system is a bit low atm after the past few weeks.

Not good about Mrs Fen's Dad. Love and hugs to her and Fen. What a horrible time for them.

Yes, Sun, it is my home.

At one point Brett was going to be staying for a few days, during which time I was expected to stay sequested away in my room. Ashe brought me in my meals and collected the dirty dishes. I actually had to call her on her phone from my room a couple of times making requests. I think it was a bit rude of Brett expecting me to stay out of sight because he was upset and didn't want to see anyone. Especially as Ashe went and brought him back in my car. Sure as I am that he did appreciate these things it wouldn't have hurt for him to tell Ashe "Tell your Mum thanks for letting me stay." Ashe told Brooke not to come over at one point, but Brooke reminded her that he was her Dad, too (step dad actually) and that she'd just forked out $1 600 to save his butt and she was going to see him whether Ashe liked it or not. I'm very proud of Brooke.

I said earlier that I had a sick little bird to look after. On the Saturday that Ashe took my car and headed off to collect Brett, I went out into my front garden to plant a Green Godess Arum lily that I had dug up at Mother's that morning. I had put Chicken in the little cage to take her out while I planted it. As I was going out of the front door I knocked the cage and the bottom of it dropped onto the floor. I took Chicken out and was trying to put it back on when I saw Chicken take the tiniest nibble of the Arum lily. Panic stations as they're deadly poisonous. Poor wee birdie shrieked in a high pitch and went into shock. I rang Jacqui who was at my house in minutes and we raced of to Murdoch University Veterinary Clinic. Ashe was almost ready to leave at this stage but she just had to wait. Jacqui was holding Chicken. She's a bit of a panic merchant at the best of times but it didn't help when she kept telling me to drive faster if I could. Chicken was making pathetic little squeaks, breathing oddly and was closing her eyes. I thought I'd lost her for sure.
When we arrived at the vet, they took her away and gave her oxygen. When we were taken into the consulting room they gave her morphine and anti inflams. The vet said if she was going to die she would have been dead by now but that she was going to be in a lot of pain for quite a few days. I was so relieved that we'd acted quickly but felt horribly guilty because I'd poisoned her. Her poor wee mouth, throat and crop were ulcerated.
I sat up all night with her cuddled up against my neck. She was very sooky and wanted lots of scritchies and snuggles. She was making funny little high pitched squeaks of pain which just about broke my heart. On Sunday she didn't improve much so on Monday Jacqui drove me to our avian vet. They kept her in during the day to tube feed her, give her more morphine and anti-inflammatory medicine and we picked her up that night. She went in again on Tuesday and came home that evening. By this time she was starting to get a bit better and I was giving her the medicine. She was eating by herself, but she squeaked because it hurt her to swallow. That was the day I had the three children and all the washing, cooking and cleaning to be done...and that night Ashe and Brett arrived. So you can see why I was quite happy to stay in my room and look after Chicken.

The Murdoch vet is pretty expensive. That initial visit cost me $130.00 Thank goodness our gorgeous avian vets allow us to pay them off fortnightly. Bless them, they haven't even sent me their bill yet.

Well, there's still more to come but I won't bombard you with it all at once.

Jan, I too once had a peaceful life. I remember it well. Sometimes I long for the solitude but when all's said and done, I wouldn't go back there...well, not yet, anyway.

Love and hugs to you, one and all.

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

fennel;1312009 wrote: I'm back. FIL was in a lot of pain last night, so he's back in the hospital. Mrs. Fen helped him craft one last invoice from his hospital room today. I have a feeling this was the last time we'll ever see him lucid/interacting again.

Fen - I am so sorry - Love and hugs to you both - thinking of you :l:h

love, Sun X

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Fen and Mish...sending lots of love now

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Fen - Lots of love friend. :h:h:h

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Yay for posting pics Sun

[boobie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Thanks for the invite!

Hello Nora! Thanks so much for reaching out with your invite. Made me feel better.
A place to come and vent or help or just read has made me happier all ready!

[boobie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!!FOR MAY

Good vibe...

Just reading some past posts on this thread I'm noticing how supportive and non-judgemental you all are to each other. It's very refreshing.

I am in a silent lonely hell and nobody knows what I'm going thru or the battle that I go through every minute of every day. I have hidden all of it from every one I love. But you all understand that and I don't feel so alone anymore.

Today's not great but not horrible either. I truly would love a drink or seven but am taking my own advice... wait 30 minutes and re-evaluate. Ask the questions and get the answers. Wait again and again and again until the urge passes.