The Healing Power Of Animals Wordless Wednesday

9/17/2014

Typist: Bethany
I have been spending a lot of time at the hospital lately. Jason's sister Debbie can tell you in her own words here why all of our lives have been turned upside down for the past few months (and one of the reasons I haven't been around my blog or yours very much.) I am on month three of not being well myself but no matter how I am feeling, frequent visits with Debbie at the hospital are an absolute must. The last few trips, I took pictures of some of the animals whose faces have been greeting me and attempting to bring cheer during this extremely difficult time.

Pup on a mural in the hospital lobby.

Cat face on an item in the hospital gift shop.

Hospital lobby painting with an egret and parrots

I am very drawn to this painting. I frequently walk towards it and miss the turn to the parking garage. Birds are definitely very healing animals.

Hospital visitor lounge saltwater fishtank

There are fish tanks near the waiting room on each floor. I feel like I have gotten to know the fish in the saltwater tank on Debbie's floor.

Even though this is not my favorite kind of corgi, the little Welsh dog in this portrait near the elevator always makes me smile.

Best of all animal healers are my very own wonderful pets (plus our West Seattle views can't help but make us all a little healthier too!)

Cascadian Nomads cockatoo, cat and dogs on Alki, West Seattle, Washington, Cascadia.

Leo, Amelia, Brychwyn, Wilhelm and Huxley on Alki, West Seattle, Washington, Cascadia.

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Harvey Button link

9/16/2014 03:05:53 pm

Oh wow, animals, animals a and more animals. Yes! I think we agree they help and heal. So much gentleness and love can only be the nest medicine. I know what you mean about not visiting sometimes, but wait, take a deep breath, one day you WILL be able to visit and you will get the warmest of welcomes ALL OVER!!

Harvey

Bethany

9/16/2014 05:12:00 pm

It has indeed been so nice to see Debbie smile when I visit. She complains that laughing hurts so Jason and I joke with her lightly. We just can't resist trying to lighten her spirits or maybe take her mind off of the pain for the briefest of moments.

Golden Woofs: Sugar link

9/16/2014 04:49:17 pm

Sending Debbie prayers and healing thoughts. It seems that hospitals always have a fish tank ... fish are mesmerizing to watch. Sending you Golden LOVE.

Bethany

9/16/2014 05:08:38 pm

Thank you. Watching fish is very relaxing and this tank has helped with awkward silences or just plain bad moments in the waiting room.

Traveling Cats link

9/16/2014 07:07:54 pm

I don't doubt the healing power of animals. I think it's mainly because they make us happy and relaxed. People heal better in such a state.

Molly The Wally link

9/16/2014 08:19:21 pm

We have Debbie in our thoughts and prayers. No worries we will see you when we see you till then take care.
Best wishes Molly

Emma link

9/16/2014 08:27:15 pm

So sorry to hear all the terrible news. We figured you were traveling or something. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love seeing your posts, but they are not always the most important thing in one's life at times. Take care.

Reilly & Denny link

9/16/2014 10:21:48 pm

We are sending prayers to Debbie too and lots of power of the paw. Hope you both get to feeling better

Rebecca link

9/16/2014 10:31:31 pm

Sending healing thoughts across the country to everyone! Animals have a great way to bring healing and comfort to those that need it.

Jen Gabbard link

9/16/2014 10:43:42 pm

Sending Debbie prayers and well wishes. Fish tanks are amazing; they can be so soothing and calming. The healing powers of animals is wonderful; they provide so much comfort and it all seems to effortless to them.

SlimDoggy link

9/16/2014 11:28:43 pm

So sorry to read about your sister-in-law - it certainly is a time for family to rally together and your pets of course are a big part of that. We will be keeping you in our thoughts.

Cathy Armato link

9/16/2014 11:42:40 pm

Sending thoughts and prayers for healing to Debbie. Pets definitely have the power of healing and comfort, they will help you. Stay strong.
Love & Biscuits,
Cathy, Isis & Phoebe
www.dogsluvusandweluvthem.blogspot.com

Oz the Terrier link

9/17/2014 12:03:54 am

So sorry so many are not feeling well over there. But I agree, animals sure do have healing qualities. I just love the last photo of the whole Cascadian crew out and about.
Oz

Talent Hounds link

9/17/2014 12:51:55 am

Dogs are incredible!

Athena and Marie link

9/17/2014 01:11:21 am

Sorry to hear you have not been well. Animals are indeed great healers.

Sending you lots of healing purrs xx
Athena and Marie

Mary link

9/17/2014 01:40:18 am

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well, and having to spend time around a hospital is never fun. Nice they have all the animal stuff around though.

Justyn link

9/17/2014 03:56:17 am

Cool !

Dolly the Doxie link

9/17/2014 03:57:23 am

Mom spent 10 days in the hospital recently and didn't see any signs of animals so she missed me terribly. Wishing that you are your family are feeling better soon. Love Dolly

Paws to Talk (Margot Ahlquist) link

9/17/2014 04:04:47 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Animals are the best at healing and comforting us. My dogs have helped me through many tough times. Our pack sends you and yours healing energy.

Tenacious Little Terrier link

9/17/2014 04:23:13 am

Could your dogs visit? Or do they not have a therapy program?

Bethany

9/18/2014 09:18:55 am

Debbie has been in the ICU and in an isolation room so no therapy dogs allowed :(

Sharon S. link

9/17/2014 04:46:13 am

I'm sorry you and your relative are not feeling well. It's nice the hospital understands about the healing power of animals and has their friendly faces for you to see during this difficult time.
Best wishes!

Lara link

9/17/2014 07:13:47 am

Those of us that love animals can find them anywhere, can't we? That painting is beautiful and I love the little wall corgi.

Sending healing wishes to you and your sister-in-law.

Bethany

9/18/2014 09:20:08 am

I never thought of it that way, Lara (that I was seeking out those friendly animal faces!) That warms my heart... thank you!

Cathy Bennett link

9/17/2014 08:12:02 am

I will post on Debbie's site later today, so sorry you aren't feeling well - please take care of yourself. Animals have amazing powers, they are truly a blessing in all our seasons. Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way!

Pawesome Cats link

9/17/2014 08:31:26 am

Prayers and positive thoughts for Debbie. We definitely believe in the healing power of animals....what would we do without them?

Bethany

9/18/2014 09:22:07 am

Especially at a times when things seem just so bad and blue, without my pets I would simply never smile or see the good in the world!

MyDogLikes link

9/17/2014 10:33:44 am

Hope you keep feeling better, until then let those sweet pups send all their healing love your way!

Jenna Drady link

9/18/2014 12:04:22 am

Sending healing husky hugz n kisses!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at <i><b><a href="http://ownedbyahusky.blogspot.ca">Love is being owned by a husky!</a></b></i>

Rachele Baker, DVM link

9/18/2014 07:05:32 am

I was sorry to read about Debbie and also to learn that you have not been feeling well for so long. It is nice that the hospital has so many animal images and the fish tank to help people feel better. I hope that you and Debbie both are feeling better soon.

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