I need to flail at you guys more about the cute kittens and puppies I see. Or the animals that I manage to save. I swear there are good things and good days! There's usually about a two week lag time between surgery and being sure the animal's going to be all right, unfortunately, so it doesn't... hit with quite so much visceral impact as when things go really wrong. And the holidays are tough on a lot of people, making any bad news we have to give about a thousand times worse.

I think it would be amazing to have a scholarship in your name! Scholarships really make such a huge difference in helping to make schooling possible. And there really is this huge financial barrier to even attempting to be a vet. It's really, really sad, and I am lucky to have gotten through school with as little debt as I got.

Your hugs and your words are always appreciated. And never worry about crying or about sharing anything that's bothering you. About half the time my crying will set Cat to crying, and then we'll all discuss what issues we've been having.

A full weekend will be delightful. Maybe I can actually get my brain into a good place and do some serious writing again. I miss writing and the feeling of intense productivity.

*gives all the happy virtual hugs and hopes you have an amazing weekend too*