Hopefully only Good News Updates!!!

[Charis]

What a tragic loss for your family. Bless her heart for caring enough to save the life of others and even the Florida cousin. That is so amazing.
I hope we all take the time to tell the people that mean the most to us that we love them and give them a hug.
Prayers and hugs.

[mr squeaks]

I, too, add my condolences at this sad time, Christin!

Somehow I missed your thread and just now caught up!!

You have certainly been through some rough times and I sincerely hope that rays of sunshine are ahead!

With love and hugs

Shi

[CHRISTIN RN]

Thanks so much, Birdie family!

You're kind words and well-wishes are much appreciate!
"This too shall pass."

Terrible heat wave going on makes me feel exhausted with all the running around, otherwise, all else is staus quo!

Hope all of you Northern NJ guys are stayin' cool! UGH!

[maryjane]

I'm very glad to see you, we've certainly missed you! I'm sorry to hear about Gigi. What a terrible loss for your family and friends. She sounded like a wonderful person, and what an amazing legacy to leave behind in donating her organs and giving life to others. I'm also sorry your mom lost her kitty, and especially in such a sad time in your lives. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

It's good the bunnies are feeling better, and that the doves are safe after their encounter with your shepherd! Rally might have a harder time balancing on things without the tail feathers, but they will grow back.

By the way, Ravi is 100% better! You might even say 110% because she's just so happy she'll never have puppies again. She gets really silly sometimes and jumps straight up in the air, or carries around Finn's ten pound giant stuffed duck (this cartoony duck is almost as big as Finn, who's topping scales at over 100 lbs now). Little 70 lb Ravi picks this giant overgrown stuffed animal up and lifts her head up high and just about prances with it, especially when the "boy dogs" have to go outside and play for awhile. She is very spoiled. I know you said you still get upset about what happened, just wanted to give you some happy mental pictures of her now that she is fully recovered. I hope you're able to check in more often, and wish you and your family strength and faith.

[CHRISTIN RN]

WHAT GREAT NEWS, MARYJANE!

Thanks so much for updating me on sweet and STRONG Ravi!
I did some research on the causes of excessive bleeding post-spaying, and the number one was if the surgery was done either while in heat or too soon afterward. I'm going to wait a 4-6 weeks post-menstruation for my shephard, Daisy.

You're right, what happened to Ravi (and you) really did upset me...I've been praying for all of you ever since!!!
Sooooo thankful that all of our prayers were answered! AMEN!

Thanks also for your condolences and heartfelt prayers.

I missed coming here on my breaks each day and at night before bed as well!
Everyone here is such a blessing!
Hopefully when things settle down, I can get back into a more relaxing schedule!

I have to post about a little baby bird I found earlier this evening before work to see what steps I should take if the parent(s) don't come to care for the baby.

[CHRISTIN RN]

Greetings, Birdie Family!

Hope all is well with everyone!
Still taking 7-10 sign-ins for me to post!
Really frustrating.

This is basically a bitter-sweet quick update!

First, my two oldest bunnies, Minky and Moo-Moo both approx. 12 years old, went to Rainbow Bridge last Monday. They both were failing for the past 4 months and my remedies nor the vet's treatments to help them weren't doing the trick anymore.
Minky was really bad with congestive heart probs. and his mate, Moo-Moo was just too old and tired. I opted to have them euthanized because they seemed to be going down-hill quickly and I didn't want them to suffer.
I'll now have the sad task of updating my web album, however, not until I tell my children what has happened.
I still have the 6 older ones and 2 young ones.
These guys will be sorely missed as they were my children's first pets and were apart of our family for so long.

Second, Daisy my shepherd was spayed...finally and although had a rough time with vomiting and not eating/drinking from Wed. to Fri., she is almost back to normal. Glad that it's over with....I was so scared after what happened to M.J's Ravi! Glad both our canine friends are doing well!

[Trees Gray]

Hi Christin,

I'm so sorry to hear about the bunnies, and I'm sure that was a very hard decision for you to make, but sounds like it was for the best.

I'm sorry Daisy went thru such a terrible time but glad she is now better. My sister has a chocolate lab named Daisy, I love the name!

Sending you blessings and a big hug for comfort!

[CHRISTIN RN]

Thanks so much, Treesa.

I'm sooooo glad that June is GONE! It was really crazy with all the sad events.
I see on the Hall of Love that alot of our members have had so many losses as well. I was particularly sad for Terry losing her little Traveller after having him for sooooo long. It's hard enough when you lose a pet that you love, but when you have them for such a long time it's really hard not seeing them especially when you forget that they've gone off to Rainbow Bridge.
I keep doing it myself when preparing the vegy's for the buns or the water bowls. I'm calling them and looking behind their play cartons and then it hits me again and again...they're not here anymore. To coin a teenage phrase, It Sucks big time.

I'm still thankful that these little bunny friends had never been ill for all these years until 4 mos. ago.
I'm resting at home today and will be praying for all of us whom are missing our little pets as they enjoy having fun playing with millions of others in Heaven.

Thanks for your kind thoughts, Treesa.
God's Blessings to you and yours, Always!

[Dezirrae]

I was so excited when I saw that you'd posted an update Christin - I thought last night about sending you an email today to make sure you were alright.

But then when I saw your news I felt so sad It must have been such a difficult decision for you with the bunnies - but I'm sure they are hopping freely and pain-free now. I'm so sorry.

Thank goodness Daisy recovered and is doing better now!

Glad to hear you're getting some restful time at home too... hopefully you are able to take it easy today and just relax.

Sending some comforting {{{hugs}}} to you

[maryjane]

Great to hear from you! I'm sorry you had to make that difficult decision for Minky and Moo-moo. It's so hard to do. At least now it is over and you can rest assured they are running free and happy on heaven's lush lawns, where of course carrots grow everywhere. I'm really glad that Daisy did well with the spaying and is feeling much better. It is such a common surgery that most people don't think of it as a big deal but it is a pretty major operation and can be very hard on the dog (and the dog's mom!) Ravi is just as silly and happy as ever, I think she is beginning to realize she won't have to have any more puppies, she is just so happy these days it's so nice to see. Now here's to a happy July!!!!

[CHRISTIN RN]

Thanks, Birdie Family!

Sorry to worry you, again, Dez! I have limited time to get here with everything that's going on and when I try to post, the page keeps telling me to sign-in again and again. Then I have leave and try again the next time.
Must be something with my PC...I'm going to try and sign-in on my Mom's next time I'm over her home. Thanks for your concern and prayers...they really are helping me.

Yes, Maryjane...it was scary to have Daisy spayed after what happened to Ravi....I remember cancelling the appt. after reading your upsetting post.
So glad that our canine girls are well. Daisy's doing great....just have to get her stitches out next week, which shouldn't be a problem...I hope!!!
Thanks for your kind words about my little Minky and Moo-Moo.
I still haven't told my kids yet. I think I want to wait until I can tell them without crying. They were they're first little pets about 12 years ago. Who knew that the kids would finish high school and college and these little guys would still be with me. In some ways, I thought of Mink & Moo as a connection to my kids. UGH...here I go again crying.

July is already happy...tonight my son told me he will be getting married to his beautiful girlfriend whom he met in his first year of college at Johnson and Wales, Rhode Island. Money well spent in more ways than one....He is now the Manager of Food and Beverage at the Hilton!

Also, today, July 10, is my daughter's 24th b'day!

I have so many blessings to be thankful for....including having you beautiful people to share ups and downs with.
Bless you all for being so caring.

Lots of Love and Prayers sent back to all of you!

[TAWhatley]

It's good to hear from you, Christin! I am sorry for the sad happenings but delighted for you on the good news front!

Terry

[CHRISTIN RN]

Nice to hear from you as well, Angel Terry!

Actually wanted to give you a buzz to offer personally my condolences.

Now that I see you're still up, I'll try to give you a ring.

God Bless!

[Reti]

I am so glad to read the good news about your son getting married.
Congratultions and happy birthday to your daughter.

Reti

[Trees Gray]

Hi Christin!!!

Happy Birthday to your daughter, and also congratulations on your sons engagement. You do have alot to look forward to, and God's blessings are bountiful.

Thank you again for sharing the wonderful news, God bless you.