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<title>Rockin' With Riley</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat Riley&#9829;My Big Love</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Riley&#9829;My Big Love &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 04:44:02 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Hearts and Happiness</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/653588</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:03:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey dudes...who's got the sweetest valentine on Catster?  ME!
I asked this girl...fully expecting t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey dudes...who's got the sweetest valentine on Catster?  ME!
I asked this girl...fully expecting that she would politely say no...and to my delight, she said YES!
Not only will she be my valentine for Valentine's day, but she said she will be my Catster girl everyday!

*does back-flips*

Okay, have I left you in suspense for long enough?  

My lovely valentine is <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/514232"><b>Anna</b></a>!  *big sigh*

Now I know she's got a lot of admirers, and I am not the jealous type, so dudes, don't be afraid or shy to send her valentines too.  It's cool.

And if you have a special someone who you have wanted to get closer to, then take a chance, put your heart out there.
I did, and boy am I glad I did.

Thanks everyone, for sharing my happiness.

Peace, love, more love, & catnip purrs,
Riley~the happy angel~]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Month Already</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/647405</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 18:46:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's almost impossible that it's been a month since you left Riley.
I miss you more every day.
I h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's almost impossible that it's been a month since you left Riley.
I miss you more every day.
I have made a promise to myself to try to stop crying, and remember all the funny things that made me laugh about you.
...like the way Cary would flop on top of you, and throw her tail around your face, like a boa.  It often made you sneeze...but you never protested.  You were the gentlest soul I have ever known.
...or the way you would reach your paw out to say "more" when I was rubbing your soft belly.
I teased you about that tubby tummy.  I'm sorry sweetie.
...and the way you would clean and hold all the new kittens. All babies that join our house will never know your love now.  
But I am so, so grateful that I did.  For nine years you never stopped loving me.  From the day we found you, you have been my Big Love.
I pray you have found peace, Riley.  We'll have our special time again...wait for me.

Love forever and ever,
Momma]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Precious Boy...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/646717</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 08:49:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh Riley...
How can I say how much I miss you baby?
We went into the vets office, to sign papers f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh Riley...
How can I say how much I miss you baby?
We went into the vets office, to sign papers for Harry's cremation.
They had gotten in a new shipment of collars.  One of them was bright colors, with hearts and peace signs.  I thought..."Oh! I must get that for Riley!"
Then the pain stabbed my heart, as I had to remember that I will never hold your squishy, chubby body in my arms again.  I will never feel those paws around my neck and your warm face cooing and purring against my cheek.
Please don't be gone...let me wake up from a bad dream and find you there still.
I miss you so much, Riley.

Love you forever,
Momma]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP And Missed It!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/641800</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:47:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>*Flaps wings excitedly*

Wouldn't you know it?  I'm away taking flying lessons, and getting my ori ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *Flaps wings excitedly*

Wouldn't you know it?  I'm away taking flying lessons, and getting my orientation classes out of the way, and I get chosen as a Diary Pick!  WAH!

Well, I send my belated thank you, Catster Diary Girl.  I appreciate the kindness!

Thanks to my friends who wrote, commented, and sent gifts to my page.  I've got an awful lot of thanking to do, and I've got a very slow staff, so bear with me. Purrrs.

Yesterday a letter came in the mail from my vet.  It made momma started crying all over again.  It was a card with my paw print, and had a little bag of my fur.  Maybe there will be a picture to show you later.  Don't cry momma, I'm OK now, I really am.
I do miss laying on your head, but the clouds actually are a lot softer.  :)

I have been watching over the little kitten that my parents are fostering.  I know daddy wants to keep her, and so does momma, but they feel she is adoptable now that she is getting more tame.  Daddy carries her around in his jacket, like a kangaroo with a little joey.  She purrs a lot now.  I think she is good for their hearts.

Well, I have some angel errands, so I'm off for now, but I'll come back for a visit soon.

Peace, Love & Catnip Purrs.
Riley

P.S.  You should see the catnip fields up here. Wowee!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>From Riley's Dad</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/641420</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:34:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I wish to thank all who have expressed their sorrow at Riley's passing.  
The past few days have be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish to thank all who have expressed their sorrow at Riley's passing.  
The past few days have been very hard on Teri.  She and I loved Riley and have been greatly saddened by his absence.  Fatigue and grief have worn Teri down to the point that she needs to take a break for a couple of days.  So that no one worries, she is OK, just needing a short sabbatical.  I've asked that Teri limit her time on here so that she can get caught up a bit on her sleep and have some time to accept that he left us far too soon.  She will continue Hannah's Angel Stroll, as this is very near and dear to her, especially with the passing of Zack and now sweet Riley.  Please understand that her heart is with all of you and she will return to be with her friends who have shared and continue to share our sadness.

David]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wings!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/641038</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 22:02:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The last thing I remember was clouds...
The next thing I knew, I was soaring through the clouds, li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The last thing I remember was clouds...
The next thing I knew, I was soaring through the clouds, lifted on the wings of so many of my friends who went to be Bridge before me.  I saw old friends there, and many new ones, brothers and sisters of cats I knew.  I saw my beloved brother Zack again, and my dear friend, Bubbie.  It was incredible.  They all purred in unison, and it was a true Choir of Angels.
And tonight I got my wings!  My brother-in-love, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/417764"><b>Wally</b></a> asked lovely <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/476191"><b>K.C.</b></a> to make a picture to show you all.
Aren't they great?  I love these wings!  They're even cooler than my VW, and a lot faster too!
And thank you too, to my lovely friend <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/828948"><b>Twix</b></a>, who made a beautiful picture of me. The colors just match my page.

Now I have to go for some flying lessons before I will get to come back to Earth for a visit.

I also have to hire a part-time secretary to help me with all the letters I want to write to everyone who helped me and my momma through these last couple of weeks.
My momma says she needs a little time, and then we will get started on that.

I love you all.

Rock on!
Peaceful Angel Purrs,
Riley

P.S.  OMC!  I almost forgot to say thank you to Catster HQ for making me the Diary of the Day!  The computer stayed off today, and I just found out a little while ago!
I am very honored by the tribute, and send my thanks to all those who wrote and sent rosettes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clouds</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/640628</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 07:26:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The table was covered with a pale blue fleece blanket, with clouds.
When they shaved the white fur  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The table was covered with a pale blue fleece blanket, with clouds.
When they shaved the white fur from his leg, it blended in with the clouds.
I saved it.

Our precious Riley is an angel now.

Both his vets were there.  They assured us we were doing the right thing.  Will I ever be sure of that?
I don't have enough words right now, to express all our gratitude to those who loved Riley.
I will try to write more later today.

With a heart filled with sorrow, but also with love,
Teri and David]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Last Night</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/640512</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:11:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm not feeling much like rockin' any more.
I can barely walk, and have no interest in food or wate ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm not feeling much like rockin' any more.
I can barely walk, and have no interest in food or water.  I saw the vet this afternoon, momma carried me like a baby, wrapped in a blanket.  My vet said it was time.  She left daddy and mom alone with me.  There was a lady crying in the next room.  She was saying goodbye to her cat too.
There is too much damage to my organs from the infection.  I am not responding to the medicines.  I just feel tired.  I won't open my eyes.  
The vet saw that my parents weren't ready to say goodbye.  She said we could come back in the morning, so I could have one more night at home with my family.  Mom and Dad will both sleep in the office with me.  I think I've run out of miracles this time.
Please purr for my peaceful crossing.

With much love,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/640359</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:40:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Things are not good here.
Mom and dad just got home from being out of town today, and I haven't pee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Things are not good here.
Mom and dad just got home from being out of town today, and I haven't peed a drop all day.
They set me up in the laundry room, before they left, with my own bed, litter and food, so they could monitor my intake and output.  It appears I haven't eaten anything, maybe had a little water, but no pee or poop in the litter.  The vet said it is not an emergency because my bladder is empty.  But that means I'm not making urine...my kidney's are not working.
Daddy gave me double fluids to try to stimulate some urine production.  If I haven't peed by morning, it's back to the hospital again.  I never thought I'd hear mom praying for pee.  She's usually complaining about cleaning it up.
Please keep me in your purrayers tonight.

Love, Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Woes</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/640130</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:25:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hiya friends.  Sorry I haven't had time to update this in a while.
Well I spent all day at the vet  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hiya friends.  Sorry I haven't had time to update this in a while.
Well I spent all day at the vet hospital again  :(  but I got sprung tonight.  :)
Yesterday I quit peeing again, and I still can't breathe through my nose.
I sound like a buzz saw, even worse than daddy's snoring.  (well  <i>almost</i> worse)
I got more medicine to take for my stuffy nose, and another to help me pee.  The vet said my bladder was not full, which is good, no blockages, but I strain to pee, and I keep going in the litter box over and over for just a few drops.  I have also stopped eating, and keep gagging, but have no food in my stomach to throw up.  I'm a mess, mom says.  She carried me around in her arms, to comfort me, but I really look and feel awful.  The vet also re-checked my kidney values.  The BUN was up some, but not too bad, but the Creatine had doubled.  She said this was bad for my long term prognosis, and that I needed to be hydrated now, with sub-Q fluids, like Harry.
Daddy is a pro with that needle, and I will be easier because I'm not skinny like Harry is.
At least I escaped the catheter tube again.  For some reason, I would rather skip that one.
That's about all for now.  I hope you all will forgive me for not sending any thank you's yet.
It's been more than crazy around here, and we are really badly behind.
I am very grateful for all the purrs.  I'll try real hard to get well, I really will.

Love & Peaceful Purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good To be Home</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/638915</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:29:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm very grateful to be home finally.  I spent half last night with mom &amp; Harry &amp; Stinky, in the off ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm very grateful to be home finally.  I spent half last night with mom & Harry & Stinky, in the office, and the second half next to dad, in the bedroom.
My nose was very stuffy this morning, and I didn't feel like eating.  Mom was nervous about leaving me alone again, while they worked.  But I did OK, and when she got home tonight, I ate some of my prescription food.  It's going to take some getting used to.
One good thing though, Harry ate it with me.  He hasn't eaten this K/D kidney food for months, and so if he will eat it again, it will help postpone his journey to the Bridge.  So I told him there's a whole case, to chow down!

Stinky had another very bad night of breathing difficulties.  He sat at the bottom of mom's air mat all night long, never would or could lay down.  Every time mom woke up (lots because she was worrying again) there he sat.  Occasionally when she called to him, he would purr his big rattly purr and come up and nuzzle her hands.  She would stroke his face and talk to him.  I wish they would make a medicine to make him feel better.
I slept pretty well.  Do you know that Harry sleeps with his eyes open sometimes?  He has scared mom to death a half dozen times because he looks like he is dead, but he's sound asleep with eyes wide open.  What a silly dude.  

So all three of us could still use more purrs of you can spare some more.  I hate to be greedy with them, there are so many cats in need.  Our lovely friend, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/828948"><b>Twix</b></a>, made us a beautiful picture.  Want to see it?

<a id="img5578419280" +  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/catsterkittypurrson/Photo%20Kimis-Blingees/BrothersTributebyTwix.jpg" onmouseover="document.getElementById('img5578419280').innerHTML = String.fromCharCode(60) + 'img src=http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u312/' + 'catsterkittypurrson/Photo%20Kimis-Blinge' + 'es/BrothersTributebyTwix.jpg' + String.fromCharCode(62) + String.fromCharCode(60) + 'BR/' + String.fromCharCode(62) + 'CLICK HERE PLEASE'">CLICK HERE PLEASE</a>

It's really nice, right?  Anyone can use it if they want, but not as your main picture please...we want to see each of your wonderful faces.

We are thinking of making a page for our family members who need purrs, so we can display the lovely tribute pictures there.  We asked Catster HQ if they would let us put pictures of our friends on there too, and they said no, but I think if we get permission from the cat's family, it might be okay for a few.  We have so many friends needing purrs too.

I also have a new Guardian Angel!  His name is <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1063775"><b>Smokey</b></a>.  He just came to Catster a few weeks ago.
And <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/62740"><b>BUDDIE</b></a> has been watching over me too, and making frequent visits with Heavenly Ice cream!  That stuff is magic!

Soon I will be in touch with everyone who has been so kind this last week.
I wish you all a good week.  Even if I'm not feeling so hot, it will be a good one for me because I am not in a cage!  Purrrrrs.

Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Coming Home Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/638595</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:21:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This will be quick, because mom is leaving for work ten minutes ago...
(Daddy's already hollering)  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This will be quick, because mom is leaving for work ten minutes ago...
(Daddy's already hollering) *grin*

The vet just called, and I peed all my myself last night!
He's giving me an "anti-spasmodic" to help me pee, but he says I can come home, on a prescription diet.  I never liked canned food before, but I've gotten used to the K/D, so we'll give that a try.  I am so happy to be getting home.  Mom is concerned because she has to work all day and will not be here to watch me.  So I need my angel pals to keep an eye on me today.
Thanks again to everycat who helped me get home again, by purring so hard.  I don't think I would be here without you.

Love, Peace and Catnip purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Day Five and Counting...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/638505</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:33:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I wanna come home!
Five days, and I'm still going to have to stay another day tomorrow.
I have bee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wanna come home!
Five days, and I'm still going to have to stay another day tomorrow.
I have been eating, and my eyes look better, but now I have a new problem.
I can't pee.  Before, I was peeing tons, due to my kidney trouble, and now I am straining for just a few drops.  The vet did a urinalysis, and I don't have any crystals, and no infection showed up there, and with the palpitation of my bladder, he can't feel any obstructions, so tomorrow they are going to put in a catheter tube.  Oh, I don't like the sound of that much at all.  I'm already tripping over this IV line.

Mom and Dad came to visit, and I was my cuddly self, but not purring much.  The vet tech said she held me while they cleaned my cage and I was very lovable.  She took a picture of me rolling on my back for a tummy rub, with her cell phone.  That's weird how phones can take pictures.  Mom can't even figure out how to answer a second call when it rings and she's on the phone.  Don't give her one of those phones, she'll be taking pictures of her ear!
But I did convince mom to bring me my bed.  She's washing it and at least I will get to sleep all squishy now.

Thank you all again, for keeping me in your thoughts and for all the purrs.  After I get home, I'll bump Hannah off the computer and write my thank you's.
Going to turn in early tonight, I've got the place all to myself, and it'll be nice to dream about that juicy drumstick waiting for me, instead of catheter tubes!

Goodnight Purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No Turkey For Me, But I Can See!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/638109</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:41:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Riley here...and guess what?
My eyes are showing improvement, and some of the cloudiness is going a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Riley here...and guess what?
My eyes are showing improvement, and some of the cloudiness is going away!
I think my nice vet has a little crush on me too, because she has the isolation room door open, and it lets me see straight down the hall to the lab.  She says she is pretty sure I am watching what she is doing.  *grin*  The vet tech said I was "perky".  Perky?
I don't feel so perky...and actually I would rather be on my soft bed at home.  Hey mom, maybe you could bring it up here?
Well, I have to stay tonight, and probably tomorrow.  My numbers have improved, but not enough yet.  One number is now 80, from over 130, but it should be around 30.  Still, that's progress.  Also I ate a whole can of food today.  I think that roommate cat I had who ate all day long, got me hungry.  He went home, and now a very loud orangie is in the apartment above me.  I hope he's not planning any Thanksgiving parties because I need some sleep.
That's about all I have for tonight.  I hope everyone has a fun and filling Turkey Day!
Please, would ya save me some leftovers?  I like the drumstick!

Goodnight purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Night!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/637914</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:41:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Day Three:

Still hangin' on, my pals!
I had one small mishap, but I'm OK.  I was purring and rub ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day Three:

Still hangin' on, my pals!
I had one small mishap, but I'm OK.  I was purring and rubbing against the bars of the cage at the hospital (I'm still in the isolation room) and the latch popped open and I fell out on the floor!  
I still can't see, the infection in my eyes has made them cloudy, so I meowed, but my meow is a little high pitched squeal.  I got a little tangled in my IV line too.
Luckily I was in the bottom cage, because yesterday I was in the top one.
Finally someone came in and rescued me.  Mommy says that latch is stiff, and has to be pushed down hard.
Today I have more tests done to see if the medicines are helping my kidneys and liver.  I think they are going to start working on my eyes also. I hope I will be able to see again, there is too much I would miss.  
I will write again, later today, after the test results come in.
I want to wish everycat and their families a happy Thanksgiving.  Maybe I will get to come home and eat turkey?

Peace & purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Quick Note From Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/637738</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:25:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for all the purrs, notes, comments, rosettes etc.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for all the purrs, notes, comments, rosettes etc.
I just got back from visiting Riley, and I am so happy at what I saw.  He purred up a storm, nudged my hands and arms, and then plopped on his back for a belly rub!  He kneaded the air with his paws.  I can't tell you how this made me feel, and the tears of joy it brought to my eyes.
He is still in serious condition.  Tomorrow morning they will repeat the blood and urine tests and see if the numbers have improved.  I can't help but believe they will have because it is evident he is already feeling better.  They said he ate a small amount for breakfast, but it was not enough to stop the liver from sustaining damage, so that will be another mountain to climb.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my boy well.  There is more I want to say, but I have to go to work and make some $$$ for my expensive babies!

With love and a happy heart,
Teri & David]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Still Here!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/637672</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:45:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I made it through the night!
I felt the purrs of so many wonderful friends.
I felt so many angel f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I made it through the night!
I felt the purrs of so many wonderful friends.
I felt so many angel friends nearby, watching over me, and my brother Zack, and Wally  were here all night.  
I sat up this morning. :)
Mom has not been here yet, but will be soon.  She talked with my vet, who is a little more optimistic today.  The vet is giving me oral antibiotics too, on top of the intravenous ones.  The infection is the big thing, the kidney issues are being dealt with with fluids, for now.  If I eat, that will be very important for my liver, which is very compromised right now.  I will have to stay in the hospital again today and tonight, but then we will see.  I sure want to come home. 
I love you all very much, and so do my momma and daddy.

Purrs, Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>In The Hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/637547</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:38:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It all happened so fast...
I have always had a problem with nasal infections, causing me to get sto ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It all happened so fast...
I have always had a problem with nasal infections, causing me to get stopped up, and Dad has to routinely clean my nostrils of buggers.  (sorry)  That's why mom lovingly calls me Booger Boy.
I also get baby nose drops to keep them open.  This last week, mom and dad were both sick with bad colds.  Stinky was also having a really bad time with his breathing so mom has been sleeping in the office with him, on an air mat.  All this leads up to the fact that they didn't see that I was not eating.  I am a chubby cat, and hide that fact well.
But Saturday mom could tell I wasn't feeling well.  My nose was clogged, so she cleaned it and put drops in.  Sunday I seemed worse, laying around all day, and not participating.  They left early for work today, and when they got home they found I had peed all over myself on the bed.  Dad helped give me a warm sponge bath, and mom blow dried me with the hairdryer.  Then she called the vet and asked to get me worked in.
I rode, wrapped in a big towel, on her lap, to the vets.
Once there, they took me quickly, and I got blood and urine tests, X-rays and an ultra-sound.  The news was very bad.  I have an infection of unknown origin (no wounds or abscesses anywhere) and it has spread throughout my body.  My kidneys are in total failure (one was unrecognizable on the X-ray) and my liver is affected too.  The numbers were too high to register.  I am being given a strong all-over antibiotic intravenously tonight. If I make it through the night...I have a slight chance of a limited survival...but anything past that will be by the Grace of God.  I need a miracle.
Mom stroked my face, and kissed me goodnight in the hospital, and she prays, and I pray I will still be here in the morning.  Please will you pray too?

Thankful purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Holy Catnip! DDP!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/631535</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:44:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/631535</guid>
		<description>I'm a diary pick today, YAY!
Thank you, darling Muppet,  lovely Nakita, and family, for the Pumpkin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a diary pick today, YAY!
Thank you, darling <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/624959"><b>Muppet</b></a>,  lovely <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/624742"><b>Nakita</b></a>, and family, for the Pumpkin rosette, and for letting me know!

I have a Halloween story to tell you.  I hope none of my brothers or sisters have already told this one.

Many years ago, my mom worked as a manager for a 24 hour convenience store.
On Halloween, the employees all wore costumes to work.  Mom dressed up as a big mouse.
As she walked around the house getting ready that morning, her mouse tail kept getting caught on the doors, cabinets, etc. (Funny, my tail never gets caught anywhere)  Anyway, she got to work, and as she started in the door, she was pulled up short because her tail was caught again.  She turned around to see what it had gotten stuck under this time, and there was a big orange tabby, clamped down on it, and not letting go!  He caught the BIGGEST mouse he had ever seen, MOL!  All the customers were laughing, and it made the day more fun.

So I hope you all have a fun Halloween too! Stay indoors, kitties, and especially you black cats!

Peaceful Purrs, Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rude Riley~Bad Cat!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/630142</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:28:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/630142</guid>
		<description>I bet you thought mom was saying that, and I was sleeping on her head again, pulling her hair out.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I bet you thought mom was saying that, and I was sleeping on her head again, pulling her hair out.  NOPE.  It's me saying that.
The reason, is because I STILL haven't even started sending out my thank you's to the nice friends who sent me birthday presents.  But I pawmouse, I WILL!
We've been really busy here, and that's no excuse 'cuz everycat and their families are busy these days.  Please bear with me, and the rest of my family who is even later than I am, s-h-e-e-s-h!  How embarrassing.

If I don't write again, have a Spooky Halloween, and stay safe indoors!

Peaceful Purrs,
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Gifts...WOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/628470</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:33:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/628470</guid>
		<description>Hey, this birthday just keeps on getting better!  COOL!

Daddy bought me a new bed.  It's thick an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, this birthday just keeps on getting better!  COOL!

Daddy bought me a new bed.  It's thick and soft, and fits between their pillows.
Mom hopes this will keep me off her head at night. hehehe...we'll see.
(there's a picture)

I got more presents from my friends too! wooohoo!

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/366645"><b>Teebo</b></a> & <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/366654"><b>Callie</b></a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/919476"><b>Tate</b></a> &  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/919525"><b>Tonka</b></a> sent me cupcakes with blue icing!  See?  *sticks blue tongue out*  Those are delicious!
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/514218"><b>Tony</b></a>, and his very beautiful sister *heavy sigh* <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/514232"><b>Anna</b></a>, sent me a football and a very nice note.
And I got to wear a Crown from darling <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/624959"><b>'Lil Muppet</b></a>.  How nice that you came by on my birthday!
Also my pals <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/308972"><b>Touky</b></a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats//308973"><b>Sacha</b></a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/308968"><b>Minette</b></a> sent a cupcake with pink icing to our Birthday Page.  I'm saving that one for after dinner.  Purrrs.

My birthday wish is that each and everyone of you have a healthy, happy year, and come back here on my next birthday so we can do this again!!!

Peace, Love & Catnip Purrs~
Riley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Nineth Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/628357</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:38:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/628357</guid>
		<description>My birthday came and went this year, without much fuss.  With two of my brofurs sick, there wasn't a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My birthday came and went this year, without much fuss.  With two of my brofurs sick, there wasn't a lot to celebrate around here.
But I did have a good day.  I got extra treats, and mom brushed me, and I got to sleep on her head.  She really hates this because I am so heavy, and I tend to pull her hair out if she moves.  But she let me. *grins*

I received some nice birthday gifts!

My pretty friend, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/294072"><b>Pooters</b></a>, sent me an Acorn, thanks!  You made my day, Pooters. :)
My pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/841357"><b>Casey</b></a>, sent a tasty Shrimp.  We're the same age now, Casey.  Thank you, dude.
Three gorgeous sisters, (two who are newlyweds!), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/598389"><b>Little Bit</b></a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/712336"><b>Sugar Bear</b></a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/598373"><b>Chai</b></a> sent me a Beanie to wear!  Thanks gals, can't wait to see what <i>that</i> will do to mom's hair, MOL!
And last, but never least, I received a Crown from my brother-in-love, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/417764"><b>Wally</b></a>, and his fab brofurs, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/418058"><b>Alfie</b></a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/990530"><b>Teddy Bearz</b></a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1032799"><b>Milo</b></a>, and his beautiful angel sister, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1029396"><b>Sydney Rose</b></a>,
You guys are always in my heart.
I also received an anonymous Birthday Cake, a few days before my birthday.  Mom says she and daddy didn't send it, so I would like to sincerely thank the nice cat who did. It looks awesome on my page.

That's all for now.  
Wishing you all Peace, Love and Catnip Purrs~
Riley (aka Beanbag)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Remembering...For Bubbie</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/64992/diary/Rockin_with_riley/619080</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:47:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Riley&amp;#9829;My Big Love ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My brother, Zack, was writing to his fiancee, Kiwi, and telling her the story of my friend Bubbie, w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My brother, Zack, was writing to his fiancee, Kiwi, and telling her the story of my friend <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/203000"><b>Bubbie</b></a>, who was a victim of the horrible Menu Foods recall, that killed and sickened so many pets.
I still love and miss you Bubbie.  
I was off Catster when you died, my friend.  I know your mom tried to reach me when you became sick, and our computer was down. It still haunts me that I was not able to be there for you when you needed me.  I hope you forgive me.  I hope you are a happy angel now.  I will tell Zack to look for you.  I am glad we can still write to each other.  I have been thinking a lot about you, so I decided to dedicate this diary to you, and to all the other cats too.
So much information is available now, to hopefully prevent this from ever happening again.
We will always remember.

Love, Peace and catnip purrs,
&#9774;  Riley]]></content:encoded>
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