the autoimmune hippie.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry

henry

  • observing national therapy dog day & national adopt a shelter pet day.

    Yesterday, April 30th, was National Therapy Dog Day and National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. When I think of them both, I immediately think Henry Petunia, the greatest ESA ever, who came to us from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Henry helped me through many frightening and anxious times in dealing with my illness –… Read more

  • a snowy day in the south.

    Thursday night and Friday were our first winter weather days of the season here in Alabama – and, in the Hippie Hut, this also brought Oliver’s first snow day. ♥️ After many changes to the forecast, we were expecting mostly freezing rain and ice only – and were delighted to also have snow through the… Read more

  • Oliver’s First Santa Pictures.

    Taking Henry to PetSmart for pictures with Santa and the Easter Bunny was really special to me – and I especially treasure his first year pictures so much. Of course, I couldn’t wait to have Oliver’s first Santa pictures made too – and had his appointment set weeks ago. 😂 The morning of his appointment… Read more

  • Day 7 of thanksgiving – my puppy chasing era

    I miss my precious Henry so much it physically hurts – and so I am extra thankful for our two new family members, Ted Lasso and Oliver Hank, who at 15 months and 3 months of age respectively, keep me up and running. Teddy and Ollie are constantly in motion – and, especially my tiny,… Read more

  • day 1 of thanksgiving – oliver hank.

    As I said in my last post, as we do each year, it’s time to start our days of thanksgiving for November – and today is a big one. For those of you who didn’t know, my Henry originally came to our family ordered by my cardiologist as my ESA for my severe anxiety, back… Read more

  • dia de los muertos.

    Today will be a two post day, as I try to do the days of Thanksgiving in November here at the Autoimmune Hippie – and there is still plenty of good, including some joyful news to share next post, despite our profound sadness. First though, I feel the need to simply say that I’ve started… Read more

  • the post I never wanted to share.

    We are absolutely brokenhearted to share that to our precious Henry crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. His heart failure had worsened to the point that he was in distress even at rest and nothing more could be done. He crossed peacefully with his Daddy, his Buggle, and me all holding and loving him. While I… Read more

  • blogtober post 10 – henry.

    When I shared our terrible family news about our sweet Goblin last post, what I could not mention – it was just too much to bear at one time – was that our Henry had also fallen seriously ill and was in hospital at the same time. Suddenly, at the end of last week, Henry… Read more

  • a. week.

    Since I posted on Monday, it has been A. Week. We’ve been at our wonderful vet’s office twice with Henry, who has been sick – and it has been scary – for antibiotics and labs, adjusting meds and sorting issues with his kidneys and infections because he is immunocompromised. (We are so grateful for Dr.… Read more

  • happy 11th birthday henry petunia!

    On May 1st, our precious Henry turned 11. ❤ Our sweet boy has had more than his share of health challenges – and takes many of the same medications as me every day – and we are more grateful than I have words to express that we get to celebrate him after some terrifying times.… Read more