Icy Steps

This evening has been a bit freaky. I learned that Madre is in the hospital with one of her legs broken below the knee. She slipped down some icy steps, and laid on the cold ground for an hour before someone along the alley at the back of the yard saw her and went for help. My sister the ex-teacher called after I got home from work (and in the process of cooking dinner) to tell me. I am taking care of Madre's cat Callie while she is in hospital for the next three days (Medicare thing).

On the plus side, my computer buddy arrived via UPS. He is good at testing games, and can take you on mystical journeys.

Update (8 March 2014)

Okay, the break in Madre's leg is a crack, but her foot is also broken. (What the hell is it with doctors who do not believe what you are saying?) She seems to be doing fine, but after the leg is stabilized, she will be sent to a rehabilitation house for physical therapy until the bones heal and she can walk on that leg again.

With that in mind, I will be boarding Madre's cat, Calico or Callie. She is Thyme's aunt, is a couple of years older than Thyme, and is a very friendly cat. I do not know how the two will get alone. Two litter boxes have been prepared.