31 December 2011

We wish all our friends a Blessed and Happy New Year xxxxxx

Tonight we wanted to say to all our friends that we wish them all a very Happy, healthy and love filled New Year... The past year has been full of very mixed happenings and emotions and many of our friends have suffered illness, unhappiness and even death, but there have been good times too and all our wonderful friends have been there through it all... Starting the blog was at first a sort of hobby and it turned into something much much more worthwhile.. We found friends, some have become more than friends.. We are so thankful..Very thankful... We so love our friendships found... All of them....
So I say Happy New Year............
A Blessed and Healthy New Year....
To all my friends..............
You all know how ill I have been and still am, we don't know what will happen in 2012 but we do know that whatever does ... we will have the support of all our friends.. Near and far... We Thank you for being our friends and here is to friendship in 2012.... GJ, Carol, Barrie.. With love xxxxx

29 December 2011

Where oh where has my Santa paws package been......

Hello everyone.. What do you think.. The mail service have somewhere been holding my Santa Paws package and decided to bring it for me today... The lovely Sheldon who is all the way from Poland sent me some pawsome goodies.There were actually two packages a small one and a larger one taped together. I got some jingly balls and some balls with feathers and a wand with feathers. Some lovely small mice which I love. There was a sweetie bar for mum and some organic treats for me. What a stash.. It may have been late because of the post but better late than never and it was Worth waiting for...
A lovely card was in the package....

Just look at all the lovely balls....


Feathers, a wand and goodies galore....



I checked them out and could smell Sheldon...



Feathers.......


Mum is going to ask the vet if I can have these, they say they are all natural, no wheat, no sugar or additives, so fingers crossed....



Sweeties for mum ....


The best thing of all for mum was that I actually got a jingly ball and a feather out of the package myself...I have shown no interest in my toys for an age but I did get these out. I have not played with them yet but hey... how fabulous was that...


Just look at all this lot....



I will just rest here a while with my new feather...


I was exhausted after all the excitement and had to have a snooze.. the package envelope made a nice pillow..


We don't know where the package has been hiding but we are glad it came... Mum is waiting for three other packages to come. All posted from different parts of the USA on the 6th December and none arrived yet. hat is happening with the post, we know its Christmas but sheeesh..


Thank you so much Sheldon I love my Santa paws gifts....


Much love GJ xxxxx


28 December 2011

Another friend ran off to the bridge.......

Hello everyone.. Today I am sad because I have just hard that another sweet friend has left for the bridge.. This is an old picture but sums up my sadness...

Sweet BB left her mum Marg for the bridge. BB has been Marg's companion for 10 years and she is so sad. we send her lots of purrs and hugs..




Run free sweet BB xxxx Love GJ xxxxx


26 December 2011

Christmas updates.....

Hello my friends... I hope you all had a really good day yesterday with lots of good things and most of all lots of love... Even though mum was working on late shift the beans came early to see us before they had even opened their own presents from Santa at home. We thought that was a nice thing to do because it was lovely to see them.


Dad was overwhelmed by his gift from mum because look what she had done for him.. There were tears over this when it was opened.. Dad really loved it and it was even more special because I was here to share it with him...Mum had it done as a special surprise and was so worried that I would not be here when she gave it to dad...

After mum and dad shared Christmas lunch, mum went to work but I was there and dad and I shared the day together..
Today is our boxing day and hey... mums not working so we have the day to relax and eat and be merry.. I wish you all a fun rest of the holidays..

I love and appreciate you all my friends... Hugs GJ xx

24 December 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ......

Hello my friends. I came by to say have a very Happy Christmas and I hope you get lots of treats from Santa paws.
Look at all my cards. I feel blessed to have so many friends all around the world... Very blessed..


Today in the post I got a special book all the way from South Africa.. Maxdog who many of us knew so well.. Mum is looking forward to reading this very much...


Now what do you think of these two pictures.. Mum went to visit grandson bean to take his presents and there were two kittie's there. Mum of course could not resist playing with them..Look at little Jack so cute...


This little girl turned on her lasers for mum....

I forgave her though because she came home to me..

I cant have treats now but so long as I am eating that is OK because being here and lots of love is all the treats I need..

Mum is working on the late shift today and tomorrow so we will wish you all A Very Happy Christmas... Lots of hugs and love.... GJ xxxx

22 December 2011

My update from the vets today.....

My Xmas card.. please take if you would like one...





Everyone today I was at the vet again and here is my report.. Mum and dad told him that with the help of the tablets I am eating and.... I am managing to eat half and half with the renal food and the proper food.. I had my heart tested and I was weighed. I am holding my weight with no gain but no loss either, a good thing. My heart is holding steady with the tablets and my kidneys must be too , so the medication is keeping me stable.. Up to now the vet would only give me enough heart and kidney tablets for a few days because he didn't want to tempt fate with any more. Today the vet said he was so pleased with me and he was going to let me have a whole month before I go again. I can not tell you how happy that made mum and dad feel. I am to go in towards the end of January and stay half a day to have my blood pressure measured and my blood taken , both to see how my kidneys are holding up. They are trying to get some of appetite tablets from a human supplier and hopefully will get them soon as I only have a very few left.


Both mum and dad and the vets did not think I would be here to see Christmas.. I am and hopefully with the help of the brilliant vets and my medication I will get a little while longer yet.. Mum and dad both said this is the best Christmas present ever.. I have to agree... Thank you all my friends for being with me through all this, I so appreciate you all... With much love..... GJ xxx




20 December 2011

The greats ready for Christmas.....

Mum and dad today went to visit the grandchildren and the great grandsons to take their Christmas presents, it was really good to see them and made mum and dad smile a lot which they needed.
Look at this cheeky imp...

Posing for the camera...

Look at the giggles and smiles....


I think Leon and Nicholas are ready for Santa to come....

When they came home... I got me some dad time.....


Hugs to all....... GJ xxxx








19 December 2011

Sleepy me and Christmas card.....








This was me last night and is how I spend a lot of time at the moment. Mum tried to catch me to show you how I curl up so much that you cant tell which end is which but I moved when the flashy box came out. Although I sleep a lot I am not hiding away and I also love to cuddle up with my dad so yes we are getting our quality time together and with the tablets help I am eating.

Mum doesn't know what all the figures mean with levels etc but when she asked these were this week they were : Creatin 521, Urea 20.8 and something else that she didn't catch was 34. When I had been on the drip for four days one level was 12 but mum is not sure which one, she will pay more attention next time. The tablets that are keeping me eating are called Periactin 4mg they don't though make them anymore here so the vet will try to source them from elsewhere.

Right enough of me waffling because you will all be so fed up of hearing all this.It does help mum to talk about it though and we are so grateful for you listening and to all your comments and help.

Mum did feel more like commenting and yesterday visited many friends and leave a comment, she will visit some more because we have missed so much.

We got our snail mail cards out last week and this week some E cards, if we missed any then we are sorry. Please take a copy of my card either from here or the sidebar and take with our love. The wonderful Ann made my card..

With much love to everyone... GJ xxx


17 December 2011

Ups and downs... Worry and relief...



Hello everyone. Well we have been up and down this week and the worry motor has been going. My eating slowed down two days ago and then yesterday not much at all. When we went for my appointment at the vet he feared that I was slipping again and said we will see what the bloods showed but we had to rethink. The vet also said I should be eating some of the special renal food but I hate it so we struggle there. Mum and dad took me home and were worrying a lot. Dad gave me an extra appetite pill. The vet rushed the results through and he telephoned us with them. The results were better than the vet expected and had not slipped as far as he feared. He told mum that he was willing to repeat the IV Valium if need be. Well the extra pill worked and I ate last night and again this morning so they will hold off and see how I do. If I eat then I don't go back until Thursday and we go from there. Talk about a roller coaster, its so up and down but hey I am here and still plodding on and that's good.. Several were asking what my levels were and mum asked the vet yesterday, he said that when I was admitted my levels were off the scale and much higher than their machines could read. They were 12 a couple of days later so the drip was working.

Thank you all my friends.

Hugs GJ xxx

15 December 2011

Just a few words..........

Hello everyone, I wanted to just say a few words so you know what is happening with me. I am still eating with the help of tablets and this pleases mum and dad so much. I am though quiet and don't want to play but they say this is OK so long as I am happy.But I am wanting cuddles and that is good. I go back to see the vet tomorrow evening and he will take more blood to test my levels so fingers crossed they are OK.I will let you all know when I have been.
Mum said that even though I am ill she didn't want to disappoint our secret Santa so she got some things together and it went winging its way across the big pond a couple days ago. We do hope it gets there in time but if not please forgive us.
I Even felt up to checking it out before it went on its way.
It was only for a few minutes but mum managed a couple pictures.. I hope you enjoy....
Mum saw this a couple days ago and says she hopes it is a good omen.....She made a wish......
many thanks to you all for staying close to me and sending so many good wishes.. I so love you all.. Hugs GJ xxx
I just found out that my sweet frriend has left for the bridge and I am so sad.. Run free sweet darling Admiral.... Hugs GJ xx

12 December 2011

A little more news......

Hi everyone.. Sorry for not updating before but several appointments have kept us away from the computer. We have continued to give Jasper the tablets and he has continued to eat. The tablets do make him drowsy but in between sleeping he gets up and goes to his dish for a nibble. We went to the vets this morning early as the vet was fitting us in before he started operating.We were able to say that Jasper had been eating with the medication and that he seemed much brighter on himself and much more back to wanting cuddles and lap time. When he was examined Jasper he seemed to be holding his own and when he was popped on the scales had even put a small amount back on which meant he was not using his body fat and this is good for his kidneys. We were given prescription food to try and mix with the normal food to try and wean in as it will be better.
Mum asked what the prognosis was and the vet said some cats last weeks,some months and he had known one cat last a year, it all depended how Jasper's kidneys fared.We at least know the truth and we just hope that we get the higher scale. he main thing is that at the moment the quality time is good, Jasper is home with us where he belongs and getting and giving love.. Very much so. On Friday we go back and blood Will be taken to see how the levels are doing and until then we carry on and enjoy while we can..


Dad holding GJ close..We have been so emotional...


I will tomorrow try and visit with friends as I have neglected that terribly and am sorry for that. I got all our Christmas cards posted out to friends and will try and get GJ's secret Santa sorted out too..


Thank you all so much for all the good wishes.. They are keeping us going.. Much love GJ and mum and dad xxxxxxx

10 December 2011

We witnessed a little magic today...

Hello everyone.. Sorry for the late report but it has been quite a day. Jasper has eaten zilch nothing since coming home on Thursday evening. Barrie has tried everything humanly possible to coax, tempt but not a glimmer. We went to the vet today with a very heavy heart knowing what was ahead. We saw the main man today who listened and shook his head, he sad that Jasper would rapidly go into decline without eating. Then after examining Jasper he said there was something he could try if we were willing, in fact two things. The second one was tablets that are no longer made here but are usually really very good to stimulate appetite, he had just a very few tablets left and if we agreed then they were jasper's. We of course agreed because as the vet said we were at desperation stage now and trying anything. These tablets were safe with Jasper's heart and kidney condition too as many appetite stimulants were not.


The first thing the vet suggested sounded weird but he said could work very quickly, so quickly that a dish of food needed to be ready and waiting. This involved giving Valium intravenously. We again put our faith in him and said lets go for it. Now what happened next was pretty amazing to witness and if we hadn't seen for ourselves we would not have believed it. The nurse prepared some food, the vet shaved jasper's leg and I held him close. The needle went into the vein and the Valium went in. I felt Jasper sag down to the table with legs splayed and head down and both Barrie and I both thought how on earth in this state can our boy eat anything. The vet brought the dish around to Jasper's head and it came up. The vet then started to hand feed Jasper. The magic magic thing was that he ate it up. I carried on while the vet popped out and he ate it all. It was very emotional and we could hardly speak with emotion. We had it explained that the Valium is given IV and it shoots straight to the sensor in the brain for appetite. Wow. It was a one off thing and a last ditch attempt but wow... We start the tablets tonight for the next couple days and pray that Jasper will now eat on his own. We go back on Monday morning and will try every food available to tempt. We found out today that Jasper's kidney's are no good and we know we are on borrowed time but if he eats and with medication we could have More borrowed time to enjoy our beloved boy.. Come on GJ you can do it..








Thank you all so much for your continued support..

Love Carol Barrie and GJ xx

9 December 2011

Progress report.....

Here I am to let you all know what is happening at the moment. Jasper came home yesterday tea time and immediately did a tour of his domain. Looked in every nook and cranny, checked all was well. Jasper looks better on himself than he did although painfully thin. he wont let us have lap cuddles yet even through they were his favourite but is staying nearby. last night he got in one of his favourite spots sat behind Barrie's head on the chair. Jasper has not hidden behind the sofa which is what he was doing. All this is brilliant but we know that we are far from through the tunnel because Jasper will just not eat anything, not a morsel between his lips and he must eat as this is the crucial test. Sue the vet did say that the 48 hours we get to have him home were so crucial and that he must eat as they had really performed a feat getting him back from the brink and would not be able to pull his damaged heart and kidneys back again. We were told that coming home was to be quality time. I just pray that our boy decides that he will eat but we will all enjoy our quality time and cram in all the love we can , while we can.... Thank you all ...... Hugs GJ Carol and Barrie xxxx

We will get pictures to show you later xx

8 December 2011

Latest news.....



Hello everyone, so sorry I didn't get to post yesterday but thank you all so much for your continued support, love and caring. We truly are overwhelmed. Now for the news on our boy. I spoke yesterday At length with his vet who said that the drip had brought the levels down a little and the medication had slowed that rapid heart rate a little, she asked our permission to keep the drip on for another 24 hours and of course we agreed. I spoke again just a few minutes ago and Sue said that Jasper had nibbled a little food , not much but a start, she said she wanted us to bring him home this afternoon and to have some quality time with him for 24/48 hours and to see if we can get him to eat at home. I asked what the prognosis was and she said that we are in the balance and if Jasper started to eat and that we could keep him medicated then we were in with a chance of spending more time with our precious boy, but if he didn't then we were in trouble given his condition and how bad it is. Sue said she is pleased with how much Jasper has responded to treatment given how ill he is. We have to give him a try and we have to have the quality time with our sweet boy. We bring him home at 4:00 today after giving him another day at the vet for further treatment.We will then go back to See Sue on Saturday morning to see how Jasper has fared and Sue has promised she will tell us truthfully were we stand. told her I wont let Jasper suffer ad she said she would truthfully tell me.Please all your purrs and woofs and prayers .... Keep them coming because the next 24/48 hours are crucial...I love you all and from the bottom of mine and Barrie's hearts we Thank You all.... Love Carol and Barrie and our boy GJ xxxx

6 December 2011

I am overwhelmed with your love.....( updated after our visit with Jasper )

We have been to see our sweet darling boy and he is so ill, the tears are flowing from us both. No purrs, no hugs , just didn't want to be held or fussed. The vet nurse is looking after him but said he is not interested in eating or anything really. The drip hopefully will help and the meds. I asked if he was in pain and she said he is comfortable but will be feeling poorly and just wanting to be quiet. We would have given anything for a purr. We told him over and over that we we had left him there to get well so he could come home to us. I hope he understood. Our poorly boy..It shows so much in his face...

We hugged him and spoke to him but he didn't want hugs....



This morning's post below....


A few years old but always my favourite picture......
Firstly I just have to say that Barrie and I are completely overwhelmed at the love that is pouring in for our sweet boy.100 comments .We opened the blog and the sight was so comforting to us. I have said many times before on here that I was so blessed to have found blogging life and all the friends we have made. I count each and everyone of you as friends and more. I have made friends that will last forever. The tears were flowing freely and still are. THANK YOU ALL xxx
Another beautiful thing is that some of you beautiful people offered to do fundraising for the vet treatment. Thank you so much but that wont be necessary, yes the treatment is going to run into hundreds of pounds but we will weather that and have backup to use,we said to do whatever is needed so long as it helps.. There are so many friends out there that need our help and I would never detract from them and will continue to help them in any way I can as I always try to do.A thank you is not enough for your offer to help.. Not enough at all but I do thank you from the bottom of my heart..
Now for our news from the vet. I spoke to Sue our vet this morning and again the tears were flowing. Sue told me that she is convinced now that we are dealing with a double wammy and that the heart is a significant problem. They are getting fluids in but have to do it slowly so as not to cause further heart problems, they have started medication for the heart but have to be very careful so as not to push the kidneys into further renal failure but need to bring the rapid heart rate down. Sue said she thought there was a slight improvement in that Jasper is a little more alert and purring for them, he is to stay again tonight while they continue the treatment and then more blood tests tomorrow to check his kidney function. We are permitted to go late this afternoon to visit Jasper and they want us to take some of his favourite food in to temp him to eat on his own a little.We cant wait. The news of a double wammy was a real blow to us. We will give him every chance but wont let him suffer if it wont help. We just pray it will help.
For you continued support, love, friendship, advice and prayers we thank you from the bottom of our hearts... Much love to all.... Carol and Barrie .. Will update when we have been to see Jasper today...