Diana, Great declutter! I love those short sleeve t-shirts! Very nice, gosh I wish I was that size again. I so miss when I was in mediums and larges! We are getting a little taste of nice 70's today. So I went from a sweatshirt into a summer top. This may absolutely be the end of real nice days here. I too, can't leave my cats. They need us everyday! Love your videos!
Cats are needier than people think or at least mine are. After Sunshine nearly died of the platelet thing, I've been afraid to leave any of them. 💜💜💜 We are having a very warm day here too! Not sure when it's supposed to get really cold again but yep I will be in my short sleeves for a while hahaha!
That was a big declutter pile! I wasn't overly hopeful that you'd post a video this week but it's nice to hear from you. It's good to see you are doing well, given the circumstances. When we had to let our dog go 3.5 years ago, that was the only time that my partner and I didn't have any pets remaining. He was adamant that we wouldn't get anymore pets after that heartbreak but my daughter moved back home with her bunny in the summer and he dotes on him like crazy. I'm afraid there will be a custody battle if she decides to move out again! 🐰♥
I absolutely dread when our last cat goes! I don't know how we will do it but vet bills are absolutely outrageous these days and our vet is already past retirement age so I think when the last one goes we will have to be done! Someone told me bunnies require almost no vet care. Not sure I believe that but you can let me know what you think about that. 💜 Thx for your kind words. I'm def not happy about the situation but happy he's not suffering anymore. Hard to watch.
You always do a great job of decluttering. How are you doing with the grieving process? Do you have any tips? Did Ranger have any leftover meds? I have a lot because it was refilled, but I guess I just throw them away in cat litter or something. The vet won't take them other than disposal. Seems so wasteful. I put his unopened dogfood at the post office on a table where people leave things for others to take. What did you do with his toys and stuff you used for him? I haven't been able to do anything with his stuff and put things out of sight for now. It's been Day 4. I'm still crying off and on, but it's less than it was, but I always have sadness. My husband and I went to the park today and took a walk. It was a beautiful day. And it was fun, but there's the underlying sadness and grief. I still hate coming home and leaving because I'd always pet Sam and he'd be so happy to see us. I can't even look at my backyard. Washing his bowl and pill box made me cry. Do you have any insights, tips thoughts, the way you've processed this that you'd be willing to share? Has it gotten easier for you? As a Christian, do you think we see our pets again? My friend said I should get another dog. Like you, my husband I want to travel some, even if just overnight. We want to be more free to come and go. We have two cats, but there's a little more freedom with cats. Anyway, anything you would be willing to offer to share would be most appreciated!❤
I think the main things over the years that have helped me is concentrating on the pets I still have bc as we've discussed their needs are many. Focusing on the fact that poor Ranger is no longer in any pain, no more stomach issues (which were really bad after that gallbladder surgery), no more breathing issues, just insert your sweet dogs issues into that and focus on how your baby is no longer suffering. Taking walks is a great idea. I didn't plan to do walks anymore as it would just remind me of him but after about 3 or 4 days I felt I had to start back or else I would go nuts. The first few days I didn't want to come home from errands or work even though I knew my hubby would be home soon. I had to make myself start home. Soooo hard!! The leaving for me wasn't as bad. Ranger had calmed down so much over the years and he knew the routine so he quit making a big deal of me leaving but coming home...yes! He was so excited to see us! Yes that part is very hard. Also the past few months after his cancer surgery I had to rush home every day and I hated leaving him at all so I do feel a freedom now that I can go and be gone a long time and I don't have to worry about him. He is safe now. I do feel like they are in a special place. I do hope we will be reunited but I can't say for sure. Just what I hope for personally. Someday maybe I can hold it together enough to discuss some of this at the end of a video but I don't know....as far as the meds go...in the past my vet would take them bc he knew me so well and knew I hadn't tampered with anything. He's not in his own practice anymore so I guess he won't be able to take them. I don't expect any money but would like someone who needs them or who has lots of pets and who could use the help to use them up. I prob have $400 in anxiety meds leftover bc they would keep running out of the generic so every time I could get it, I got another batch of it. So I now have several bottles of that. He never really needed anxiety meds after he got on all that stuff for his stomach so I had several months of it. Oh well....I also just bought 6 mos of flea stuff and I have four pills left. My friend who has the rescue could possibly use that. All of this stuff is very expensive. I gave all the dog food and treats away the first day bc my hubby was upset so I wanted to just get it all out of the house bf he got home. He took the brand new bag of food to the local shelter close to his office. I gave away all the stuff that was opened to the little food pantry across from me. I washed the dog beds and the cats are using those 😂😂 I did make myself go out into the yard and sit and enjoy the weather. Jasper my cat was out there with me so I wasn't so lonely. I see him everywhere. It is very hard. 💜💜💜💜 God bless y'all and I will be praying. 🙏🏼
Also stay tuned bc in my next video I talk about how I treated my cat with some of Rangers leftover meds on a weekend when I knew I couldn't see my vet. I usually don't throw any meds away but I don't think I can give the clomipramine (anxiety meds) to any cats.
@@dianasimplifies Thank you, and I will continue praying for you. Yes, any videos on this would be good. I always like your pet stories and how you care for them. I hope we see our pets again, too. I feel like if God gives us an animal to love deeply and to be loved back, then this will not be wasted? I've cried over my dog more than when my aunt died. I know I'll see her again because she loved Jesus. She was an animal lover, too.
My friend asked me why it is that we mourn them sometimes more than we do people. I think one reason is they are toddlers who never grow up. They always need us. You loved your aunt and she loved you but unless you were her caregiver at the end, she didn't need you like your dog did. Also they are just so innocent. I don't know why we love them so much or why it hurts so deeply but it does!!
Diana, Great declutter! I love those short sleeve t-shirts! Very nice, gosh I wish I was that size again. I so miss when I was in mediums and larges! We are getting a little taste of nice 70's today. So I went from a sweatshirt into a summer top. This may absolutely be the end of real nice days here. I too, can't leave my cats. They need us everyday! Love your videos!
Cats are needier than people think or at least mine are. After Sunshine nearly died of the platelet thing, I've been afraid to leave any of them. 💜💜💜 We are having a very warm day here too! Not sure when it's supposed to get really cold again but yep I will be in my short sleeves for a while hahaha!
Hi Diana! Enjoyed your decluttering video! Thanks for sharing! ♥
Hey Marissa! Thx and hope you are doing well 💜💜💜💜
@@dianasimplifies We are doing well, thank you! ♥
Great declutter!
Thx Melinda! 💜💜💜💜
That was a big declutter pile! I wasn't overly hopeful that you'd post a video this week but it's nice to hear from you. It's good to see you are doing well, given the circumstances. When we had to let our dog go 3.5 years ago, that was the only time that my partner and I didn't have any pets remaining. He was adamant that we wouldn't get anymore pets after that heartbreak but my daughter moved back home with her bunny in the summer and he dotes on him like crazy. I'm afraid there will be a custody battle if she decides to move out again! 🐰♥
I absolutely dread when our last cat goes! I don't know how we will do it but vet bills are absolutely outrageous these days and our vet is already past retirement age so I think when the last one goes we will have to be done! Someone told me bunnies require almost no vet care. Not sure I believe that but you can let me know what you think about that. 💜 Thx for your kind words. I'm def not happy about the situation but happy he's not suffering anymore. Hard to watch.
You always do a great job of decluttering.
How are you doing with the grieving process? Do you have any tips? Did Ranger have any leftover meds? I have a lot because it was refilled, but I guess I just throw them away in cat litter or something. The vet won't take them other than disposal. Seems so wasteful. I put his unopened dogfood at the post office on a table where people leave things for others to take. What did you do with his toys and stuff you used for him? I haven't been able to do anything with his stuff and put things out of sight for now. It's been Day 4. I'm still crying off and on, but it's less than it was, but I always have sadness. My husband and I went to the park today and took a walk. It was a beautiful day. And it was fun, but there's the underlying sadness and grief. I still hate coming home and leaving because I'd always pet Sam and he'd be so happy to see us. I can't even look at my backyard. Washing his bowl and pill box made me cry.
Do you have any insights, tips thoughts, the way you've processed this that you'd be willing to share? Has it gotten easier for you? As a Christian, do you think we see our pets again?
My friend said I should get another dog. Like you, my husband I want to travel some, even if just overnight. We want to be more free to come and go. We have two cats, but there's a little more freedom with cats.
Anyway, anything you would be willing to offer to share would be most appreciated!❤
I think the main things over the years that have helped me is concentrating on the pets I still have bc as we've discussed their needs are many. Focusing on the fact that poor Ranger is no longer in any pain, no more stomach issues (which were really bad after that gallbladder surgery), no more breathing issues, just insert your sweet dogs issues into that and focus on how your baby is no longer suffering. Taking walks is a great idea. I didn't plan to do walks anymore as it would just remind me of him but after about 3 or 4 days I felt I had to start back or else I would go nuts. The first few days I didn't want to come home from errands or work even though I knew my hubby would be home soon. I had to make myself start home. Soooo hard!! The leaving for me wasn't as bad. Ranger had calmed down so much over the years and he knew the routine so he quit making a big deal of me leaving but coming home...yes! He was so excited to see us! Yes that part is very hard. Also the past few months after his cancer surgery I had to rush home every day and I hated leaving him at all so I do feel a freedom now that I can go and be gone a long time and I don't have to worry about him. He is safe now. I do feel like they are in a special place. I do hope we will be reunited but I can't say for sure. Just what I hope for personally. Someday maybe I can hold it together enough to discuss some of this at the end of a video but I don't know....as far as the meds go...in the past my vet would take them bc he knew me so well and knew I hadn't tampered with anything. He's not in his own practice anymore so I guess he won't be able to take them. I don't expect any money but would like someone who needs them or who has lots of pets and who could use the help to use them up. I prob have $400 in anxiety meds leftover bc they would keep running out of the generic so every time I could get it, I got another batch of it. So I now have several bottles of that. He never really needed anxiety meds after he got on all that stuff for his stomach so I had several months of it. Oh well....I also just bought 6 mos of flea stuff and I have four pills left. My friend who has the rescue could possibly use that. All of this stuff is very expensive. I gave all the dog food and treats away the first day bc my hubby was upset so I wanted to just get it all out of the house bf he got home. He took the brand new bag of food to the local shelter close to his office. I gave away all the stuff that was opened to the little food pantry across from me. I washed the dog beds and the cats are using those 😂😂 I did make myself go out into the yard and sit and enjoy the weather. Jasper my cat was out there with me so I wasn't so lonely. I see him everywhere. It is very hard. 💜💜💜💜 God bless y'all and I will be praying. 🙏🏼
Also stay tuned bc in my next video I talk about how I treated my cat with some of Rangers leftover meds on a weekend when I knew I couldn't see my vet. I usually don't throw any meds away but I don't think I can give the clomipramine (anxiety meds) to any cats.
@@dianasimplifies Thank you, and I will continue praying for you. Yes, any videos on this would be good. I always like your pet stories and how you care for them.
I hope we see our pets again, too. I feel like if God gives us an animal to love deeply and to be loved back, then this will not be wasted? I've cried over my dog more than when my aunt died. I know I'll see her again because she loved Jesus. She was an animal lover, too.
@@dianasimplifies Oops I clicked "send" accidentally. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It helps to process it all. Such a hard part of life.
My friend asked me why it is that we mourn them sometimes more than we do people. I think one reason is they are toddlers who never grow up. They always need us. You loved your aunt and she loved you but unless you were her caregiver at the end, she didn't need you like your dog did. Also they are just so innocent. I don't know why we love them so much or why it hurts so deeply but it does!!
Hi, Diana 🤗💕
Hi! 💜💜💜