After my cat Duke died I kinda avoided the site... it broke my heart to be talking about cats without my baby near me. Then When Sibohan died last year I came back on and off but my heart still wasn't in it.
I adopted Jasper a rescue cat last year he is a big orange tabby who thinks hes a dog because he imprinted on Kyra like a child. He is a little terror but I love him to pieces.
Not long after adopting Jasper my life was turned upside down.
My dad was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. It is a disease that effects the nerves of the body and will eventually kill him, there is no cure and no treatment. Most people diagnosed with this disease die within 5 years from diagnosis.
His motor functions will slowly shut down to the point where he can't walk, talk, or even breathe on his own. Right now he has trouble walking and uses both a cane and walker. He has trouble swallowing and eating and his speach is slurred. I try my best to have patience but he gets so frustrated and angry when we can't understand him. He has given up driving on his own and my mom is his main caregiver but she has fibromyalsia so we also get nurses in to help with every day tasks when I am working.
As you can probably understand I fell into a deep depression. Never feeling that anything I do can help and nothing makes me feel better.
I just recently graduated from Medical Administration at College and have been pressureing myself to the extreem to find a job that will allow me to help my parents and help to pay for the things that dad will need.
It will be a year since Dad's diagnosis in November and he is doing relatively well. He is still able to walk, talk and get around in a generally okay way but he has lost alot of weight and muscle.
I still have my dad and I have realized recently that I need to live my life to the fullest and enjoy my father as long as I have him.
Yesterday I rescued a cat, even though I have quite enough on my plate. But this kitty NEEDED me. She was neglected, matted and had a vitamin defficiency.
As long as she stays out from under Dad's feet everything is good. I am still looking for a forever home for her but she is getting associated with Jasper and I hope things will work out in the end.
So that is what has been going on in my life. I just wanted to say that I appreciate the support I have gotten from everyone in the past.
I adopted Jasper a rescue cat last year he is a big orange tabby who thinks hes a dog because he imprinted on Kyra like a child. He is a little terror but I love him to pieces.
Not long after adopting Jasper my life was turned upside down.
My dad was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. It is a disease that effects the nerves of the body and will eventually kill him, there is no cure and no treatment. Most people diagnosed with this disease die within 5 years from diagnosis.
His motor functions will slowly shut down to the point where he can't walk, talk, or even breathe on his own. Right now he has trouble walking and uses both a cane and walker. He has trouble swallowing and eating and his speach is slurred. I try my best to have patience but he gets so frustrated and angry when we can't understand him. He has given up driving on his own and my mom is his main caregiver but she has fibromyalsia so we also get nurses in to help with every day tasks when I am working.
As you can probably understand I fell into a deep depression. Never feeling that anything I do can help and nothing makes me feel better.
I just recently graduated from Medical Administration at College and have been pressureing myself to the extreem to find a job that will allow me to help my parents and help to pay for the things that dad will need.
It will be a year since Dad's diagnosis in November and he is doing relatively well. He is still able to walk, talk and get around in a generally okay way but he has lost alot of weight and muscle.
I still have my dad and I have realized recently that I need to live my life to the fullest and enjoy my father as long as I have him.
Yesterday I rescued a cat, even though I have quite enough on my plate. But this kitty NEEDED me. She was neglected, matted and had a vitamin defficiency.
As long as she stays out from under Dad's feet everything is good. I am still looking for a forever home for her but she is getting associated with Jasper and I hope things will work out in the end.
So that is what has been going on in my life. I just wanted to say that I appreciate the support I have gotten from everyone in the past.
I hope this kitty helps bring some calm to your life. 
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis. I've lost two (extended) family members to ALS; it's a horrible disease. I wish you and your family all the inner strength you need to cope.
Just keep looking and don't give up.
