Where Have I Been? 6/19/07
How long has it been since I've blogged? Way too long - weeks and weeks. For those of you who have been checking, sorry, I'm not ill, just busy (and maybe a bit lazy). Actually I've been feeling much better - I'm going to an Oriental doctor who uses herbs, nutrition, acupressure, and acupuncture. Since today's medical science could offer me little, I decided to try something quite "old age" - and, it's working. I'm feeling stronger, sleeping better, and, most importantly, no pancreatic problems. As this doctor says, "Food is the best medicine" so my diet has changed dramatically. I'm eating a lot of beans and rice, fruits and vegetables, pickles and olives, etc. Strange diet, but it's working and I'll keep it up.
I've been blessed to find myself in the right place at the right time so often in my life. Even if I question my decisions, they end up putting me right where I need to be. I hope you all experience that too (self-trust grows when you pay attention to this).
I'm also blessed to have a new animal companion in my life. My daughter, Lisa, works at the local SPCA and encouraged me to foster some animals this spring. I took in a feral mama cat and her three tiny kittens first. The kittens just got adopted and mama is looking for a home. This was a rewarding experience though somewhat difficult dealing with a mama who hissed and growled a lot. I must admit that taking the kittens away from mama was quite difficult for me, but I'd certainly foster more. My other little "foster" (I put that in quotes since he'll be at our home permanently now). Lisa showed me a little 15-ounce four-week-old orange tiger kitten who came in with a severaly infected eye. Unfortunately, they had to removed the eyeball and I saw him shortly after the surgery. I picked him up and he purred and cuddled up - I guess nobody told him he just lost his eye. I took him home and he played and ate and purred - what courage animals have. So, I'm in love with "Patch" and he's such a joy. He's up to almost a pound and a half now I bet and enjoying every moment of his days.
I will be back soon - hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather. I love it!
