Today didn't start out very well--and really didn't improve throughout the day.

Mom received a phone call from my cousin, Pete, this morning. He told Mom his brother-in-law's son had committed suicide. Now, I didn't know this distant cousin--but I feel so badly for my cousin, Doris, and her family. Please remember them in your prayers.

Then this afternoon my mom, daughter and I took Mom's cat to the veterinarian. She isn't a young kitty; she is 17 years old. But she has gotten so thin, she is a skeleton with fur! And she has gotten so lethargic the past few days; it's like she is fading away!

Well, her kidneys are failing! And she is very dehydrated! So, mom was faced with the decision of whether or not to have her put down.--For now, she is receiving IV fluids, to clean some of the toxins out. We plan to bring her home for the weekend, when Dad will be here--mainly just to let everyone say good bye to her! Then the vet will put her down--most likely.

This is my children's first experience like this. My daughter is "cat crazy" and is heart broken over this! And of course, my mom is, too!!

This is our sweet, precious Vicki.

Please pray for us over the next few days, as we anticipate the inevitable. Thanks!