Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. Snippets again this week.
One day we got buckets of rain. Most of the birds seem to be quite well weatherproofed. This galah was not.
It was a grey day literally and metaphorically. Himself had another appointment with his dermatologist who removed what he described as a very ugly cancer from his forehead. I doubt he was talking about the growth's appearance. One appointment down, several more to go.
Jazz has been having a flare up of his pancreatitis. It wasn't responding to the medication so we got an emergency vet appointment. They confirmed that his pancreas was acting up but also told us that he has a mass in his abdomen - strongly suspected to be cancer. As I type we are waiting for the biopsy results. The punk pussy (he has been shaved in a number of places) is home and very glad of it. He is also eating well again, and does not appear to be in any pain. Next steps will depend on the diagnosis, prognosis and how he is feeling.
There was still beauty about - for which I am thankful.
Beauty on grey days.
And there is beauty in the garden too.
Our Cootamundra wattles are bursting into bloom.
Daisies continue to flower.
There are grevilleas (much loved by many small birds and insects) coming out.
A neighbour (now deceased) gave me this Japanese Iris some years ago. I welcome it each year and think of him.
I hope that you also find beauty, colour and balance in your week.
With so much cancer threat, hopefully you continue to find beauty. Will be thinking good thoughts for Jazz.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: Thank you - and there is always beauty if I keep my eyes, heart and mind open.
DeleteThat galah looked cozy, maybe he enjoyed the rain. There's beauty in his pink feathers.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
lissa: Galahs are beautiful birds - though I am not certain that one was enjoying the rain.
DeleteThat last photo is quite lovely and well balanced, it drew me in, in the nicest way. But having said that, your flowers are glorious and hopefully your house partners will see improvement and hope.
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Wisewebwoman: Looking into the birds water bath soothed my soul. I am glad you could see/feel it too. Thank you.
DeleteHuge hugs, hopes, and wishes for all of you. I'm glad you have the beauty to soothe your roiling thoughts right now. I'm glad the Spikemaster isn't in pain... and perhaps doesn't notice his bald spots.
ReplyDeleteRiver Fairchild: The SpikeMaster does notice his bald spots. He really doesn't like it when they hit the cool floor. We are glad he isn't in pain too. Hugs.
DeleteGood luck on the pancreatitis. If the mass is something more severe, they probably have caught it in time.
ReplyDeleteMy wife had a gallbladder attack that affected the pancreas. Her gallbladder was removed and the tube to the gallbladder fixed.
Mike: Jazz is an old cat. Surgery is not an option. The pancreatitis seems to be settling - which is an excellent thing. I gather it is very painful. I am glad that your wife's problems could be resolved.
DeleteBeautiful photos, I hope getting better soon EC.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell: Thank you.
DeleteI hope Jazz and Himself will be well and make it through this rough patch. It's always hard on those of us who can do little more than worry. Love those pretty yellow flowers!
ReplyDeleteDJan: Thank you. The wattle is glorious and in a future post I will show you the tree when it is blazing rather than individual fronds.
DeleteI'm sorry to learn it's been a upsetting week on your homefront, EC...I hope the coming week is better for you all. Take good care, the three of you...cuddles to dear Jazz.
ReplyDeleteLee: It is more than upsetting. I will ring the vet today.
DeleteDear Sue, as sometimes words don't come easy to me, please allow me to agree to what Father Jack would probably say: Feck off, cancer!
ReplyDeleteSean Jeating: Agreed - and thank you.
DeleteI'm chuckling at the photo of the galah - s/he's wearing the same grumpy expression as I do when I'm cold and dripping wet.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear the health situation is so difficult for everyone right now. Hoping things turn around soon, and that the doctor did a thorough job of removing the ugly cancer. Fingers crossed for you!
Diane Henders: That galah looked decidedly peeved didn't it? I hope that all the cancer is gone too - himself has quite a noticeable dip in his forehead - and some more areas that need attention.
DeleteI hope it’s good news for himself and Jazz! There’s always something to worry about…
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: There is. And worrying is one of my strengths.
DeleteMy good wishes to you all, you certainly haven't had the best of weeks health-wise, sending healing thoughts across the miles.
ReplyDeleteThe flower photographs are beautiful, some wonderful colours. I like your skies too...
Our sky tonight was a glorious mix of blues and pinks, I really should have taken a photograph.
Take care through the coming week.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I often rush back for the camera at dawn or dusk. They are a delight aren't they?
DeleteIt doesn't sound good for Jazz. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI don't think our wattles are blooming yet, but it can't be long.
There is plenty happening in your always interesting and colourful garden.
Andrew: It doesn't. The vet is talking about palliative care. And thank you re the garden. It needs a lot of work at the moment but does have patches of glory.
DeletePoor Jazz! I hope he stays as happy and healthy as you have described.
ReplyDeleteThe wattles look lovely - yellow is such a cheerful colour, and my new daffodils are providing lots of cheer. I had bought a bag of 30 which had a cover depicting all sorts of colours, but so far they are all yellow!
We have had several beautiful days, a huge improvement on recent weather - but today it is back to rain and wind. *sigh*
I hope the male members of the household are doing well, and that you have a happy and peaceful week.
Alexia: Yesterday was BAD, but Jazz picked up again later in the day. We are back to clear skies (and frost) here. I have noticed that the yellow daffodils bloom first, so perhaps your coloured ones are on the way. I hope so.
DeleteI sure hope all cancerous growths can be safely removed and Himself and Jazz will be well again.
ReplyDeleteI love those Cootramundra. such delicate beauties.
Thanks for the birds and flowers photos, they are always appreciated.
Stay well.
Hugs, Julia
Julia: Thank you. An avenue of Cootamundra wattles is a heart lifting (and glorious) sight.
DeleteLove the garden and bird shots. Glad Jazz is having a good day Here's hoping for the best diagnoses possible for both your family members.
ReplyDeleteSending huge hugs, rainbows, and positive energy your way.
Sandra Cox: Thank you. Jazz had a bad day yesterday, but kept purring. He picked up later, and seems to be doing well again. And thank you for those hugs, rainbows and hopes.
DeleteHe's a warrior,like the rest of his family.
DeleteSandra Cox: That he is, but his fight is nearly done.
DeleteLovely flowers. I wish nothing but the best for Himself and for Jazz.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: Thank you.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Jazz and the Other Half. I love the sky directly under your words and am happy to see the wattle again. Love the strip of green growing in the birdbath too.
ReplyDeleteRiver: Last Thursday really wasn't a good day. I am glad that there is still lots of beauty about.
DeleteI am sending you my love and hope the medical situations will ease up. Pats for Jazz if he will take them. Fingers crossed for everything, EC. Your photos are indeed full of beauty. Thank you.
ReplyDeletejenny_o: Thank you. Jazz is in a good mood at the moment and certainly ready for pats. Hugs to you.
DeleteGetting skin cancers out is a very good move.
ReplyDeleteI read "punk pussy" as "pink pussy" twice! Pink would fit if he was a white cat. I hope you have lots more time to enjoy him.
I do love the teeny plants in the birdbath. The whole photo is very zen
kylie: That skin cancer was huge - and so is the hole. He has some others that need attention and fortunately will get it soon. I hope we have lots more time too. Fingers crossed.
DeleteGorgeous photos and many pats for Jazz. I am so sorry for him and for you. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
ReplyDeletee: Thank you. I hope your birthday was excellent.
DeleteHope your Jazz will be ok. Skin cancers can be a problem, let's hope all is sorted out on that. The parrot in the rain, would have had shelter somewhere if needed. The flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: Thank you. Himself has a lot of skin cancers. The one that was removed was the worst looking and I hope that all of it has gone. I did wonder why that galah didn't seek shelter.
DeleteA great selection of pictures-- Difficult times with pets are very painful. As far as himself-- I had one of those removed from a cheek some years back. As I get impossibly older it seems that one thing or another is popping up on my outer shell from time to time. I want to be 35 again!!
ReplyDeleteBill: Definitely painful. I hope that the doctor got all of that cancer on himself - and that the others can also be dealt with. My thirties were a good time. If going back was an option that is the decade I would choose.
DeleteHi EC - With thoughts to himself, Jazz and you ... while you provide a peaceful life for them. Those parrots and the plants are a delight to see ... enjoy the peace as it continues with any relief around. Take care - of you too - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. Lots.
DeleteI hope that all turns out well with Jazz, Sue. The flowers in your garden are source of great delight. Your garden must be a real feast for the eyes - and a literal feast for birds and insects too.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: I am very glad (mostly) to provide a smorgasbord for the birds and the insects (who are also a feast for my eyes). Palliative care is being talked about for Jazz and we will keep him comfortable and happy for as long as we can. And no longer.
DeleteHi EC - sad to read, but the best way for Jazz ... with thoughts - H
DeleteDefinitely the best way. Hard for us, better for him. No contest.
DeleteIt's not easy talking about cancer, which has taken several of my friends. I just hope and pray it is benign in your husband and in Jazz. My thoughts are definitely with you in your time of worry.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice you are able to find beauty around you as life throws so many curves your way. That poor galah. Of course, the flowers more than make up for it, especially that Japanese Iris.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: I am hoping for benign as well. Of course. And turning to beauty for respite. I do love that Japanese iris - and am pleased that it is spreading.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear your news - a worrying time for you all. I am thinking of you. Thank goodness for nature providing a distraction with all the beauty on offer.
Take care of yourselves
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: Definitely worrying - and I have (as always) a lot of gratitude for Nature's wonders.
DeleteDear Child, you sure have had your hands full recently. Poor Jazz, he's such a tough little battler. I hope he's better soon. And Himself too.
ReplyDeleteI love what you do, finding peace and beauty in the midst of everything.
That gallah though, I've never seen or heard of a vexed gallah but s/he looks VEXED.
neena maiya (guyana gyal): The galah did look peeved didn't it? I am so glad to be a beauty addict, and glad that there is so much of it about.
DeleteYou, your husband and your kitty are being held in my heart and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThere is beauty, and i am very grateful that you share it with us.
My selections are over here.
messymimi: Thank you. I saw (and enjoyed) your selections.
DeleteWe could really use some rain here. We are experiencing quite a drought. Glad that you have beauty around you and things to make you happy. So important that the cancer on his face is getting taken care of. Hopefully he isn't in too much pain. I am sending good vibes to Jazz too. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDMS ~Jess: Thank you. That is one of the cancers on his face being dealt with. He says it is uncomfortable at the moment and not too bad.
DeleteI'm glad Himself got rid of that growth! I hope you get some rest soon.
ReplyDeleteJohn Wiswell: Thank you. On both counts.
DeletePoor Jazz. Thinking of him and you. Love the yellow flowering bush. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: We are still waiting for the biopsy results. Fortunately today Jazz is doing well. The wattle is a tree - and I will take some photos when it is completely out.
DeleteThe cockatoo in the rain looks so adorable! The rest of pics are great too
ReplyDeleteroentare: Thank you. It is just after dawn on a clear morning and there are cockatoos, corellas and galahs indicating it is breakfast time.
DeleteThere is much beauty out there. I turn inward when we get illness in our house. Hubby has a cancer treatment next week, though. We keep on. (ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
ReplyDeleteJenn Jilks: I hope your husband's cancer treatment goes well. I have a tendency to turn inwards too - but looking for and at beauty is better for me. Hugs.
DeleteI hope the doctor excised all of the cancer and it doesn't grow back. Hope also that Jazz's health improves. Fingers crossed. Yet, in spite of it all, you always manage to capture the beauty that surrounds you. Cheers!
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: We hope so too. We are still waiting for the biopsy results (in both cases). I am a beauty addict and that addiction is good for me.
DeleteWhat a stunning bird! Thanks for all the lovely pics. Sending healing vibes to Jazz.
ReplyDeleteDamyanti Biswas: Thank you.
DeleteEsos loros son preciosos. Me gusta verlos en tu foto en plena libertad.
ReplyDeleteQue tengaa una buena semana.
VENTANA DE FOTO: They do look lovely when they can fly free don't they? Much, much better than caged anything.
DeleteI hope both Jazz and Himself will have positive outcomes. Sending you and family healing energies. The sky has an answer for every problem, at least that's how I feel. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteNilanjana Bose: Thank you. I hope himself will be fine. Sadly, Jazz will not be. We will keep him comfortable and happy until that is no longer possible.
DeleteGalahs certainly look unimpressed.
ReplyDeleteJ Cosmo Newbery: They did didn't they? And who can blame them.
DeleteVery photogenic here and love the gorgous galah. x
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNie: Thank you. We love the galahs too.
DeleteOur lives are a continuous mix of grey and color. It seems, as we age, the grey tries to take over.
ReplyDeleteGini and I pray rays of sunlight overwhelm the clouds of grey.
In the meantime, thank you for sharing the wondrous colors of your homeland. It gives us all such an uplift in spirit!
Wally Jones: Thank you.
DeleteI so enjoy your photos. I've been thinking about Jazz throughout my days.
ReplyDeleteSnowbrush: I am glad you enjoy my photos. The vet rang us yesterday and the news was not good.
DeleteBad news was expected, but I hoped for otherwise.
DeleteLove,
Snow
Snowbrush: Thank you. So did we hope.
DeleteSorry to read about your partner and Jazz. Life can be really tough sometimes can't it? But your photos of the galah make the darkest days seem a little brighter. The grey and pink feather combo is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLL Cool Joe: Just at the moment life is outsucking Dyson. I really like the grey and pink combination and one of our homes was decorated in those colours.
DeleteI'm usually not this late commenting on your posts. An oversight on my part. I'm always interested in looking at your colourful pictures... the dramatic skies, the beautiful birds and what you have to say about them!!
ReplyDeleteBut as the proverb goes... better late than never!
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Caterina: Definitely better late than never - and thank you.
DeleteBeautiful pictures of the sky and the flowers. My favorite is the Iris. So unusual with pretty blug.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: I wish you would identify yourself - and thank you.
DeleteI'm thinking of you EC
ReplyDeleteKim: Many thanks.
DeleteI will be sending lots of healing vibes to himself and wish him only the very best, Jazz too with her ailment. The Galahs still look adorable, even though a little bedraggled :) I love their grey and pink color combination. Being out in nature, I hope it gives you its soothing balm at such times and I will be thinking of you. Your garden is still blooming beautifully I see, thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: Thank you. You are right, nature does give me solace and heart balm in these difficult times.
DeleteI wish the same for you, as you always gift us with the beauty of nature that surrounds you. I just adore seeing the birds as well, they have such a glorious place to live! Enjoy your weekend, and take good care of you. Hugs too.
ReplyDelete21 Wits: Thank you. I am endlessly grateful for the nature that surrounds us. Solace and heart balm.
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