Tuesday August 25, 1998 Part 3 9 Messages ======================================== Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 23:44:04 -0400 From: Judy Farinas To: Felv Subject: Goodbye Ashley Rose Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net My baby is now at the bridge with her big sister Mama and all of those kitties that meant so much to all of us. I feel peace. It's really wierd how that feels but I guess that's just the way that God lets us know that we did the right thing. She held my face with her little paw all the way to the Vet, I guess she was also trying to let me know that she would be OK. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Thank you all for your support through this very difficult time, I really don't think I could have done it without you. In loving memory of Ashley Rose - born September 1995 died August 25,1998. Love Always Mommy & Daddy Judy & Jim ---------------------------------------- From: "James G. Wilson" To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 23:19:30 +0000 Subject: Condolences Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Kat, Nan, Judy, (and all those that suffer silently), My most heartfelt condolences to each of you for having to set free those cherished loved ones that enriched your lives so much. Your brave decisions are the greatest sacrifices in the name of true love. They will live on in your hearts and memories until you are again united to begin new journeys with them by your side. Someone posted this story to another list without saying who wrote it, but I think it is one worth reading now: -------------------------Forwarded Message------------------------- Title: Never underestimate the impression you may make on others > When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our > neighborhood. I remember well the polished old case fastened to the wall. The > shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reach the > telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother used to talk to > it. > > Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing > person -- her name was "Information Please" and there was nothing she did not > know. "Information Please" could supply anybody's number and the correct > time. > > My first personal experience with this genie-in-the-bottle came one day while > my mother was visiting a neighbor. Amusing myself at the tool bench in the > basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer. > > The pain was terrible, but there didn't seem to be any reason in crying > because there was no one home to give sympathy. I walked around the house > sucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway. > > The telephone! > > Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to the landing. > Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor and held it to my ear. > "Information Please," I said into the mouthpiece just above my head. > > A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. "Information." > > "I hurt my finger. . ." I wailed into the phone. The tears came readily > enough now that I had an audience. > > "Isn't your mother home?" came the question. > > "Nobody's home but me." I blubbered. > > "Are you bleeding?" > > "No," I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts." > > "Can you open your icebox?" she asked. I said I could. > > "Then chip off a little piece of ice and hold it to your finger," said the > voice. > > After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked her for > help with my geography and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me > with my math. She told me my pet chipmunk that I had caught in the park just > the day before would eat fruits and nuts. > > Then, there was the time Petty, our pet canary died. I called "Information > Please" and told her the sad story. She listened, then said the usual things > grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was UN-consoled. I asked her, "Why is > it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only > to end up as a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage?" > > She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, "Paul, always > remember that there are other worlds to sing in." Somehow I felt better. > > Another day I was on the telephone. "Information Please." > > "Information," said the now familiar voice. > > "How do you spell fix?" I asked. > > All this took place in a small town in the Pacific northwest. When I was 9 > years old, we moved across the country to Boston. I missed my friend very > much. "Information Please" belonged in that old wooden box back home, and I > somehow never thought of trying the tall, shiny new phone that sat on the > table in the hall. > > As I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations never > really left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the > serene sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient, > understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy. > > A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle. I > had about half an hour or so between planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the > phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was > doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "Information, Please." > > Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well, "Information." I > hadn't planned this but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell me how > to spell fix?" > > There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your > finger must have healed by now." > > I laughed. "So it's really still you,' I said. "I wonder if you have any > idea how much you meant to me during that time." > > "I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your calls meant to me." "I never > had any children, and I used to look forward to your calls." > > I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if I > could call her again when I came back to visit my sister. > > "Please do, she said. "Just ask for Sally." > > Three months later I was back in Seattle. A different voice answered > "Information." I asked for Sally. > > "Are you a friend?" She said. > > "Yes, a very old friend," I answered. > > "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, she said. Sally had been working part- > time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeks ago." > > Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute. Did you say your name was > Paul?" > > "Yes." > > "Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case you called. > Let me read it to you." The note said, "Tell him I still say there are other > worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean." > > I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant. > > Never underestimate the impression you may make on others > > Author- unknown In loving memory of Vyvyan: March 20, 1988 - August 15, 1997 James G. Wilson- phaedrus@npwt.net http://www.angelfire.com/il/felv/ http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8025/ http://thor.prohosting.com/felvinfo/ http://www.fortunecity.com//skyscraper/sterling/20/niu.html ---------------------------------------- From: "zimmerman" To: "felvtalk" Subject: Welcome Kit Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:13:51 -0400 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Welcome to the list Kit, Did you have your 2 cats that tested negative vaccinated? It can really lower their risk. Ideally you're not supposed to house FeLV+ and negative cats together, but I guess ideally you're not supposed to instantly fall in love with stray cats :) I have 2 +'s and 3 neg.'s. They're all happy and healthy, except JACKSON one of my FeLV+'s has a chronic nasal infection. He has had Protocol A ImmunoRegulin and interferon to control the infection as much as possible. He still gets an Ireg. IV every 4 weeks to boost his immunity. I'm not giving him interferon now so hopefully it will be more effective when he gets another symptom and needs it again. I give my 2 FeLV+ cats DMG, an antioxidant from grape seeds, Pet-Tinic, Barley Cat (for Vit.'s), and Co Q10 (for healthy gums) in a little canned cat food treat and I put Prozyme on their dry food. If you're interested in any of these supplements and can't find them this catalog I get has them. KV Vet Supply Co. www.kvvet.com I think my 2+'s will stay +, they are both around 4 and had the virus when I found them. (almost 3 years ago and a little over a year ago) Some cats stay + but are only carriers and some with symptoms can sometimes live a long time too. I want to get them blood tests soon because that can help tell their risks for developing symptoms. I hope Bandit tests neg. next time, but if not The Treatments Page and the Information Sheet have the best info for keeping FeLV+ cats healthy. Beth ---------------------------------------- From: "George & Nancy" To: "Felv" Subject: THANK YOU Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:30:20 -0400 Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net All, Thank you all so very much for your support and advice through out my crisis. Everybody was so very kind. I don't know how I would have gotten through this without all of you! Your thoughts and prayers helped all of us. I know I gave Tut a longer and better life than he would have had on the streets and I thank God for that. I do wish so very much that we had more time! When Tut was taken to the vet she said he had developed tumors just over the last two weeks. I know I did the right thing, I could not bare to see him suffer. My husband said we wouldn't take in any more strays. But, yesterday he said he thinks our purpose here is to take care of sick kitties. We still have two babies that are healthy and felv-. I know eventually another stray baby will find us and we'll take it in. We can't stop loving and caring just because its painful. I know I don't have much advice to offer but I'm here for support. I think I'll be off line for awhile, I need some time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your babies. May God help us find a cure! Nan ---------------------------------------- From: katseven@pcsia.com Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:10:06 -0600 Subject: Re: Ashley Rose - A Time To Let Go To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Dear Judy, I'm so sad for you, but I feel a calm in your voice which tells me you have made the best decision you can make under such tragic circumstances. You've chosen a peaceful passage for Ashley Rose. I'll be thinking of you and Jim and the grief you are currently experiencing. You'll see Ashley Rose and Mama Kat again--I believe that. Love, Susan ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 22:01:10 -0500 (CDT) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Subject: Re: Thank You All Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Kat, I just *know* my Panther is playing with Domenique right now at the Bridge! Nancy ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 22:03:16 -0500 (CDT) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: Felv Subject: Re: Tut Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Nan, You are in my thoughts . . . as is Tut. I know Panther will welcome him with open arms in the land of health and happiness. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I know how difficult this is for you. Love, Nancy ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 22:09:06 -0500 (CDT) From: "Nancy A. Schmall" To: Felv Subject: Re: Ashley Rose - A Time To Let Go Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net Judy, How unselfish of you to put Ashley Rose to rest. You are to be respected for that. I know how difficult this is for you. I am so sorry. Please know that I am thinking of you and what a wonderful Mom you are to her. Nancy ---------------------------------------- Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 23:39:29 +0000 From: LawBet Subject: Re: Ashley Rose - A Time To Let Go To: felvtalk@MailingList.net Organization: Home for Wayward Felines Send reply to: felvtalk@MailingList.net I have had to put my "Sleep soft" msg on the list so often these past few days, maybe it's time I reposted the entire tribute. With your indulgence, I will do so for those who have lost their little ones these past several days: ...I shall see beauty but none to match your living grace. I shall hear music but none as sweet as the droning song with which you loved me. I shall fill my days but I shall not, cannot forget. Sleep soft, dear friend... (Author unknown) May they all sleep soft. The Lurker ---------------------------------------- END