Kristi's Krazy Korner!!

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Things That Make Me Go HHmmmmm....

I am still in shock of my day yesterday. Some history...I am not, not, not an animal person. I don't get attached to animals and I have a hard time understanding others who do. As you know, we have a cat that enjoys peeing in the closet. Drives me crazy!!

Here is what I am in shock for...

1. I paid a vet bill over $300 !!!

2. I was jumping with joy when she peed on my floor yesterday!

3. I spoon fed her yogurt!

4. I gave her one of my good pillows to sleep on!

5. I did not freak out when she peed on it! ( of course I have trashed it so don't worry if you ever sleep over at my house :)

6. The topper is...I told Bri last night that the cat was more important than the regional science fair and if she wanted to skip it this weekend, that was okay!!!!!

I know, I know, I know, those fellow non-animal people are shuddering to think of these crazy things! Reading over them today, I myself am in shock.

Girly Girl was able to come home yesterday, but she is not doing well at all. The vet said that she is not in any pain, but Brianna sure is. She went to the science fair today, bless her heart. I am pleading with the cat to not die until she gets back. Today she won't really walk at all and I don't think she is doing well.

WE have prayed and prayed, but it is hard having faith because I don't really know much of what the Bible says about pets. I do know that He hears our prayers and He has allowed her to come home which is something we were deeply asking for.

Please keep Bri in your prayers.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

My Poor Baby...




You know, it always seems to happen to Brianna. Sometimes that baby just can't seem to catch a break!

Four years ago we got a dog from a shelter. She was a great dog, but was very aggressive when men or boys came around. When the neighborhood kids would come over to play, she would really get fierce. I was very afraid that she would bite someone. We tried putting her in another room, but she would know that they were there and would come out mad. We brought over a dog trainer who worked with her and us several times. Finally, after a year, we told the girls that we were going to have to bring her back to the shelter.

It was very hard on them, especially our animal lover, Brianna. We really did not know what else to do and she snapped at a couple of people, so we really had no choice. Anyway, we told Brianna that, even though I was deathly afraid of cats, she could save up $200 to cover the adoption, supplies and have some left for future vet fees, we would let her get a cat. She worked for a year and finally saved up. This time we put a lot of prayer into finding the right cat. We went to several shelters and were waiting for a good fit.

Finally one day we went to visit a local shelter and we found her. She let all of the girls hold her and never tried to get down. She was very affectionate and enjoyed our chaos. We came back the next day and Bri adopted her. We took her to a vet to get her checked out and home she came. We have had her about two years. Never has she hissed at anyone, not has she ever snapped. She would just lay down and let Kalli "pet" her. She really is a good cat. Over the weekend she developed a knot on her back. This morning it had grown a lot so we took her to the vet. Turns out she has Feline AIDS. There are three stages of it and she is in stage 3. She is spending the night at the vets tonight because she is having trouble coming out of the sedation that they gave her when they drained the abscess.

Brianna is devastated that her cat is sick. She has cleaned the litter box out everyday for the past two years. She has taught the cat to walk on a leash outside as well as to sit on command. My poor baby is having to experience suffering and death and I wish that I could fix it for her.

To top all of this, she stepped on a bumblebee and it stung the bottom of her foot this afternoon. She is not having a good day!!

Please, please, please keep her and Girly Girl in your prayers! I know it is just a cat, but she has become more than that to us. She has been given a piece of Bri's heart and I am afraid it is one that she is going to loose.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Until Then....

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am going to lay off blogging for a while. It seems lately all I am doing is complaining when I blog and I don't think that is helpful for anyone! I am going to take a few weeks off and see if I can't get to having a better attitude :)

See ya later!

Kristi

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Head Banger...



Ever feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall, over and over again? Wondering why you don't just stop since it hurts so much, but you just can't seem to stop. I feel like that lately. I'm not sure why or what is going on, but I am banging my head, it hurts, and I can't stop. If you think this sounds crazy, I agree, but you might want to skip this posting :)

I feel like things are spiraling and I can't catch my breath. Maybe this is part of going off of Diet Coke? I don't know.

There is so much in my life that I see needs improved, so many areas that need attended to. I just can't find the time or the umph to do it. So many areas of my life seem to be in catch 22 mode! I can't do one thing because I am waiting to do something else and on and on.

I have made a commitment to God to meet with Him each morning, but I feel that I am not contributing much there either. I know He waits to be with me. I know that He will help me.

Isn't it a good thing God gave me a head and a heart. There are so many times in life that I have to let my heart lead me to do something. So many times that the Spirit moves me in directions that my head screams are not logical!! Now, when my heart is weak and muted, my head can remember all of the times He has held me and been there. Even times I tried to push Him out of.

Yes, I am so thankful for God's provisions and His forethought because right now I feel like my heart crying and no one hears.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

One Week Until Spring!!

Tears gather in my eyes as I think of bidding farewell to winter (or what we Texans call winter). I will miss the cold wind, the smell of a fire in the fireplace, hot chocolate and cinnamon candles! I LOVE cold weather!! I miss North Dakota and the snow!!! I have enjoyed being able to spend more time outside this week though! And I am ready to get working on clearing out the flowerbeds!!

This year is just going by so fast!

I did it!! I gathered all of my courage (which is not very much) and had the laser hair treatment. I think I told the lady three times before she started that I was changing my mind, but I am glad that I did it. It did not hurt too bad and my friend Terri took me out for Mexican food afterwards to celebrate!! I see no difference yet, but they said it take about 10 days. Of course I had to have a little bump in the road by having an allergic reaction to the cream they gave me :)

Once a month on a Tuesday there are three ladies that I get together with for dinner and visiting. We usually meet at different restaurants, but this month we met at my house. We enjoyed enchiladas, good wine and chips and queso!! Does not get any better than that!! One lady is learning to rough it on her new farm so she made homemade refried beans and rice...it was good!! Another lady brought a delicious cheesecake and someone else brought some yummy tortillas with different salsas. We had so much fun!!

Finally one of the ladies said they needed to head home (farmer girl has an hour drive) because it was past midnight!! I could not believe it!!! I never, never, never stay up that late. 10pm is late for me. The next morning I got up at 5:30am, did what I needed to do and went back to bed! That was nice.

Brianna saw the dermatologist today for that silly rash and he thought she needed allergy testing done. Well, thanks but no thanks!! We can deal with a rash occasionally!! They also let her know that it is time to remover her beauty mark (birthmark). She has it measured and biopsied each year and now the time has come to bid it farewell. It is actually kinda sad as the mark is just a special part of her, but apparently it is one that can cause problems so they want it removed. Bummer part is that the dermo doc can't remove it, it has to be a plastic surgeon. They are going to skin graft skin from her bum to cover the area. I told her now when she wears shorts she will be flashing everyone!! I thought it was funny, she was not impressed!!

I have given up diet cokes!! I know that you might find this hard to believe, but I don't really eat that much and I am pretty active. I can't figure out why I keep gaining weight. I am not a snacker and I don't eat after dinner. Now, don't get me wrong, I do overeat, just not enough that I think I should be as overweight as I am. I have had several people suggest that it could be all of the diet coke I drink (about 2, 2 liter bottles a day). I know they are horribly bad for me anyway, so I am going to give it a try. I actually salivated when I drove past a Whataburger (this is where I get my favorite sodas)!! Pathetic isn't it!!??!!

Well, enough rambling for tonight!! Sleep tight!!

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