Johnny Cash's Jurisdiction Snafu?

This Is just something I have been thinking about the last couple of days, Don't even know why it matters but it keeps going through my head. In Johnny Cash's song "Folsom Prison Blues" The Lyrics state that he "Shot A Man In Reno" Which is in the state of "Nevada" yet he is doing time in "Folsom prison" which is in the state of "California" All the while hearing the whistle of a train that is headed on"On down to San Antonio" which is in the state of "Texas". Doesn't really matter but am I the only one who has noticed this? Just wonderiong out loud.

It Stopped Raining, Now its pouring.

I just can't seem to catch a break.The good news is Winston has been on a double dose of prednisone for 4 days and is acting as if he is feeling much better. The bad news is that hhe hasn't pooped in 2 1/2 days so I don't know what is going on there. His blood work shows no lukemia or feline aids but his red cell count is border line at 27, (should be 29). He may also have FIP(feline infectious peretinitus) the question is to what degree. It can be mild or in some cases fatal. He will most likely have to take meds the rest of his life. The other bad news is that Debbie is in the hospital again with pneumonia and I am getting sick again. Don't feel much like writing any more.

"Just A Spoon Full Of Sugar...."

I finally Discovered how to give Winston the liquid medicine without him instantly spitting it back out. I talked to the Dr. This morning and he said to hold him by the back of the neck and put the syringe behind his canine tooth. There is a gap between the teeth there and the liquid should go right down his throat without him even tasting it, Voila, it worked. Now maybe after a few days of being on the antibiotics he will improve. I sure Hope so, I love him sooo much and would be devastated if something were to happen to him. Below I have posted a video by Blues Traveler, I must have spent 3 hours on you tube today just enjoying music I haven't heard in years, I just Love you tube!!! Oh And By the way, THANK YOU DOCTOR COOPER!!!

Another You Tube Gem.Blues Traveler - 'Run Around' Music Video Clip

I just Love John Popper's Harp playing. The Tempo and feel of this song gives me an ear to ear Grin!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Well lets see, what to report. Not a whole bunch going on around here lately, at least nothing worth writing about. Debbie and I are finally over being sick(knock on wood). I talked to my sister in San Diego this morning and she tell me that my nephew is talking about joining the Marines. Of all the Branches of the service why the frickin Marines? I am really worried about this because I am always hearing on the news about U.S Marines that are being Killed in Iraq. I also understand that he is talking about the infantry. I don't understand this because he has a degree in business finance. He has some crazy Idea that if he goes to officers candidate school and goes in as an officer he can live on base and save all his money to invest in real estate. Hard to live on base if you are in Iraq. I guess in Iraq he wouldn't have living expenses either but he might also stop living.

In other news, good old Arnold is at it again. The proposed budget cuts the Governor wants would all but wipe out my income from In home supportive services. I suppose I can go flip burgers or something but at my age it is going to be hard to find a job, especially with my health problems. We would also have to pay some one to come in and help with all the things that Debbie and her brother need help with if I am forced to take an outside job.

Another problem that has presented itself is Winston's health. In the last 3 weeks I have spent about $65 on medication for him and he is still not getting any better. Today I went to the vet and picked up another $28 prescription of antibacterial/anti fungal medication. The vet thinks he may have an intestinal infection but without $150-$300 in tests there is no way to know for sure. If this latest round of meds shows no improvement I will be forced to just wait until I can save some money and hope he does not die in the mean time. I wish he could tell me where it hurts. He has no appetite and his stools ar small and runny, and his rectum bleeds when he has a BM, and he sleeps all the time. His sister on the other hand has an activity level like the cat from hell, I have to put the living room back together every morning because she runs wild all night long.

Well it's been quite a while since I've sat down to write on this Blog, Mainly because I have been really sick since before Christmas. I believe I had some sort of Flu bug even though I had a flu shot this year. From what I understand they only protect against certain types of flu. Any way it all started on the Thursday before Christmas. We went to Mike and Barbara's house for pizza and to practice song service for church. Mike and I play guitar and Barbara plays keyboard and we all sing. On the way home Barbara mentioned that she had a little bit of a cold but I thought nothing of it at the time. The next night however Debbie and I were both starting to get sick with sore throats and chest congestion and by Saturday morning we were full blown sick.

I knew I had to be well by Monday because Danny was coming for Christmas and so was Debbie's cousin Barry. I didn't want to disappoint any one so I forced my self to feel better I guess and by Monday after noon I thought I was over the worst.

Monday evening arrived and as is tradition in our family we exchanged gifts and had a very pleasant evening. The next day was Christmas and I awoke early to put the turkey in the oven and prepare for the day and felt ok, But as the day wore on I started to feel sick again and everything else began to fall apart. At one point Debbie's brother came and told me that he thought Danny was getting sick so I went to check on him and he was not getting sick he was CHOKING! on his food. I noticed that he was turning blue and making weired gurgling sounds so I got behind him and performed the Heimlich maneuver and up came a huge air bubble and a ton of food. I thought that the worst was over and just then he began to gag again so as I was Hiemliching him again I had Debbie call 911. About the time that the medics arrived he finally hacked up the last of whatever he was choking on. I had them take him to the hospital just in case. They did a chest Xray to make sure that it all came out and that I did no damage with the Heimlich Maneuver and 5 hours later we were able to return home. That was how we spent Christmas evening, in An ER.

Wednesday December 26th, Woke up feeling miserable again so I took Danny home and went to the grocery store for a few Items and as I was waiting for a taxi to return home I noticed that it was 45* out and I was soaking wet with sweat. I got home and took my temperature and found that I had a fever of 104.2 so I went back to bed and stayed there till today. I am finally feeling better but still have a persistent cough.

In other news, I have been saying for a long time that we need more rain. Be careful what you wish for. It is coming down in buckets today. I heard that we got almost 3 inches over night and that the winds are gusting up to 65 mph at times. Sure am glad that I don't have to go anywhere for at least 2-3 days.

Happy new year to every one and Especially to my friends Keath and Cindy, May the Lord bless you both abundantly.

Th Th Th That's all folks.

Much Ado About Nothing

Well it appears that I was worried over nothing. Went to the doctor today and got my test results, every thing is normal with the exception of my blood sugar is a little high. No cancer markers, liver function is normal and the Hep-C viral load is at the undetectable levels. I was worried because he moved my appointment up by three weeks but as it turns out they only did that because the Doctor is going to be out of town for the holidays. I'll sleep better tonight.