One Little Prayer, Please

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Though to some this might be inconsequential, but my husband and I had to have our beautiful cat “Isis” euthanized today. Cats can be so stoic that you never notice when they’ve become sick. Then they hide and stay quiet. Well on Monday night, I noticed Isis getting down from her cat tree to go to the litterbox. She stumbled all the way there. Then she laid down on the middle of the floor. We finally started to remember some things, like she was no longer eating her treats. It now appeared that she hadn’t been eating at all. We brought her to the vet on Tuesday with some Clavamox and prednisone.
She was supposed to get Nutrical 5X a day. By Thursday, she was worse. We went to the vet again this morning. They wanted her to go to the local animal ER. Well, the doctor there found some lumps in the abdomen, but she could not feel all the way around the effected organ(s). The ER vet prescribed bloodwork, ultrasound and overnight–and longer–in the hospital. Let me say here: for one night in the hospital, it would cost
approx. $1200 to $1500. Yes, you read corrected! Who in this day and age has that kind of money? Wait, wasn’t there a rich guy who put the family dog on top of a car roof going to New York? He’d have the cash…

Long story short, because our kitty was so sick–bottom line was ketoacidosis–not related to diabetes, we had of a choice of spending thousands and thousands.on her round the clock care, or putting her to sleep. We had no choice except the latter. My husband is very sad and compensates by doing a lot of work around the house. I on the other hand have dug into my stash of painkillers, tranquilizers and sleeping pills. I know this is not safe, but right now I want to be numb.

Could my friends on CAF say a little prayer for me and my husband, so we can bear up with all this pain? We would appreciate this so much.
 
I understand your pain. We had to put our beloved dog down in April and we miss her so much. We had her since a puppy until the age of 13 years old. So it was a difficult decision, but she was suffering so much with orthopedic problems. My husband is the one who is mourning her loss the most for he took her to the vet to have her put down. My daughter and I stayed home.

Know that I will pray for you and your husband. Becare not to become dependent on the medications when you are sad and depressed. That can be dangerous.

May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time in your life. St. Francis, lover of animals, pray for you two.
 
I can sympathize. We had to put our cat down five years ago (renal failure) and I remember how awful it was for us emotionally.

Remembering you and your husband in my daily prayers. God bless :console:

Oh, and careful with the pills…:ehh:
 
May you and your husband fix your hearts on the Lord who wants you to turn to him in your sorrows. May you find healing and strength in the sacraments and through prayer. May the empty space in your hearts be filled with a deep love for our Lord and Lady who wll help you get through this painful time if you only call upon them for their help and place all of your trust in them. May our Lord and Lady comfort you and heal your broken hearts. Amen.
 
My prayers go out to you. On July 5th, 2011 I had to put my 15 year old cat to sleep (he had been diagnosed with cancer about a month and 1/2 earlier). It broke my heart.

Hail Mary, full of Grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou amongst women
And blessed is the fruit of they womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death

Amen
 
Dear Lord, grant us holy mourning and Your promised comfort. Your creation glorifies You and through it we long to unite wholly with You and delight in the fullness of Your being. Thanks. AMEN
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Dear friends, thank you so much for your prayers and kind thoughts. You all will certainly be in my prayers also. I have found that prayer for other people’s intentions keeps me grounded and saves me from going totally hysterical with grief. I am trying very hard not to self-medicate, as it only creates more problems. Once again, bless you for your prayers!

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Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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