elGee Napping in Her Favorite Spot



Update:

My brother's quadruple bypass surgery was a success. He's doing well. I was very impressed with the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. Even the volunteers that man the cardiac waiting area were kind and helpful.

This morning Great Auntie Fern informed me that she looked at the clock at 3 a.m., which prompted her to raise her arms and say, "I MADE IT." She's 100 years old today - and the party is tomorrow.

My husband is feeling much better. That cat enjoyed having him around as a nap prop this week. My throat is feeling a bit scratchy -- so I'm inhaling vitamin C and Zinc.

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Anonymous said…
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5:12 PM, April 03, 2009
Shelby said…
Yay for the successful surgery!! Yay for the 3:00 a.m. 100th birthday!! Yay for health and husbands and brothers and inlaws and cats and laps and weekends and jeans and comfy chairs with ottomans and houses with people with love and friends and blogs and all that is great :)

Joy to you sista..joy.
5:40 PM, April 03, 2009
willowtree said…
Good news all round! (except for the throat of course)

I know how you love your WVs, the one for this comment was WALITYME
5:54 PM, April 03, 2009
LadyStyx said…
Good to hear things are going better. Boy, does kitty look comfy!
6:17 PM, April 03, 2009
Kim said…
Jack's favorite spot to nap is on the lap of the man of the house, too.

I'm glad to hear that things are going well. I hope your throat is better soon.
7:07 PM, April 03, 2009
Desert Songbird said…
Yippee for your brother's surgery success! I think cardiac nurses ROCK. I've usually had wonderfully caring and compassionate ones.

And congrats to Auntie Fern. 100 years old deserves a big HOORAY!
7:16 PM, April 03, 2009
Peter said…
So glad to hear that almost all your news was good Pamela, I hope to share a quick coffee and fresh scone with WT on my way home, you will be toasted as one of our favourite bloggers if this happens.

In keeping with WT's example I quote your WV.

"SWELO" to a swell blog.
12:32 AM, April 04, 2009
darkfoam said…
glad all has went well on the surgery front and the birthday front. now i just hope you don't get sick.
XO
4:25 AM, April 04, 2009
Moms Musings said…
Glad the surgery went well. Happy Birthday to Auntie Fern. Enjoy the party. Hope your throat gets better so you can enjoy all your work on the party.
5:29 AM, April 04, 2009
jill said…
go Auntie Fern! What a spunky ol' lady
9:22 AM, April 04, 2009
kitten said…
How cute! Glad that all is better!
9:59 AM, April 04, 2009
the planet of janet said…
glad things are calming down... now YOU stay healthy!
10:12 AM, April 04, 2009
ChrisB said…
Does Aunty Fern get a letter from the President like we would get one from the Queen.

Glad things went well for your brother and your hubby is feeling better. Now it's your turn, so hope your throat begins to improve soon.
12:57 PM, April 04, 2009
storyteller said…
Adorable photo and wonderful news about your brother's surgery. CELEBRATE with Great Auntie Fern big time! I take Vitamin C and Zinc for respiratory ailments too.
Hugs and blessings,
5:31 PM, April 04, 2009
Unknown said…
Good news all around!
5:49 PM, April 04, 2009
Hayden said…
wow - 100! I hope the party was great! glad to hear abt your brother's surgery, not so glad to hear abt your throat....
9:45 PM, April 04, 2009
Claudia said…
Happy birthday to Aunt Fern!!
Good news that everyone is recovering too...I hope the C and Z work!!
10:39 AM, April 05, 2009
nikki said…
Happy birthday Aunt Fern and yay for your brother. I'm so gald to hear his surgery went well.
1:36 PM, April 05, 2009
DesLily said…
dang.. i really hope there is such a thing as reincarnation! I do want to come back as someones pet cat! sheesh, they do have the life!
4:28 AM, April 06, 2009
A Spot of T said…
Good news about your brother and hubby. Now we just need to get rid of whatever you might be catching :(
6:41 PM, April 06, 2009
Arika said…
Plates to throw or break over your head. Very fun if you ever get a chance to go there!


I'm glad to hear your brother is recovering well, that would be scary!
11:44 PM, April 09, 2009
dawn said…
Glad the surgery went well. Also wonderful your husband is on the mend. I remember having that in February and that raspy breathing was really annoying. I love when cats (or dogs) like to sleep like that; there is such a great connection with them.
9:27 PM, April 11, 2009
Debbie said…
I lovvve it when cats sleep like that. So trusting.

I hope you don't get sick.
10:04 AM, April 12, 2009
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