Summer Update

Sabrea is now 6 years old, and going into First Grade. As always, the child is excited for some change, but I know she'll soon think school is boring, that she has no friends, etc. She's spending 3 weeks with Daddy, so I can catch up. She needs to learn Self Control, and how to tie her shoes. She's still a ball of energy, but very sympathetic when someone is hurting or sad. She still offers her blankie to those that need it. She loves her animals, and is always looking for a new pet.

I'm dealing with severe back pain caused by Degenerative Disc Disorder and Lumbar Facet Syndrome. I have back surgery on August 4 to burn the nerves that are causing me problems. I can't work. I have to be very careful what I do so I don't aggravate my back. Most of the time, I do wind up in pain. It hurts to walk, sit, stand. Hopefully the surgery will "cure" the problem temporarily. Nothing will ever completely fix my back. It will get worse. I've accepted that.

Snoball is still going strong. There's been a few minor fixes along the way, but she's a good car and gets good gas mileage. I'm can't complain.

Jetta is 8 years old now, and doing well. She seems skinnier than normal, but it's summer, and that's just how she is.

Midnight is now 3 years old, and is still a BIG cat. He's 23 pounds. Most of it is muscle. He's huge. He doesn't like Sabrea running around, so he tackles her (with soft paws). Usually Sabrea can stay on her feet, but sometimes they both just fall down. lol.

Overall, everyone is doing just fine. I'm not allowed to do foster care because my water temperature is too hot, and the landlord refused to turn it down, but it is okay. With my back, I wouldn't be able to consistently pick up and care for babies anyway. We make do with what we have, and most times, things are peaceful.