For those days when a migraine hits or the flu afflicts or a day seems dark, they are there.
We're blessed in many ways -- with friends who listen and care, with spouses who are present with love and concern -- but sometimes a furry friend is the best medicine, a sweet presence with no time urgency, no conflicting obligations.
As I struggled with a migraine this afternoon, all four cats hung in there with me. Gus snuggled the closest and purred non-stop during the hours I iced my right eye and moaned. Hammie stretched out purring, leaning against my leg. SweetPea and Maggie curled up nearby, never moving during the hours it took for the pain to go away.
Animals are born healers. My friend Phyllis rejoices in her wonderful dogs Daisy and Gizmo, close companions as she deals with the pain and discomfort that have come with her three-times-a-week kidney dialysis. My friends Mary and John find great comfort in their canine companions Aloha (Alfie) and Mahalo (Mahley) as they face John's physical challenges. And my blogging friend June (Aging Gratefully) has her new rescue cat Peep to help her heal from the recent loss of another beloved pet.
Whatever ails us, our animal companions are there to keep us warm, to comfort us.
And even in the midst of pain, we can't help but feel immensely blessed.
Isn't that the truth? I don't know what we would do without our dear pets. You get better. I'm sorry you were suffering today, but it is good to know you have those dear companions.
ReplyDeleteOh for sure. They make you laugh too and they greet you at the door like you were away for half a year and they are soo happy to see you again.
ReplyDeleteI think animals are great!!
Your cats look beautiful.
Poor Kathy, I do hope you feel better soon with the aid of your furry friends.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you having migraines. They are miserable and all consuming. Thank fully I out grew mine with menopause. I hope you are able to find permanent relief also.
ReplyDeleteOur pets just know don't they? Mine seem to know exactly when to offer comfort and when to leave me alone.
So sorry to hear you've been under the weather- I do hope they disappear completely, and soon! And yes, there's nothing like the healing snuggle of a furry friend.
ReplyDeleteI get migraines too but unfortunately have no pets to comfort me. I do hear these stories though and know them to be so true. Hope you are well soon.
ReplyDeleteI do so sympathise with you suffering my migraines. When I was a young girl I suffered terribly with them -- then they just disappeared. They are a terrible thing and it is surely a blessing to have these furry friends to sustain and probably even aid your healing...
ReplyDeletePets are amazing when we're sick, aren't they? They stick close by even when that is not their usual routine. I hope you're feeling better now. Illness and pain are unwelcome guests.
ReplyDeleteI have migraines, too. My new best friend is Maxalt, a prescription that seems to do the trick whether I take it at the beginning or later. Anyway, that was not your point. My dog died last summer, and I am missing having a fur buddy. Maybe this summer....
ReplyDeleteGypsy was most certainly my "pet therapist" and Lizzie is showing some surprising sensitivity that leads me to believe she could follow in his footsteps. They are miraculous and yes, they are healers.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have had their support and their comfort as you've been dealing with the migraines (or anything else in the world, for that matter). Health things are so hard -- but their soft, sweet love does indeed make it better.
I'm glad you're back, but take it easy!
My Dear Old Dad used to always say that nothing sorts People out quite like Trouble, and Pets are the Best Therapy. Fur Babies are always ride or die through our darker days because their Loyalty is simply unmatched. They have a Natural Sense about days you're not 100% and it is typically on those days that they are giving you their full attention and you certainly can Feel the Unconditional Love!
ReplyDeleteSending Healing Energies your way that soon you will be feeling Well and I'm glad to hear you have a Team of Pet Therapists that are Partnering with you for Natural Healing.
Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
So sorry! Have the migraines gotten worse in dry weather? I lost all my allergies when I moved here from Los Angeles. Somehow, each location has barometric pressure and allergens that the body needs to adjust to. I hope they find something that helps you. Try local honey in your tea or coffee; some people here swear by such home remedies.
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with your migraines. I used to suffer with them during my first marriage...but when we divorced, the migraines stopped. My daughter suffers with them and it seems to be connected hormonally. She did not have any while pregnant and the first two years of her son's life...but now the migraines have returned...
ReplyDeleteI used to have cats and totally agree with you on their healing, constant comfort when I wasn't feeling well... Now I have a rescue pup, Izzy, who is my faithful, devoted friend and eternal source of kisses.
How right you are Kathleen. Without my furry friend my house would be sterile.
ReplyDeleteMillie knows when one of us is poorly and she is extra sweet and affectionate.
I hope the migraine has gone again, nasty things.
PS: You came too soon, the post wasn’t written. No idea what happened there.
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ReplyDeleteOur animals are so comforting! Sorry you have to endure a migrane to have subject is atter for this excellent blog post!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing reports of new medications to treat migraines -- have you inquired? Meanwhile, when my husband and I were first married, his dog, a black lab named Choctaw, was clearly trained never to get up on chairs or sofas. Yet one late afternoon when I was extremely anguished about something and laid out on the tv room loveseat, Choctaw actually climbed up on it and laid with me, breaking the rules of the house which my husband had previously set. Animals know when we are upset and they have a sixth sense that we as humans often discount or deny.
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