Sunday, August 31, 2008

Thank you!!!

Our mom would like to say a few words.....

Thank you every kitty and human for such kind words about my Winton! I can't express how I feel to get so many comments and good wishes!! He's such a good boy and I hate to see renal failure slowly take his life! It sucks! I've watched him lose lots of weight and hover around his water bowl! It makes me sad but he's still happy! And I love him dearly! I know I will lose him to this horrible disease! And I've been doing everything I can! Giving him the proper food, giving him fluids, his blood pressure medication, his pepcid ac at night but nothing can stop this! When he was first diagnosed, 5 years ago, I was supposed to go to Hawaii for Thanksgiving-I cancelled because I had no idea what I was dealing with and was so devastated. I scoured the internet about CRF, joined the Yahoo groups did everything. And he has surprised me and everyone with his resilience and stubbornness to not let this disease take him away soon! But something has changed lately. He sleeps near his water bowl during the day. All I want to do is make him better but I can't! I feel helpless! I know my babies wont live forever! Kodak is diabetic, I'm sure as the others get older they too will develop something! It sucks!

I guess I just wanted to say thanks! Thanks for such kind words! You guys are amazing!!!!!

-mom

Mom of course took pictures today-she's on a 3 day holiday weekend! Yippee! And then come wednesday she's finished with her tv show that she's been working on, Mad Men. Maybe that means we'll see more of her!! We hope every kitty out there has a wonderful holiday with hteir beans!!

-Kodak, Winton, 3 Perf and Blossom


29 comments:

The Cat Realm said...

We are purring for Winton and you! We wish we could do more - but we know he feels it! And he feels your love and that is really what counts!

Katiez Furry Mewz said...

Bless your heart, Winton! What a furry goods boy to helps Mawmee fite dis here disease fur 5 years!!

Youze got da Chutzpah award fur dat!

Luvs,
Katie Too

Mickey's Musings said...

I am so sorry Wintoon is not doing well :( CRF really is a terrible thing to have. Just concentrate on the memories you will have and the happy life he has because of you :)
Cats can live a long time with Diabetes too :)
I am 15,ams so far I am healthy!! I purr that your other kitties stay healthy!!!!
(((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))
Purrs Mickey

Parker said...

Dear Winton, Kodak, 3 Perf and Blossom's (and Velcro's) Mommy,
We can tell how well you care for your babies and when one of them starts slipping, we know how hard it is that there isn't more that medically can be offered.
We keep Winton in our thoughts and send you lots of smooches.
Please give him one, just from us!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

O, Winton, we's all purring fur you and yours wonnerful mommie.
Love,
KC & Crew

Samantha & Mom said...

Purrrrrs and hugs to you Winton and your Mommie!!!
Your FL furiends,

Tara said...

We came over as soon as we heard! You are a tough one Winton, hang in there and love life! Its a terrible disease, but it is harder on your people than you, so give them lots of love!

Tara and Kavan

Moki The Wobbly Cat said...

Winton, you just keep on fighting. We are purring for you!

Anonymous said...

We're sad that Winton isn't doing too well. We're sending lots of purrs.

Karen Jo said...

I am so sorry that Winton isn't doing so well. I am keeping him and you in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGS}}}

Anonymous said...

I am sending big, rumbly purrs to Winton and his Mum.

Poppy Q said...

Hi Winton and mom, we think that CRF sucks!! I am glad to hear that you sleeps next to your mom. When her old girl Puss had CRF my mum slept in the spare room for three weeks, so that Puss could be on the spare bed next to her and when she needed the dirt box mum could help her get in and out. Even though the end was tough mum knows that Puss still wanted smooches and love, and mum would do it all over again if she had to.

Thinking of you and your mum and sending big purrs from across the ocean.

Smooches.

ZOOLATRY said...

We'll send some special prayers your way for wonderful Winton... he is obviously held by warm and loving hands.

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh MsWinton'sMom, we are all here for you, and we are purring our hearts out for you and Winton.

Texas said...

My Mom knows all about having to watch a kitty get sick and prepare for the bridge. It's no fun. But she remembers that I am happy, and hopefully Winton, your mom will take comfort in your happiness until you are no longer happy, and must go to the bridge. And when you go, I will probably be there waiting for you, or at the least, right behind you. Love,
Texas

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Winton
We are all keeping you in our purrs ... and your family too...

purr
purr
purr
Abby,Boo,Ping,Jinx,Gracie
& Mom Debra

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

Sending out extra purrs for Winton!

Chrissie said...

Winton, my friend, I am purring and purring for you and your mom and your family!

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We is still purring and purraying fur yoo Winton...mom sez we break da humans heart when we get sick and old but dat dey would all do it again and again. We do feel der love and it feels good.

Mr. Hendrix said...

we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. you obviously have loved and cared for him very well to make it for 5 years after diagnosis. you should be proud of that.

puuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrsssssssss

Tiger Lily said...

Hang tough Winton! You are a great role model for fighting this disease for so long!!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs and tail wags,
Jemima, Zeke, Sushi, Tiger Lily and Ruckus

The Cat Realm said...

Just coming by to give you some PURRRRRSSSSSSS....

Jans Funny Farm said...

It's no fun being in your position. Winton is evidently quite a fighter.

We wanted to send purrs and tail wags for all of you.

PB 'n J said...

Way to keep fighting to be with your Mom! We know it's hard, and at some point you'll want to stop, but we're glad you're still trying.

We'll keep up our purrs for you Winton!

Fat Eric said...

I am purring for Winton too.

PUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Tesla and Hansel said...

i came by to purr fur winton an saz dat, dis best place eveh fur yoo when yoo needs support! :)

Unknown said...

Dear Winton's Mom,

I know all too well how CRF can be a hard thing to deal with. I just lost my 12 year old girl to it. It broke my heart and I still go through the what if's. The Cat Blogosphere is here for you! (((HUGS)))

Mommy Bean (Laure)

Forty Paws said...

You've really been fighting CRF a long time with Winton. I've only been working with Bow and doing the sub-q's and additional meds since the spring. He is 18 now. We're sending you tons of purrs.

Luf, Us

Anita said...

Be strong Winton and mommie!!!!

Purrrrrsss.