June 12, 2022

Hey, Mom. How are you? I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I’m sorry for the long delay. Today is the day before Ramsey’s big surgery. To say I’m worried and nervous is a complete understatement. But we know it’s something we have to do. When we had the follow up visit to the neurosurgeon, he explained that the odds of her having a reoccurrence of the aneurysm goes up every year she doesn’t have the surgery. And recovery is not guaranteed if she has another aneurysm. So we are moving forward with the surgery. I keep telling myself that everything will be fine because it has to be.

So let me catch you up on recent happening. Ramsey is starting to get into going to the movies. In May, we surprised her with an evening family date night that included a family dog walk, dinner at Chili’s, then the movie she chose The Bad Guys. It was a cute movie, but I think she just liked being able to eat popcorn in the dark.

We also tried to take Ramsey to the zoo in May. The trip did not go so well. I really overestimated her stamina, choosing to forget that she had just been in the hospital for 3 weeks. We only saw a couple of animals before she was exhausted and crying. Had I been smart, I would have encouraged her to get in her wheelchair. We’ll try again sometime. I just feel bad that Jennifer and Richard drove so far for such a lackluster event. Jade came too, and I also feel bad everyone paid for such a lackluster event. Oh well. We’ll feed giraffes another time.

In other news, Honey and Peach are in trouble for inviting over a guest without asking me. This little guy was flapping around the third floor one day. As Ramsey and I went upstairs to feed the girls, I saw something swoop by overhead. The next thing I know, I had teleported to the second floor. I started hollering for Ramsey to get down the stairs, and we took refuge in my bed while Cliff went to investigate. The next day, we couldn’t find any evidence the bat was there. We don’t know how it got in or out, but it was a little unnerving.

Blurry because I didn’t want to get too close

Your girls are doing great. They live on our third floor, and Cliff and I go up every night to watch a show and get some kitty love. They are so funny and sweet. I’m really happy they joined our family.

I’ve never had a cat that enjoyed belly rubs.

In other news, I’ve lost more than 60 lbs. I have more to go, but I’m feeling really good these days. I’ve just got to stay motivated and keep my eyes on the prize.