So excited to see such a beautiful review of Rooted and Winged by Elizabeth Gauffreau in the new issue of Anti-Heroin Chic. A big thank you also to editor James Diaz.
You can find the review here: http://heroinchic.weebly.com/blog/luanne-castles-rooted-and-winged-reviewed-by-elizabeth-gauffreau
See below image for update on Perry.
Perry’s ultrasound showed that he definitely has either IBD or lymphoma. Our decision was narrowed down to starting steroids or having investigative surgery. A complication is that he has recently developed a heart murmur so nothing can be done (except food change nightmare) until after his echocardiogram which is after Christmas! If you are a praying person, please put us on your list. Or send healing vibes or demands to the universe that this is IBD and that the steroids will make him well!
Congratulations on writing such a thought-provoking collection, Luanne!
Thank you so much for your kindness in writing the review, Liz!
You’re welcome, Luanne!
I meant to add that I am sending healing vibes to the universe on Perry’s behalf!
Thank you! I hope to overtake the universe with good wishes for Perry so that the only thing that can happen is a miracle!
You’re welcome, Luanne!
Congratulations on the review, Luanne. I’m sending all the vibes I can for Perry.
Thank you, John! Yay, Perry needs to collect lots and lots of good vibes!!!
I think so too.
congrats on the review. Hugs to Perry and you. Hoping for the best possible outcome.
Thank you, Kate. I know you can appreciate this: the only foods he is allowed now are hydrolyzed protein and only ZD seems to come in cans. He says he’s starving!!!!!!!!!
Poor thing. Hazel had IBD but at that time, they recommended wet instead of dry but not prescription food. That is so hard because much of the time they don’t like what’s good for them.
I feed Perry wet and dry, but he prefers dry. He wouldn’t touch the hydrozed protein this weekend, so I gave him Select Protein rabbit instead, and he’s been wolfing it down–canned and kibble.
They like what they like.
You and Perry are in my thoughts. I hope it’s IBD and treatable.
Thank you so much, Amy. With the steroids, he should get better with either disease. But with lymphoma it will be a remission that will be temporary. So only time will tell. We have until his echo to decide for sure on the surgery. At this point, we’re leaning against it as a cruel way to get just a little more time.
I know I look forward to reading mine!
Thanks, Ken! Back atcha! I mailed it today.
What a thoughtful, beautiful review by Liz! Congratulations, Luanne.
I have a poem in this issue!
I hope dear Perry will be OK. Sending out healing vibes to him and hugs to you. 💙
Thank you so much, Merril. I can’t wait to read your poem. It’s been a very hectic day. Jess Parker has a poem in the issue, too. She was one of the poets who placed in the Rooted and Winged contest. Congrats on the pub!!!
Thank you and you’re welcome, Luanne!
I’m so sorry about Perry.
Thank you, Anneli. I am smothering him with hugs and kisses to make him well!
I hope it helps. Even if it makes him feel better for a while, it’s worth it.
What a fabulous, and insightful review. Just what you deserve, Luanne. I do hope for the best possible outcome for Perry!
Eilene, thank you so much–on both counts!!!
That’s an intelligent and insightful review. Congratulations to both you and Liz. And I’m sending healing vibes to the soulful Perry.
It really is a fabulous review. Thank you, Gwen. And I so appreciate the healing vibes. XO
Congratulations on the review. I wish Perry well
Derrick, thank you and thank you!
I’m praying for Perry!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If only my mother were still here – she considered herself to be a “Prayer Warrior.” She would have prayed for Perry on her daily list which always included me. Alas, you are stuck with me who is not so diligent but promises to think of you all every day regardless. Let’s hope Perry responds well to meds!
Thank you so much, Sheila. That means a lot to me. XO
I will take your every day offer! Thank you!!!! He’s getting lots of hugs :).
Great review, Luanne! So glad I got to see you and to meet Perry in person! How is he doing this week? This is my first log-on to WordPress in so long! Catching up. Many prayers.
Perry is trying to cause all kinds of trouble with the other cats, so he seems fine (but his diarrhea is worse). Thank you for the prayers, Carla, and back atcha, too. XO
You and Perry are in my thoughts and prayers, Luanne.