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JMCKUSICK

(5,884 posts)
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 09:10 AM Mar 4

Good morning my DU family,

As we enter a period of what will seem to be seven days and seven nights of crazy rain here in Central Illinois, it reminds me that in order for anything to grow and prosper, it will need good nourishment.

Aren't we the same?

Please give us a day filled with opportunities to nourish the seeds of growth within us, let us remember that our process takes time too, and that we deserve patience, especially from ourselves.

Have an awesome day growing like a weed lol.
Love, John

P.S. Shadow is going crazy with the rain and thunder here, she's never seen lightning before. Petunia on the other hand, she won't be seen til the storm clears lol.

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Good morning my DU family, (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Mar 4 OP
Gm, John SheltieLover Mar 4 #1
Gonna try and get some stuff done lol JMCKUSICK Mar 4 #5
That sounds good. SheltieLover Mar 4 #7
Cuddles came in at 650am and cuddled with me for an hour JMCKUSICK Mar 4 #8
Awwwww SheltieLover Mar 4 #9
You have no idea, he's an angel (mostly) JMCKUSICK Mar 4 #10
Lol SheltieLover Mar 4 #11
Good Morning JMCKUSICK (John) Emile Mar 4 #2
Lol, thank you Emile JMCKUSICK Mar 4 #6
Good morning , John. debm55 Mar 4 #3
Morning, John... MiHale Mar 4 #4
I put YouTube cat entertainment videos on my tv when there is a storm, so it distracts Ziggysmom Mar 4 #12
I'm glad Ziggysmom. JMCKUSICK Mar 4 #13

SheltieLover

(79,795 posts)
11. Lol
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:15 AM
Mar 4

Doesn't open & slam cabinets & shove breakable items from high perches?

I couldn't live with some of the cat antics I see in videos.

Ziggysmom

(4,111 posts)
12. I put YouTube cat entertainment videos on my tv when there is a storm, so it distracts
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:13 PM
Mar 4

my fur kids. I freak out more than them. A few years ago lightning started a fire close to my house and we had to evacuate. Evacuating with cats is not fun.

Hope you have a great day! I’m feeling less depressed today, but grief is impossible to ignore, as you know, losing your close friend.

JMCKUSICK

(5,884 posts)
13. I'm glad Ziggysmom.
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:21 PM
Mar 4

I really struggled with giving myself permission to just be, in whatever state I may be in, just to trust that it's right for now.

I was watching nature shows with Shadow yesterday evening, my goodness was she enthralled.

God Speed Ziggysmom.

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