Lori doesn't get on much anymore, but she reads the forum and keeps everyone in her prayers. She is extremely busy with SOS and Colony Cats and goes to some event or fundraiser most weekend and also organizes most of these events. And she is also taking care of a mom cat and kittens that are being fostered at the spay/neuter clinic where she volunteers, SOS.
She has been having problems with very low white blood counts and has now been diagnosed with Lupus. It could be drug=induced due to meds for her rhematiod arthritis or a new onset autoimmune problem. Her mood is up and she doesn't slow down with her volunteer work and hopefully this will continue. If she couldn't do her work for the animals, I'm not sure how she would be affected.
Please keep her in your prayers.
Nora
Dearest Nora,
Bless her sweet heart.
Of course, prayers are headed to Heaven for her from Virginia...
Much love, Many prayers and infinite HOPE,
Jabi
Nora, I'm sorry that Lisa has been handed this new challenge..... that's one I wouldn't share with anyone, but know others who have the two in combination. My lupus wasn't drug induced by RA meds, but preceded the RA diagnosis by several years. Please pass along my thoughts and let Lisa know that she's in my prayers, okay?
I've added her to the HN list and pray that she will remain able to continue the volunteering with the kitties.
Keep us updated as you can, okay?
Huggles and prayers
Marf
my sweet friend Nora,
Lori told me about this and it saddens me. I sure hope that it is the drug induced kind and can be reversed. You and Lori remain in my prayers always.
**I must apologize for not being on here much since they changed the Network. I don't much like it and generally only update Jiminy's blog; however, I am going to try and be better about visiting my favorite forums again.
Many hugs!
Lisa
Oh dear! I'll join you in hoping Lori's work with the animals won't be affected by this. I know that's one of the most important things in her life. Prayers heading to the east for successful treatment and no ill effects!
Hugs
Marion
Nora,
I am so sorry to read this news. But sometimes having the work that she does withthe animals can give her a reason to not let the disease get her down. She will be in my prayers, I just wish there was more I could do for her, and for you.
Much love,
Amanda and the Nuts
Here is prayers from Illinois that she will be controlled by what ever means and be able to continue in her care of her beloved animals. It is a special calling she has, and I am sure that it will be as therapeutic to her to continue as it is to the animals she cares for.
MaryLou
Many prayers for Lori that this is med induced.
Until one has loved an animal, part of one's soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole France
Hey all,
I can't tell you how much it means to come on and see your wonderful words of encouragement. I think my Mom gives me a lot more credit than I'm do about keeping my attitude up. Last weekend was just plain aweful. I was missing Tamaya so much. This is the first really nasty thing I've been diagnosed with since she went to the Rainbow Bridge and I wanted her curled up with me in the worst possible way. I spent the weekend feeling pretty sorry for myself.
The condo community that I live in recently decided they were going to start trapping and removing cats. They intended to use a pest removal company that would take the cats to the local Humane Society that has an 85% kill rate for cats. Colony Cats has offered the TNR solution and it looks like they're going to take it providing we can give them two references that they can talk to. We've given them one and waiting on a callback from another. Colony caregivers tend to be very protective of their colonies and where they are even when it's an entire community that is caring for a colony. So it's hard to get references at times. I think it's pretty endearing, actually. Please also keep the cats of Hilliard Commons in your prayers.
Finally, I'm so sorry that I haven't been on much. Mom summed up what I have been doing and it takes a lot of my time. It also keeps me from thinking about my health issues until I'm ready to deal. SOS has become my second home. I just love being there. Speaking of SOS, you will be able to keep up with the goings on there as we've been accepted as a BF Network Charity and I'm in the process of setting up the group page.
Mom is right that I think about each of you everyday and you are in my prayers. I never forget those who understand what I mean by The Lost Ones and I feel you all with me when we are taking care of a stray or when I'm down because of my health. I love each and everyone of you.
Lori
Prayers are still headed your way, Lori, and I'll add the Hilliard Commons cats too. I do hope you can convince the PTB of the community to accept the TNR solution and build a stable colony rather than removing the cats and creating a vacuum other cats will soon fill.
We all know, I'm sure, that you're with us in spirit here. Even if you can't always post we know your thoughts and prayers are with us, and that means everything. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
Lori;
I am lifing yu upin my prayers too I know Lupus is hard to deal with yuo had abig pitty party didn't you then missing your tamaraya made it even worse. I knind of know how you feel with fibromyalgia,Chronic Myofascial pain,Multiple Chimical senstivities then the Sjogernms which also dirs ut myinternal organs too.Ihave 4 auto immune diseases nd sgtress makes them alkl worse.
My girlfirend whois like asister tome willbe 54 on the 17thnad that is aptches 3rd month at thebridge her dervice pup shehas Lupus too do yu have the systemic lupus orthe other kind alsoI willshoot yuan e-nmail foa good website to go visitthe founding lady has RA ,Lupus nd fibromyalgis too. I understand not being onhere much I comenadread post somenad pray soe toobut mine ismore fo my aulut way toomuch negative stuff happeningnad hat can effect autoimune dseases too. But sweetie of course yu gotmy prayersn then alsothe cats too I love cats i am down to 2 now nd that seems hard tothink of and over my limit with pups but 2 are service pups intraining so they really donot *** s dogs but sservice animls but yu takecare of yuorself sweetie I love yuoand yu too shall take the bull byhte horns and fight this battle with Lupus too just one day at a time rst when yuohave to and one thng I am still learningnt o do si to saynoand take care of yuorself ok. love you heidi
heidi
Survivor of Many Things
Prayers continue from Edmonton for you, Lori, and I've added the Hilliard Commons cats to the SN list as well. When you get a chance, let us know what's happening, okay?
It also keeps me from thinking about my health issues until I'm ready to deal.
And that can be a sanity saver, can't it? It really helps if we've got a solid wall to separate problems that seem insurmountable in the present.
Gentle huggles and prayers
Lori,
I've been gone out of town and am just catching up ..
Please know you and the cats will be in my daily prayers....
I will askin prayer that the medication does help you and enable you to do the work that I know is so important to you..
I know what its like going 100 miles per hour and never feeling like you can stop.. but you health is important so try and take time to be good to yourself Ok??
Big hugs and prayers from Calif!!Julie
Lori, please know you're in my thoughts. Please take care.