Day 50- Fifty Days!

I have to pat myself on the back.  I have been eating clean for 50 days!  I feel fantastic and am very pleased with my new lifestyle.  There have been a few bumps in the road, but nothing that I couldn't handle.  Life is good and there are more good things to come! 

I didn't mention this yesterday, but I helped save a little kitty cat.  Sunday, my sister-in-law was driving out to Hyrum, and saw this little helpless kitten crossing the road.  She stopped to see it and the poor thing was so sick and had infected crusty eyes and couldn't even see where he was going.  She took him home and then called me the next morning and asked if I could take him to the Humane Society so he could be adopted.  I told her I would, so I went out and picked up the kitten (because my sister-in-law was at work) and put the box in the car that he was being housed in.  The poor thing looked awful.  He was shaking and had green ooze coming out of his nose and eyes.  He also stunk to high heaven from having diarrhea.  A very sick kitty. 

I changed my mind at the last minute and decided to take him to a family that I know here in town.  They love animals, and they especially love to heal sick ones.  I called my friend and asked her if I could bring the kitty by for them to look at.  She said yes, so I headed straight over there.  She took one look at the little guy and said that the Humane Society probably would have put him down because he was so sick.  It is just too much of a risk having a sick cat around other animals.

Well, obviously, the kitty needed treatment, so I offered to take him to the vet and see what they could do for him.  When I got there, the vet wasn't very optimistic at all.  She is a great vet, and I take my animals to her all the time, but she was afraid this little one was just too sick to save.  But she said it was my call, and I chose to give the kitty life.  First, she wanted to test the kitty for cat leukemia, because if he had it, then that would not be good at all. The test came out negative, so I told her to treat him with anything that would help. She gave him stuff for de-worming, a distemper shot, anitbiotics, and some fluids. I was there for over an hour because of all the stuff she had to do. She also gave me anitbiotics to take home.
So, I took the kitty back to my friend's house, and hoped and prayed that he would get better.  It didn't look good, but I thought he deserved a chance at life.  I talked to my friend today, and she said he was doing wonderful!  He was starting to eat and drink, and was being very playful.  He was even starting to bathe himself.  The meds really did the job, plus he is getting a LOT of love and attention in this household.  I think love and comfort is a big part of the healing process.  The poor baby had been on its own for so long and alone.  Now he is being showered with love and being well taken care of.  My heart just wants to burst with joy! 

I went by their house today to visit, and he is the cutest little baby.  I held him, and he purred and snuggled in my arms, as if to say "Thank you, you saved my life."  I am a sucker when it comes to animals.  Always have been, and always will be. 
They are God's creatures, and they have a special place on this earth. We need to be good to them, and help them when they need it. Because, if you know a dog or cat, or any other pet, they will give you unconditional love, no matter what.  This kitty will thrive and grow into a beautiful, healthy cat.  I am glad I listened to my heart, and chose to give him life!  :)

Well, it has been another good day.  I went back to Kohl's and exchanged the clothes that were too big for some that would fit.  Then I came home and cleaned and worked on some ZumbAtomic stuff. 

I am off to bed, but you all have a wonderful evening.  Buenos Noches!

Here is what I ate today:

Breakfast-
1 bowl creamy buckwheat cereal with almond milk
1 c. green tea
32 oz water

Mid-morning snack-
1/2 canteloupe
16 oz water

Lunch-
2 crabcakes
Small green salad with tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and low-cal Italian dressing
16 oz water

Mid-afternoon snack-
1/2 c. mixed nuts
16 oz water

Dinner-
Smoothie with 1 c. almond milk, 1 scoop shakeology powder, 1 apple, 1/2 c. blueberries and handful of spinach
16 oz water

After-dinner snack-
1 c. sugar free orange jello