I wish I could say that my life has gotten better. It has not. The house flooded, and was then gutted by the mitigation team. We still don’t have a contractor starting the build-back because it’s taking insurance so long to respond. The worst thing, by far, however, is that my parents continue to decline. We have called in Hospice. I’ve been so lucky to have them for so long in my life. But watching them suffer here at the end is keeping my heart completely broken.
HERE are some things that have happened since last I wrote. A bright spot - wonderful people sent gifts to Winnie’s Wish over the holidays.
mr and husband lost Felicity (a Wisher – Frosting), but luckily Hershey has a new sibling – Emily.
mr and Husband - THANK YOU.
Beth and Mike's gift included a gift tag that said - Merry Christmas to the kitties at Winnie’s Wish. In memory of our sweet Guinness who went to the Bridge in June. Beth and Mike lost their Andy two Christmases ago. They lost Guinness (Andy’s buddy) this past summer. Guinness on the left. Andy on the right.
Beth and Mike - THANK YOU.
Annie - THANK YOU.
Lindsay - THANK YOU. (Lindsay is Maria’s daughter – a gift to Winnie’s Wish was one of the gifts she gave to her mother for Christmas.)
June - THANK YOU from back in October.
Happy New Year everyone! Hoping for a peace-filled year.
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Kismet has found his forever home.
Finn has found his forever home.
Arthur has found his forever home.
Silly Whim has found his forever home.
Zen has found her forever home. 
Annie has found her forever home. 
Daisy has been adopted. 
Bobo has been adopted. 
Betty Lou has been adopted. 
Star has been adopted. 
Traci Mae has been adopted. 
Hope has been adopted into a wonderful, patient forever home. 
Dora has been adopted.
Yardley has been adopted.
Nisha has been adopted.
Sienna has been adopted.
Violet has been adopted.
Sugar Cookie has been adopted. 
Matilda has been adopted.
Kippie has been adopted.
Autumn has been adopted. Click here to read why Autumn's family says It Was Worth It.
Circe has been adopted. Click here to find out why Circe's family says It Was Worth It.
Silver has been adopted.
Teddy has been adopted. Click here to read about why Teddy's family says It Was Worth It.
Glitter has been adopted.
Cashmere has been adopted.
Truly has been adopted. Click here to read about why Truly's family says It Was Worth It.
Shiloh has been adopted (with sister Truly). Click here to read about why Shiloh's family says It Was Worth It.
Frosting has been adopted. Click here to read about why Frosting's family says It Was Worth It.
Hershey Bear has been adopted. Click here to read about why Hershey's family says It Was Worth It.
Maverick has been adopted.
Spritz has been adopted.
Jo-Jo has been adopted. Click here to read about why Jo-Jo's family says It Was Worth It.
Mickey has been adopted.
Trex HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Sunshine and Juice have been adopted.
Mitts has been adopted.
Tulip has been adopted. Read about why her family thinks It Was Worth It.
Golden HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Percy HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Monkey HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Charms HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Luna has been adopted. Click here to read why Luna's family says It Was Worth It.
Bagheera HAS BEEN ADOPTED. You can read why his family thinks It Was Worth It by clicking here.
Elfin has been adopted. Click here to read about why Elfin's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Jasper and Soapy have been adopted.
Dearest and Max have been adopted.
Gabriel HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Leo HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Handsome HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Possum HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Alice HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family says It Was Worth It.
Tuxie HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family thinks it was worth it.
Ash has been adopted. Click here to read a post about why Ash's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Sparkles HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Moonie HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Prince Charming HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
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I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. I wish nobody had to go through these things. *hugs*
Posted by: Cassandra B. | 01/14/2025 at 10:08 AM
Aging is a terrible curse, really, and abysmal for those aging and for those who care about them. And to have your house ruined on top of it, is adding insult to injury. I hope things improve in your home, and that your parents, if their condition must worsen, feel comfort and ease in their days.
Posted by: John Bellen | 01/14/2025 at 10:22 AM
I am so sorry that you are going through such a hard time, Chrystal. That is a lot to deal with, all at the same time. Wishing you strength and much better days ahead.
Posted by: The Poupounette Gang | 01/14/2025 at 10:52 AM
I am so sorry things are so hard right now. sending hugs
Posted by: Random Felines | 01/14/2025 at 10:54 AM
So sorry to hear about your parents.They are both wonderful people. Several of my ferral cats had to be put down and dear Brindell also. I know you are aware that a lot of scammers are in the construction business. You always rebound because that is the way you always were. Life gets tough the older we all get. I wish I could just reach through this computer and give you a great big hug.Keep in touch with us all you are so loved by all the animal lovers. You have helped so many. God bless you dear one. Prayers for you to get back in your house soon.
Posted by: Ginny & the Fur Family | 01/15/2025 at 02:51 PM
I'm so sorry that things there are so rough right now, Chrystal. Sending all good thoughts and hugs for you and your family.
Posted by: meowmeowmans | 01/15/2025 at 08:02 PM