Soothing animals/Léna

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>I have to admit, that in times when Lyme insomnia was at its worst, I 

actually found Sprocket's licking to be very therapeutic.<

My childhood cat used to lick me in a thorough and determined way, Léna, and I

loved her for it. At night, when I was in my bed, she seemed to somehow know

when I was sad, and that's when she would start. She was a remarkable girl and I

felt she did it out of love and to give me comfort.

>I Imagined myself as a tiny puppy, being nurtured by its mother, and would

often drop off to a deep sleep that otherwise would have eluded me.<

I do understand. For years, I had severe insomnia, and my then cat Petra, would

sit on my chest and purr. It also enabled me to sleep.

>I'm so sorry to hear about Punkin.<

Thank you.

>You've obviously tried everything, learned everything there is to learn<

I hope not. I can't help but feel that there is more to learn. After all, it

took me over 20 years to be diagnosed with diabetes, but I eventually got the

diagnosis. I have not given up on finding a way to improve Punkin's health.

>...conscientiously doing everything you can<

I'm doing everything I *currently* know how to do.

>and are being thwarted by the obdurate nature of CAT.<

Their obdurate natures are partly what makes cats so attractive to me.

>Having all the knowledge in the world doesn't always make the situation

changeable.<

True.

>It's easy to judge or assume that someone isn't knowledgeable if unable to

solve a problem, but often, that isn't so, and there just isn't an answer.<

But I haven't given up on that answer. I've worked with half a dozen able vets

but none of them have had a clue. Of course, Punkin isn't their cat.

>Everyone wants to help, but Punkin doesn't see it that way.<

She has always been a minimally cooperative cat, but that doesn't make her any

less lovable. I am really enjoying seeing her so calm and relaxed. Right now she

is lying on my computer desk with her head on my Mac Mini cpu (it's separate

from my monitor). It's odd how she seems to know when I am actively seeking to

help her. She becomes more outgoing and affectionate.

Hugs, Dianne