When dad got back this week from Uncle's funeral it took several days for him to remember everything to tell us. The main thing that stuck with him is how my cousins were acting.
That Uncle has 8 living children. 4 boys, 4 girls. BEFORE my uncle was buried 2 of the boys almost came to blows, would have probably if others weren't there to break it up. The problem? Uncle had always had a little side buisness where he 
worked on cars and stuff. Had tons of tools and other "manly" things. Cousin 1 was like "we got to call and set up an auction to get rid of this stuff.". Cousin 2 is all like "first, it ain't yours to sell -- it's moms -- and secondly now isn't the time to take care of that. we got to bury dad and take care of all kinds of paperwork, etc..." I so feel sorry for that family when their mom dies. I can just imagne what the kids will argue about.
My dad's cat acted weird the whole time he was gone. Sara -- the cat -- always misses him when he is away. It is such a sad thing to see.
Anyway, dad thought she was sick before he left town, so as soon as he got back he took her to the vet. Sure enought she has a slight infection. Needs meds. Liquid meds twice a day. Mom and dad have never had to give her anything like that. I offered to come and help but no, dad could do it.
He has all these marks on his arm. What happened? Sara scratched me. Didn't you wrap her up in a towel? Guess I didn't do a good job of it. I will be glad to help you. I CAN DO IT. LOL.
Mom's cat -- Patches -- hadn't been eating right in almost a week. She would nibble at the dry that is kept down but wouldn't eat the canned food at all. Mom was all like I guess I will have to take her to the vet. Well, mom I can tell you why she isn't eatting. She is mad. Mad? Yep. You re-arranged the furniture and now she can't lay in that one window she likes. That can't be it. Ok. I'll move everything back the way it was. Guess what? Patches is eatting now.
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Cats do take the huff ;-)
Interesting entry as always!
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I agree. It is awful how families fight over the deceased person's belongings. When mother-in-law died none of us really wanted anything. We just took a few small momentoes to remember her by and my son had her brand new bedroom suite for Tilly by mutual agreement with all the other cousins and grandchildren. It spoils it when there are fall outs over material possessions. How sad!
Too many people fight over a deceased persons belongings. It breaks my heart. Happened once in our family. It set so strongly on my mind that I started giving away what I wanted certain people to have while I'm here. Pretty pathetic, isn't it?
My mans brothers are already fighting about there Dads things but he is still alive and can be for 6 months to five or so more years! (Glad I dont have family like that) Silly Kitty huh all for the re-arrangment. LOL that is unreal :)
SAD ABOUT YOUR UNCLES CHILDREN, WHEN MY GRANDMA DIED WHILE WE WERE ALL AT THE FUNERAL HOME PAYING OUR LAST REDPECTS MY AUNT WAS EMPTING MY GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE AND MOVING PEOPLE IN. SAD BUT TRUE THE FAMILY ISSUE WITH THE PROPERTY WENT ON FOR YEARS UNTIL MY AUNT PASSED FROM A LONG PAINFUL BATTLE WITH CANCER.AS FOR THE CATS IT IS TO FUNNY THAT SHE WAS MAD BECAUSE THE FURNITURE WAS MOVED. I DO NOT KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE THOUGH OF THAT? I LOVE CATS AND THEY GIVE SO MUCH IN RETURN.
{{{{{Kathy}}}}} I just wanted to give you a big hug!
thinking of you, judi
The fighting is so stupid. That is what is going on next door and she is not even dead! We did not fight, maybe I should have.. I got memories, my brother and sister got the rest.
Kathy a death can cause much stress on what you think is a strong loving family. My ex's family was that way. She now calls me for support. john
Your Uncle's family sounds like mine. It never fails that people start in on who gets/wants what. Luckily, it hasn't come to blows though. :-) ---Robbie
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