Making our Can Opener rest
Twilight and I have been trying to make our Can Opener rest because she’s under so much stress. She likes to stay busy to keep herself occupied so she doesn’t get the unpleasant pictures going through her head constantly of the Backup Can Opener as he died. The problem is, they keep running through her head anyway, and we tell her it’s time to get into the grief counseling that the Hospice program offers.
She plans to do that, of course, but she’s been so busy notifying people, and all that final stuff, and gathering up all his things, that at the end of the day she’s wiped out and in pain. Twilight keeps trying to make her play to cheer her up, but that just makes her feel guilty because she can’t do that right now.
She has made herself take some time to play with Twilight the last few days- because she was gone so much running back and forth to the hospital, and then she was so busy taking care of him when he came home, that Twilight was really stressed out.
She even tried to play with me a little- But then Twilight jumped in and I got frustrated. So I just plant myself on her lap and get snuggles, because there’s no one else here to give her snuggles now. She seems to love that -(until her legs start to hurt). I’ve been upset at Twilight because I’m still on a diet- and she’s not. Honestly, she can eat whatever she wants, but the Can Opener doesn’t want me gaining weight. That dang health nut!
Honestly, I don’t see the big deal- what harm can 5 or 6 cans of food do in a day? It’s FOOD! And I’m getting tired of being limited on treats- have you seen how tiny those bags are?
It’s been a while since she’s laughed- maybe I need to fix that. Maybe it’s time to pay Twilight back for all those times I was sleeping, and she sneaked up on me and started swatting me…
Yes- I definitely think it’s payback time!
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I am so sorry your human is going through this. I am glad you two are trying to keep her distracted. XO
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Thank you- we are trying really hard- but this isn’t your typical every day stress- so we have to get creative…
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You kitties are probably helping the Can Opener even if you don’t realize it …but all this human stuff has to be done so that eventually things can get back to normal – or what will be normal with your Dad gone. It’s hard for you girls to be patient with her, and she is probably impatient with herself. Snuggles are a good idea.
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Did you get Sushi guud Twilight??? Mew mew mew ……
Pleese let Meowmy Can Opener know wee send POTP an gentell {{hugss}}
BellaSita Mum said goin thru this twice was so diffycult butt keepin busy helped her feel connected to her hubbiess. Fore her eit was therapee….Shee DID go to Greef Counsellin both timess an had a nice Reverend who helped her two!
Try to eat regularly an stay hydrated an sleep when you need to.
Wee say a purrayer efurry nite fore you Meowmy To Twilight an Sushi ❤ ❤
**purrss** BellaDharma an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
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Thank you for the prayers! Our Can Opener needs them. E keep leading her into the kitchen to remind her to eat-(and give us whipped cream-) but she doesn’t eat herself-she just takes care of us- but she does have a scoop of collagen and protein powder in her first cup of coffee every morning. And nibbles on almonds also- then she eats later in the morning, and eats a salad in the afternoon. She just gets so busy and eats fruit when she needs a snack. I would catch her a mouse, but she’s too picky and never touches them!
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Good kitties for helping your human rest! 😻😻
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Thank you- we are trying very hard- but it’s not an easy job!
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It is a stressful time that’s for sure. You two are being real good for your Mom, we can see that! All that paper looks like fun to play on and don’t worry, Sushi, Floki gonna be there right with ya on the whole diet thing pretty soon! Take care and big hugs to all of you!
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Good kitties for helping so much! Purrs.
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We try really hard- but this is one stubborn Can Opener!
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You two kitties are a good stress release button. And those snuggles are truly the best therapy. But of course the grief counseling will be immensely helpful, too.
I giggled at that GIF, I almost thought you were going to jump out at me, LOL!
You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers,
This is Psalm 121. I find it comforting to myself, and the whole book of Psalms actually has so much treasure in it. I kept them close to me when my self was dealing with cancer and chemo and surgeries, etc. ( 2006/7 I am a miracle, God healed me, through the hands of the docs and nurses and church members who helped me through it all.)
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to [a]be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your [b]keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall [c]preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve[d] your going out and your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.
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That is one of our Can Opener’s favorite Psalms! We hear her praying that and Psalm 91, and Psalm 23 every day! Thank you! She loves that! How wonderful that you were healed! You truly are a miracle!
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Keep up the good work guys!
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We’re working hard- I’m working on s post right now-(to distract the Can Opener)!😺
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Kitties can be a nice distraction. Continued prayers for you all ((hugs))
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Thank you!! I’m writing a post right now to distract the Can Opener- she needs all the help she can get!
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Sushi dear furiend, I didn’t know that you were on a horrible diet, too! You are so correct about 5-6 cans of FOOD being just fine. Merlin shares our purspective on this, but the rest aren’t that interested…. very uncatish!
Change is never easy… the purrticular sort of change you’re dealing with is the worst sort…. I assure you that we’re all purraying that you and yours quickly find a happy place and memories that warm the soul.
Purrseidon
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Thank you, Purrseidon! Finally somebody agrees with me. And thank you for your prayers- we need them!
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Anyone on a diet needs purrayers! All enduring a harsh change need them, too… You seem to need a double dose!
Purrseidon
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Yes that’s true. Thank you. Prayer is still very MUCH needed. And thank you for all your support. You are very dear to me.
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You all are very dear to me, too!
Purrseidon
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Aww- Thank you! We need all the love we can get right now.
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Always!
Purr
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Blessings to you, my friend
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Blessings, peace and happiness to you, dear furiends.
Purrseidon
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Thank you-
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Sounds like you guys are doing your best to help your human. Hope it helps some. Purrs, Snoops and Kommando Kitty
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We are- she’s had a lot of visitors for the last few days
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