grannys gone and done it

[Wishing4Wings]

Looks like everybody is going to bed. Goodnight to all of you! I'm headed back to catch up!

 

[Tippylou]

You hanging in there Tippy? Sorry I can't be there to give real hugs. Sending lots of virtual ones

I am not good, I now have to box my sweetie, Callie up and take her to get creamatied.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Callie finally died in my arms a few minutes ago. I am crying big snotty tears. This is so hard by myself. Now I have to box her up to take her to get cremated.

Oh Tippy...

You did exactly what you wanted, to let her die at home where things were familiar and comfortable for her. You knew it was coming, and should be comforted knowing her last moments weren't being scared at the vet's. You did good, girl. And she's at rest now. Breathe deep.

 

[Tippylou]

Quote: I'm not okay. What I wanted turned out horrible. It was awful.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Our edible cherry tree blooms white. Last year we planted 2 new apple trees(yellow horse), 2 pear trees(only 1 has bloomed), & 2 fig bushes. We also have yellow plum, hackworth apple & pecan trees.

What type of figs did you plant? They are next on my list since the deer don't eat them, I can plant some out front.

Quote: Yep, going on 10 years ago this coming July. I was born with a deformed brain stem. It hung outside of my skull being pinched between the skull & spine. I suffered migraine headaches all my life. In my early 40's the headaches became even more severe with numbness in my extremities, dizzy spells, extreme nausea & memory loss. The doctors finally figured it out after many years. The surgeon went in at the base of my spine. Taking out the C-1 vertbrea to create a new pocket that would house & protect my brainstem. Capping off the spinal cord so spinal fluid could no back up into the spine. He went into my upper thigh & removed material to create the new pocket & covering for my brain stem. I have about a 5 inch scar up my thigh & about a 4 inch scar up my neck & the bottom of my skull.

So amazing what they can do. It is a blessing. If only they had known earlier.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Quote: I'm not okay. What I wanted turned out horrible. It was awful.
Did she suffer much leading up to it? I think the actual death looks worse than it is. My sis was a vet tech, and has talked me through the death of animals before, and I sat with my mom while she died at home. You think it's going to be all peaceful, but it looks like such a terrible struggle. I don't think there is much suffering at that point, I think is is mostly reflexes. Sorry you had to go through that, especially alone.

And I think you would have felt pretty terrible taking her in too. It's hard no matter what.

 

[jane s chickens]

Wishing i think they are brown turkey figs. Most cold hardy & sweetest type of fig.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Wishing i think they are brown turkey figs. Most cold hardy & sweetest type of fig.

That's supposed to be a good variety. I've been thinking of getting black mission figs, but now I need to do some more research.

 

[willzpapa]

not weird   UNIQUE  as are all of ours.   and very interesting way to do that   I applaud you

I do similar stuff with high stress situations too Linda. Keeps me sane!

Yeah Linda I have quirky habits I do under stress but I don't do it to stay sane it's much too late for me now LMBO

Beautiful country you live in!  But where are the chickens???  I didn't see any chickens!! 

I don't know must be a big oversight on his part lol

 

[willzpapa]

Anyone up besides me ????