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| Photo by Diane Weidenbenner. |
My husband looks longingly at our cats and our dog, when they sleep. He says, “Wouldn’t it be great to be that relaxed?!” It’s like they abandon all striving and let their kittie/puppy dream states take over. Once in awhile you’ll see them twitch or whimper – I think one of them is having a bad dream but he or she could just as easily be chasing the bird/squirrel of their choice.
I recently had a knee replacement and this meant that I had to sleep on my back, with my leg elevated on a pillow, above my heart. Talk about uncomfortable! It’s hard enough to get to sleep after such a surgery without having to sleep in an awkward position.
At one point, Ollie, the orange and white cat seen in the above photo, came into the bedroom, came up on the bed and snuggled under my arm. His fur was so soft and warm, and his purring was comforting. It wasn’t long before I realized that Ollie was my good luck charm in the sleep department. Go figure – that it would be a wonderful pet blessing after surgery that led to a peaceful night’s sleep! Instead of heavy narcotics, I think doctors should prescribe furry pets as antidotes after surgery or during illnesses. I can see the Walgreen’s pharmacists’ faces now!
3 Comments
Jean
Absolutely. I had planned on my beloved Natasha cuddling with me while I recovered from my replacement, but she died while I was in the hospital. Another kitty, Tarzan, has been by my side more regularly than before, so I've been blessed. And Delta, the one who always slept either between my calves or beside them, has graciously moved a little further away most of the time. It's as if she understands I can't take her pinning me down like I used to.
I'm normally a side sleeper, but staying in my recliner for a couple weeks after I came home helped make it easy to stay on my back. I'm back in my bed now, and mostly comfortable on my sides again.
Debbie D.
One's beloved pets are the best medicine, for sure! 🙂 My cat experience is somewhat limited but I can attest that dogs are true empaths.
Diane Weidenbenner
Thanks for the great comments related to how important our pets are to us! I appreciated you sharing!