Friday, December 6, 2024

Friday Flashback and Caturday Art and Update.

First of all for anyone who hasn't seen my update on my other blog I have copy and pasted it here as the first paragraph..

I rarely put updates on this blog but want to share my good news with everybody. I had a CT scan two weeks ago and went for my consultation on Monday. I have had six months of chemotherapy which has not been easy, but I got there. The results of my scan are that the original cancer lesions on my bowel have shrunk, very small and hard to see. The newest lesions which had spread to my liver are now dormant! I will go onto hormone tablets to try and keep them like that, but don't start until the New Year to give my body chance to recover. It is the best Christmas present I could have hoped for and I want to tell the world!!

I hope I didn't miss anyone out, but I said thanks at the time for all the lovely cards and good wishes. If I did miss anyone I apologise. It was support from so many friends that helped me and Ivor get through this, and all the prayers have worked. Thanks in particular to Ann at Zoolatry and Cecilia at My Mind's Eye for organising the card shower. At the last count I had exactly 90 cards, and thank you all once again for all the support.


This week the flashback comes from October 2010, and was a Miscellaneous Mancat Monday.

Eric: It is a bit of a mish mash today and first we have me with the flower.

Flynn: Now I will show you how to pose properly Eric.

Eric: Helping dad dig out his trench.

Eric: Hey! Watch where you are peeing Flynn!

Flynn - Camouflage Cat.




Eric: I love our new drinking fountain and like to play with it too. If you turn your sound on you will hear mum yell at me. Flynn likes to drink from the stream but doesn't play with it.

I am joining Athena, the Cat Goddess for Caturday Art.





For Flynn I used Life Art at 25, then K3 Art at 20%


For Eric I used Beauty at 55%, then Grey at 50%.
preview108pieceCaturday Art Flynn 7.12.24
preview108pieceCaturday Art Eric 7.12.24
I am also joining MessyMimi for the blog hop.



33 comments:

  1. Hurrah for your wonderful news ! With your purrmission we will keep the purrayers coming for such continued good news !

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  2. Such a wonderful update, happy dance!!! That was a fun post, especially the water tossing! Hugs!

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  3. we had such a fab fountain too... but we feared it... please keep that secret hehe... we are so happy for you and we send power and good vibes for you... and so many thanks for the card...

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  4. You already know how happy I am about your latest update - it's absolutely wonderful and encouraging. We will always have you in our prayers and hope one day you will officially be declared as cancer-free! We love the flashbacks - we never got a fountain for Sammy or Teddy.....but they sure seemed like a good idea to me!

    Love and Hugs, Pam and Teddy too

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  5. It looks like mum had to do some serious mopping when the fountain got used. Funny except the cleanup. This is great news for you on your health Jackie. I'm so glad that things are shaping up and Christmas is coming and it is a gift of life.

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  6. This is in jest ~ (your wordplay!) ~ but neither E or F could everever have been called "miscellaneous" man cats!!! Too too funny ... As for the other, more purr-sonal news, CHEERS, AND CLAPPING HANDS & PAWS!

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  7. Congratulations on your wonderful news! Looks like you've got the upper hand now. Have a wonderful Christmas. And a great selection of pictures of the boys.

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  8. Yay for your terrific news! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers, for a great outcome from the hormone treatment. ❤️πŸ™

    Eric certainly did like to play with that fountain! What a mess! You yelled at him, but I heard your laugh! πŸ˜†

    I enjoyed all the pics and art, but the best part was your health update!

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  9. What a great update!!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  10. Yay, that is fantastic news and a wonderful Christmas present! And that video of Eric was too cute.

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  11. JACKIE (YES I AM SHOUTING) WITH SUCH JUBILATION AND GLEE AND THANKFULNESS TO READ YOUR MOST EXCELLENT NEWS. I AM HONORED TO BE A FRIEND OF SUCH A WARRIOR WOMAN
    HUGS
    CECILIA

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  12. me and de gurl iz buzzed happee for ewe auntie jackie and unkle ivor ‼️‼️‼️ sew long MFSAGD cancerz and never ever ever ree tern‼️ doodz, thanx for watchin over mum all the manee weekz sinz joo lie…yur fotoz thiz week rox…and eric….we iz CRACKIN UP at yur moovee…just sew ewe noe, we givez it 984 pawz up…de moovee place iz givin uz fitz ta givez ewe a pawz up ther 😾. YAY and HOORAY for yur mum πŸ˜ΊπŸŽ„❤️πŸ’šπŸŒ²‼️🌸😜😺😺

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  13. pea ezz..was dad watchin a rugby match? hope hiz fav oh rite teem winned ‼️😺

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  14. Congrats are certainly in order for your health update! I'm so happy for you and Ivor. Wonderful post of your photogenic boys. And the catwork as always is so nice. Until next time...Jean

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  15. I am thrilled with your news, and as always, I enjoy your pictures of your boys. Thank you so much for linking up with Feline Friday. You remain in my prayers.

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  16. As we told you on your other post, we are just elated with your good news. We hope you can enjoy the holidays and regain your strength.

    Woos - Misty and Timber, and Mom too

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  17. I am so happy that you finally got some great news. Cute flashback photos and video. Thank you for the puzzles. XO

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  18. Jackie, Yippee! This is absolutely the best news, and as you said, the best Christmas gift. Speaking of Christmas, your card arrived here on Thursday. Thank you so very much. I have just ordered cards, so it could be after the new year when it gets to the U.K. Your art was as amazing as always, and I look forward to doing the puzzles. Again, congratulations on the super great news. Continuing to send love and prayers, Janet & Kitties Blue

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  19. I'm sure the boys are purring up a storm over your good news. All your friends on this side are, too.

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  20. Hallelujah and Praise Gd for this wonderful news you shared with us. What a relief that must be for you and Ivor. I hope you had a celebration!

    Lovely flashback, and wow, Eric sure was naughty with that fountain, LOL!
    Our angel Pipo would dip his paw in the water and then drink from it, but at least he didn't try to paw the water out of it.

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  21. Always good to see your boys. And that's great news about your latest scan! More purrs and prayers that you continue to do well coming your way.

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  22. That's great news, Jackie. We're so happy for you!

    The art is lovely and that video of Eric was so cute.

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  23. Jackie, we are over the moon about your good news. What a wonderful Christmas present -- like you said, the best!

    Eric and the fountain made us smile! and that proper pose by Flynn has us swooning.
    XO

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  24. I, Benny, love that kind of water play too! Those are all lovely photos!

    Purrs,
    Benny and The Gang

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  25. Can l to...send good wishes on your great
    news...Fantastic..!
    I bet the boys are looking down, well pleased
    with Mum's news...! Bless!xx

    And Eric, wondering what to do with his
    flower...! HeHe! :O).
    πŸŽ„ 🎁 🦌 πŸŽ… 🌟 ❄️ πŸ”” πŸ‘Ό πŸͺ 🧦 ⛄

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  26. Wonderful pictures, wonderful art - and wonderful NEWS too.

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  27. The Angel Boys' flashbacks are always a joy, but we have to say, Jackie, that we are sooooo happy to learn of this positive step. We hope things continue to improve, and we'll continue to send healing purrs and hugs your way throughout.

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  28. MOL...Peachy does that too on the tap, Angel Eric😸😸Loved to hear your news, Jackie. The Angels are with you, that's for sure✨ Excellent artworks and great pictures too! Will keep sending Healing Pawkisses your way for a speedy recovery of the body and mindπŸΎπŸ˜½πŸ’ž

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  29. Glad that your treatment is working! What a messy cat drinker!!!

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  30. Oh, Jackie, this is WONDERFUL news! My heart is so happy for you. This gives me hope.

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  31. Awesome news, prayers that you continue to progress well. Happy holidays Jackie

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