I don't have as many dog stories but I do tons of cat stories. I've been blessed with some interesting cats who do make sure I know when they need or want something. Yeats was notorious for when I was on the computer, and he wanted attention he would lay right across the keyboard. I could move him but he would come right back. Once I snuggled with him then he would lie down beside me. Macavity when he wants to eat, taps your leg repeatedly. And when I ask what do you want he goes to his food dish. If I don't get up immediately, he will come back and tap my leg repeatedly.
I agree animals are far more intelligent than we realize.
I tend to overthink and second-guess. I try to let go. Moving on from past mistakes (whether or not they were truly mistakes) is key for me to meet new challenges and make new mistakes. *sigh*
I've lived with people who had needs. Sometimes it worked out; sometimes life intervened.
My favorite OT book is Ruth. I truly believe that kindness matters.
As you know, I have been caring for my elderly neighbor. She is on hospice but has been relying heavily on me for care. It is just getting to be too much for me. I will be giving her a notice that I will no longer be her caregiver as of August first. Prayers for me as I deal with this situation, and prayers that she will accept it and get the proper care she needs and be placed in a long-term care facility are much needed. I have tried to avoid having to give up on her care until I knew someone else would care for her, but she has to make that decision for herself and by me giving her notice she will have time to get other arrangements set up. If she fails to do so, it's on her. It breaks my heart to have to do it this way.
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