How my faith can be tested.
We’ve had Maxwell for a little over 8 months. He’s the craziest, most rambunctious cat that I’ve ever owned. He loves to charge at things without a real plan and attack whatever may be in his way.
His blue eyes tend to get him out of a lot of trouble.
I’ve become so accustomed to him screeching around the house at 90 m.p.h., that I no longer think there’s a boogie man in my house at 2 a.m. I know it’s just this guy blowing off steam.
He also rests at 90 m.p.h.. It’s either full-on tackle mode for him or full on sleepy-mode, complete with whisker twitches, weird lip movements and tiny noises as he dreams.
I am fully in love with him-which was hard to do after we lost my buddy of eight years, Cowboy.
I’ve opened my heart to him and can’t imagine my life without this little bugger.
Two days ago, he started laying around and wasn’t eating. He threw up three times and made horrible sounds before he did so. I decided to take him to the vet and we found out he had a 105 degree temperature (4 degrees above normal for a kitten). He then received an antibiotic and a anti-nausea shot, which is presently at work in his tiny little body.
Here’s the thing. I’m going to be real. I don’t know if I can handle doing all of this again. It broke my heart to give Cowboy almost daily IV’s and watch as his body wasted away. Losing him was extremely difficult for me. I didn’t understand why God didn’t heal him. I know God cares, I know he’s faithful, I know he’s good. I still ask “why” from time to time.
I know it’s just a cat to most of you and to the rest of the world, but he’s become my little sidekick. I hate to see him in pain and I miss his rambunctious ways. We need your prayers, blogosphere-him for healing and me for peace and understanding. Thank you!
My heart goes out to your little guy. I can remember losing my Ginger to cancer when I was 18-19 years old, in the end I had to make the decision to have her put down & had to drive her to the vet by myself. I still get teary (am now). I pray God will have his hand upon Maxwell & his arms around you.
Suzie-
Thank you do much for your kind words & prayer. I was so blessed to read your comment this morning. I spent most of the night/wee morning in the ER with Maxwell. He is steady, but still not eating or drinking on his own. I know God can heal & am putting my faith & hope in him!
I will say my prayers for your little buddy. I totally understand, you feel so helpless. He is young, so hopefully he has the strength to recover quickly.
I have 8 pets (2 rabbits, 1 chinchilla, 4 birds (one disabled) and 1 dog) and I thank God for them every day, they bring me so much joy and love.
Maxwell is so sweet. Whatever happens, know that he has had an awesome life with you and your family and once he is well, he will continue to do so.
Let us know how he is. Best wishes.
Sarah-
Thank you so much! I often feel weird expressing my love for my pets, because if you aren’t a pet owner, it might just be lame and annoying! But, it’s been such a hard last few days, I needed a little encouragement. Thank you for yours. I really appreciate it!
Praying for your little guy Rebekah. If there’s anything I can do let me know! What clinic do you go to out of curiosity? You don’t have to mention it here, send me a message on FB 🙂
Thanks, Karen-I would love your insight on where I should go! I’ll be FB’ing you shortly.
He is one cute kittie. Praying for both of you.
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Hey! Rebekah – I am so sorry to hear this news. I will keep you & Maxwell in my thoughts & prayers for a complete recovery and peace in the days ahead.
my heart hurts for you and your spunky sidekick. my dogs are more than just animals to me so i fully understand your sadness. my fingers are crossed, my prayers are humming along…. keep us updated!
Thanks, Amy! Max is back at the hospital today, after a night of staying in the emergency room. They still aren’t sure what’s going on-his white blood cell count is low, but other than that he seems somewhat fine-he’s actually eating after being pumped full of an IV thingie. Please be praying for wisdom for the doctor’s and for us. He’s too young-not even a year-to be going through this. I am clinging to 1 Pete 5:7-“Cast ALL your cares (anxiety) on the Lord, because he cares for you.”
I’m keeping you guys and Max in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so very sorry you’re going through this again. Love you, Sis! <3
Thanks sister. Prayers are very powerful. We are believing for his healing!
Sending up a prayer for you and Maxwell. I can hardly stand it when my little guy has an ear infection, so I know it’s rough. Hang in there.
Thank you Meg! Praying is the most powerful thing any of us can do!
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