It's A Sad Time

After 4 visits to the vet this past week and numerous tests, cultures and xrays, my Jed had to be put to sleep yesterday. He was diagnosed with cancer and had severely deteriorated in just one week. While I know it was the best and only alternative for him, it didn't make it any easier. He was the King of his castle and my friend for over 13 years. He will be sorely missed.



Jed sleeping in his favorite spot, my fax/ scanner




Jed receiving love from his mate

I Blinked....

And it's Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Not much to report on the knitting front. I've been so swamped with knitting accessories for a couple of local boutiques and as I mentioned earlier, the most exciting, but now repetitive Japan store knitting.

On top of this, my niece became very ill and was hospitalized for several days. It was a close call. She made it with some medical problems she will have to deal with for a while, but we are very grateful to her team of dedicated, thourough and compassionate doctors.

Just to make certain I didn't have any calm in my life, one of my cats became very ill last weekend and has been diagnosed with kidney infection and I've been nursing him as well. Jed is the most docile, loving, friendly cat I have ever known. It's very difficult seeing him in this condition. It's been a traumatic and exhausting 3 weeks.

For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, I wish you all a happy and wonderful time, however you choose to celebrate. For everyone, I wish health, peace and calm in your lives.