Just a Quick Update

I may do a little drawing or painting here in the studio today — it’s one of those rare days with no appointments scheduled for my husband or me, and no “must-do” errands to run. My daughter will be having her CT scan today, so we’ll be praying and awaiting word. Yesterday she bravely said “Whatever the results, we’ll get through this.” Yes, somehow, we will get through it all.

My father-in-law is being more cantankerous than ever, insisting that he’s going home if he has to walk — obviously he’s not being realistic here — and that once he gets home, he’s going to get a gun and blow his brains out. So, there’s that. His comments are being reported to the care faciity’s social workers. It’s not the first time he’s made such threats. Previous threats were that he would shoot his wife along with himself — which explains one of the many reasons why she’s staying with a daughter in Tennessee.

As for our precious little kitty, I have to say I don’t think we’ll have much time with him unless there’s a sudden, significant change. He is drinking, so hopefully he won’t become dehydrated again, and he’s eating just a bit. Not really enough, but at least he’s eating something. Later today I’ll be stopping in at the vet’s office — what did I say about no “necessary” errands? — and picking up a bit of their “critical care” food for our boy.

He is mentally alert, watches the “red dot” — the laser — while Flower Child and Hopie play, but he doesn’t have the strength to take part now. Mostly he just wants to curl up close to my husband and feel a sense of love and security. That, at least, we can give him.

I’ll be making a taco casserole today to acknowledge that it’s “Cinco de Mayo”, and that’s about all on my agenda. A little reading, perhaps. A little more studio re-organization. That project is coming along nicely.

So, today, no posts about shapes and forms, or favorite artists, or anything else art-related. Maybe I’ll be back to “regular” posting tomorrow, or maybe tomorrow will be only another little update. My husband and I are grateful and appreciative for all good thoughts, well wishes, and prayers of any sort to any deity. Thank you.