Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Closer to Fine

  I don't normally scrap about the bad things. Scrapbooking, to me, is all about the happy memories. There are some times where the less than happy finds its way into my album. This was one of those occasions. Our family cat, Boo, is still quite young. He just turned two. Last fall, he was diagnosed with kidney crystals. We had noticed him begin to act a little odd. He is normally quite playful. On the night I took this photo, all he wanted was for my husband to hold him.I had no idea how sick he was.
Both pages made with items from my March Counterfeit Kit
Sketch Inspiration #212

The next morning,  he was in quite a bit of discomfort, barely able to walk. When I felt his abdomen, I could feel a large lump as though he had a blockage. I rushed him to the vet. The diagnosis seemed a simple fix...medicine and a surgery to remove the crystals. It should have been quite simple, but neither the vet nor I expected we would be embarking on a 4 month long stint of infections, surgical complications and extended care. At times, we were not sure he would make it. By Christmas, my son's big Christmas wish was for Boo to get better.
Sassy Lil Sketch 3-21-11


Through all of it, Boo remained sweet and loving. He was not always capable of keeping himself clean. He always purred when I sponge bathed him. At times, he had no bladder control. So we kept him in a pet diaper. I never thought in a million years I would be diapering a cat. Finally, mid-January, Boo got back his spark of life. He woke up one day, ate a huge meal and then started to play. It was then that we knew he would be just fine. He's back to his old self and has gained back all of the weight he lost. In fact, I truly believe he is even more affectionate than ever.
  During the months of not being sure, I was afraid to scrap about Boo's condition. It's probably silly, but I felt  that I might scrap he was ok and then we would lose him. He is a large part of our family, even if he is a cat. When I saw the current challenge for Scrapping the Music,I thought the song would be the perfect title. Finally, he fought through each day, each complication bringing himself and our family a little "closer to fine".

11 comments:

  1. What a great story. So happy that Boo is finally fine. You done a great job on your layouts. I really like the title and paint. I've got to try paint...

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  2. I'm so glad Boo is feeling so good! What a sweetheart. I would have been leering of scrapping it too. Glad you can now!

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  3. Great layout and I think its great that you scrapped it. I scrap hard times too, its part of life and there are ups and downs. So glad that sweet Boo is fine

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  4. What a wonderful story. I am so glad that Boo is well and happier than ever.
    TFS
    Ang

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  5. Wow! You did a great job taking care of your furry child and you did a wonderful job with your page!
    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  6. Nice job scrapping a difficult time. Glad he is better.

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  7. What a great LO! I love that you scrapped about his journey and how you all felt throughout his journey to wellness. I love the colours you chose too - such a great combo.

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  8. what a beautiful story to go with your wonderful LO! you captured the love and his special place in your family.

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  9. That is a wonderful story and beautiful layout - I'm so glad Boo made it through! Thanks for playing along with us at STM!

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  10. That is sooooooooooo wonderful that he is all better now!! I loveeeeeeee that you scrapped this! Thanks sooooooooo much for playing along with Scrapping the Music! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  11. what a touching story! I'm so glad Boo is doing well! I love the simple lines and colors in your layouts! thanks for playing along at Scrapping the Music!

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