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Hi Gissy, its been such a long long time any of you been here and its feeling so wonderful to hear your familiar woof again. No, thankfully I havent had anybody so stubborn to look after but I guess stubborn people have more strenght in them...so that's one good news about Gabs. Since she'll now have proper people looking after her, I hope Gabs recovers soon enough and joins us again.

I'm sorry that this Auntie shelved you with all the responsibilities of looking after your Mum, Gissi. I guess she's going to have to find a bit of time to come up and visit you again, so that you can take some time out for some doggie fun, huh? Hang in there li'l man... you're doing a great job from what I hear. I know she shouldn't be moving furniture about in her condition but I also know that it doesn't matter how many times you tell her, she'll still do it. If that's the best way to take her mind off things, then I suppose we shall have to let her go ahead, but keep an eye on her at the same time. Now she has the special human vet to take care of her, I feel things will get much better for both you and her. She already sounds somewhat happier and more confident that her problems will get sorted. I feel that too. The new developments can only be good, so keep your chin up and keep on with the good work, until your Auntie can get there to help you out. At least you have your window seat back, so that you can shout out to your passing friends! lol. Take care li'l man, and keep an eye on those passwords. Hugggggggs and love, from Auntie Darkwing. xx

Hi Gissi, Welcome back after such a long away time. I got all this info first hand on the phone . But she didnt tell me about moving all that BIG furnture around! SHe shouldnt be doing that that for sure. ANd yup knowing her she has to do it her way!. An glad she fianlly got a Lung Doc and that he is taking good care of her. She realy needs to ask someone to help her move that big furniture Keep telling her that ok? hugs Lakota

Hi Gissi~~Pyewacket here, my cousin is snoozing in her bed My goodness, it has been such a long, long time since we've heard from you and so sorry to hear you're mum's not well----but glad to hear she has a consultant to help her now. My mum's been under the weather too with a bad case of carpal tunnel and strained wrist, making it very hard for her to type--but you know what my ditzy mum does---how stupid is this? Just when her hand is starting to feel better she re-aggravates it again by doing heavy grocery shopping--that's not right is it? Also I keep telling her I could do the typing for her..all she has to do is tell me what she wants typed---but does she listen? Honestly what are we to do with our human mums? I think your mum is doing all that moving around not only as a spring cleaning type thing but to get her mind off how she's feeling...my mum tends to do that as weel when something is bothering her Oops..drat...gotta brush the cat hairs off my mum is coming back---so glad to hear from you and take good care of your mum--okay?? Meowy and purrs~~ Pyewacket

a big hi from dexter and his mum !!! yes my dad had a replacement knee operation last year. my mum was very worried about him as it could have gone either way. he could have ended up permanently in a wheelchair. luckily my dad is walking well and doesnt have to use a stick anymore. but two weeks after his operation, he was climbing up ladders, mowing lawns and generally being busy, busy, busy ,.. when he was supposed to be resting and letting his leg heal. my mum has to go to work but she looked after him for a month and then had to go back to work. he is still not resting and i do worry about him. i try to make him stay in bed by jumping on the bed and pretending to be asleep, so he has to stay upstairs until i wake,(cos i can be a bit grumpy if i am woken up suddenly)but mums and dads can be a worry. i hope your mum soon gets well soon and stops moving all the furniture. xx hugs to you both

Hi Gissi! Oh, you poor thing! I don't know why Mum makes it so hard on you to help take care of her! She is such a stubborn one isn't she! She needs to take care of herself and she just won't listen! I know that you love her so much Gissi and I don't know what to say! She has got to stop moving furniture and doing these crazy things! This is only making things worse for her health! I don't understand why she continues to do these things to jeopardize her health! I know that she is upsetting you so much! I wish that you were able to talk to her yourself! I feel so badly for you because I know that this is making you so upset because she won't listen to you! And I know how very much you want to help her! You just have to keep trying Gissi! Just keep doing the best you can and keep loving Mum! You are such a wonderful dog! Love and kisses to you too! Love, Opal, Star & Luna

Hi Gissi, Sorry to hear that Gabs is having trouble with her health again. It seems never ending, I understand that she needs to let it all out somehow, even though moving furniture around is not the best of all ideas. But she probably does this because it makes her feel that she's in control of something... Unfortunately we can't control our health, so some of us try to make up for this by changing and rearranging things, colour of walls, etc. I hope she gets better very soon and don't forget to give my love to her. Hugs and love XXX Dana

Dear Gissi, It is so hard for a dog to get things over to their humans because they usually have a severe case of selective hearing. Oh yes, they understand well enough when we want food or out or walks and they are happy enough to let us entertain them (when it suits them, which is really not often enough - humans need much more playtime than they give themselves!) When it comes to really serious things like should they be moving furniture with a bad shoulder &c or going out on their own, leaving us at home, when they would really be much safer if they took us to guard them and look after them, they are just as dumb as snails. I was going to say 'dumb as sheep or cows' but sheep and cows know how to obey orders, even if they are a little dim-witted! Humans need to listen to their own bodies much more. They seem to be driven by the need to 'achieve', to 'get things done' not because it's really necessary but because it somehow scratches their ego behind the ears. Mind you, this frenzy to rearrange the furniture seems to be something that happens especially in human females and very often in spring time. If a dog ever wanted to constantly rearrange his or her comfy place, you would know that there was something seriously wrong (or that puppies were on the way). I know how unsettled it makes you, Gissi, I have many times experienced those dreadful days when nothing is in the place it should be and everything smells different. It only lasts a day or so, though, and our mind-map adjusts and the familiar location smells come back. It is one of the hardships of living with humans, I guess, this business of rearranging everything. Maybe it sharpens the senses for them or something: I know it's something that a dog certainly doesn't need! It sounds as though your Mum is really rather upset about things and not feeling too comfortable. You could leave this page on screen when you have done with the computer some time so she could look at it: http://www.emofree.com/a/?3252 It talks in rather scientific language (which tends to impress humans, I find) about combining Mind Medicine with Acupuncture theory but, as every dog knows, there are certain places where we like to be touched and tapped and there is nothing like being tapped or stroked on special spots to instantly calm us down or make us feel happy. I think it's amazing that humans only just seem to be discovering this! We don't need the words, of course, but human minds are very word-centred and, as you know, just the right sound of words is instantly reassuring to a dog, so it would seem logical that it should be to humans too. Be patient with your Mum, as ever, Gissi. Humans are really quite bright in a funny sort of way and can understand us quite well really, when they stop making life so complicated for themselves! with best tailwags, your friend Taff [wuff wuff]

hey gissi, I am so happy you are back and that you mom is finally getting the help she needs, I hope everything will turn out well for her.

Well Gissi, it appears you have a lot of responsibility on your paws. You make sure your mum takes care of herself, okay? I was wondering where she was, as was Sherlock. And Gissi, Sherlock says to say hi for him.

move furniture? nope, there's been no furniture moving except when the other lady cleans, not that there's much anyway, mostly our stuff, our tables to lay on, and our tree to lay on and that chair to scratch on, and chairs - yeah, the meommies do move us to sit on them, but we can sit on them sitting on them.... don't understand exactly what the problem is, Gissi, but I'm sorry your meommy is sick - Taj

Hello My Darling Gissi, It is SOOOOOOOOO great to hear from you sweetie . Has been quite a while since we last heard from you! I can understand where your coming from as I am stubborn too and you have to learn that some humans are just that way! My only advice would be to try to keep her in line still, but love and support her all you can! Humans can never have too much love and support! Please tell your mum I hope she feels better soon, I love her, and I'm here if she needs me . Thanks Gissi! Love you lots too!

Sometimes it is a hard job to keep someone in check especially if they are not feeling well and need to rest! But it's so nice to hear that you are trying your best to keep her under control!!! WTG! Gissi!!!!

Do you know how much afraid your Mum is? She is terrified and is trying despertly to maintain some control over her life. Be so greatful taht she is someone who will keep fighting to maintain her world. To my way of thinking it's much better that those who just give up and wait to die. Count you blessings while you are dealing with the reality of living with someone that difficult.

Oh yes! I have similar issues with my children. I say No and they do it anyway. I really understand what you are going through, Gissi. Taking care of your Mum is a full-time job. Do the job with a lot of love and it will be easier. You will enjoy your task better. Keep up the good work.

Gissi - I've missed you so very much :) You do a good job taking care of Mum and keeping us posted on her behavior.. If she gives you much trouble give me a howl and I'll come running.... speed responding now catch up with you next time, big hugs to you and Mum :)