Naomi's cat

Here's the little guy, still without name, who has been an angel in disguise. He is so, so good as he is passed around from person to person, settling down into their lap, and happily purring. He is so leggy that when he curls up, you can't tell which leg is which. When placed with Naomi, he snuggles right in, knowing that she is his special person. They've discovered if you cover him up with something, he'll quiet down right away. He has been nursing on her, the only person who has had that honour. And while Naomi is heavily medicated, she will scratch him.

I thought he might be super ugly with all his wrinkles but after holding him for a while, his little funny face began to grow on me. He has short whiskers that tickle. And what a motor.

The most important thing is that Naomi is thrilled with him. She really is.

And he has more goodies than any other cat in Central Vermont because the nursing staff had a kitty shower for Naomi.

But do know that things are very serious for her so keep praying.

[update] After going off the heavy-duty antibiotic, Naomi had a slightly better night. She is cognisant enough to have made the decision to come home to her family's house so the transport will take place at 11.00 this morning. Do hold her in prayer during this critical moment.

And they have decided to call the cat, Gifford, as in the hospital where she first met him and where she received such excellent care, namely having him in her room.

Evidently a dying Vermont farmer was allowed to have his favourite cow in the garden right outside the French doors in the patient's room. I tell you, this hospital is super.

[later update, evening] Naomi survived the transport and now is home. So, too, is little Gifford who now is in his forever home, surrounded by people who will love him. Oh, for some he takes some getting used to with his 'baldness' (his fuzz feels like felt). But he really is so cute and Mr Personality. He loves to snuggle... and then start to knead and nurse.

As for Naomi, she is fragile enough that I am postponing or not even going to Executive Council. It's the right thing to do... especially since the family has requested it.

The photo from the web looks very much like Gifford.