"My Spirit is Light and Happy"

 

My client contacted me regarding her elderly parents’ dog Minnie, a 15 year old rednose Pitbull. They were planning to have her put down the next day. Minnie is her dad's world, but she has gotten to the point that she has many health issues and can no longer get up on her own. She is too big for her dad to pick up anymore and they feel it is time but need to hear some heartfelt words from Minnie.


Frances:  Hi Minnie – I understand you are not feeling well and it’s hard on your mom and dad.

Minnie:  Yeah, I know.  They are having a hard time letting go and please let them know I am ready to go.  My physical body is ready to leave – it’s so heavy for me to carry around. My spirit is so light and happy to be able to be released.  Please tell them I love them so much and appreciate all they have ever done for me.  I will love them forever and always be in their hearts.  If they want to spread my ashes in our regular walking path or in the ocean or on a mountain top – it doesn’t really matter to me.  It’s very symbolic, but not really necessary as I will always be there as they grieve.  I will hear them and see them so they can talk to me any time they like.  I won’t be there to eat the food and make a mess for them to clean up, but they have those memories to last a lifetime!  Just trying to make them laugh a little bit.  I will not be upset if they decide to adopt another rescue pet when they are ready.  They have so much love to give to another animal that is so desperate for a home – a loving and caring home.  I will forever love them and please tell them they are doing the right thing.  They can sleep well without feeling any guilt as I am ready to go.  Thank you for doing this for them – I really appreciate your work with us animals.

Frances:  My pleasure Minnie – safe travels.

P.S. I spoke to my client, and she thanked me for the message – she knew exactly the path in the backyard where the ashes will be spread.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

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A Perfect Goodbye

 I have been blessed to do my animal communication readings for over 20 years.  Recently, I received a message from a client whose cat I read for many years ago. This was her first cat, and she came to her as a hungry stray kitten.

My client:  "My female 15-year-old cat, KT had not been feeling well and had had no appetite.  I decided to take her for the first time to see a vet as she was not eating or drinking.  The vet said she has a tumor in her stomach.  She has only been treated using homeopathy, so I will not use any aggressive treatment like surgery or chemotherapy or even pursue additional diagnostic studies.  I would, however, like for you to speak with her.  Many years ago, I was having behavioral issues with her, and you spoke to her -- and no problems since. 
Question -- how best to assist her in this, her final performance."

Frances:  Hi KT – I hear you’re not feeling very well. Can you tell me about your thoughts at this stage in your life?

KT:  Thank you for giving me this opportunity to talk with my mom. I love her so very much and want her to know how appreciative I am for the life we have had together. She was the best person for me to have as my mom. She understood my moods and my idiocrasies that only she could understand and tolerate for me. I have not been feeling well for a while, but tried to hide it the best I could. I never wanted to leave Mom’s side but my time on this planet – for my body anyway – is coming close to an end. Food is not settling well, and I do not feel like my body can go on much longer without it. I would rather leave on my own, as long as I am not suffering or causing Mom undue hardship. I do not want the doctor to do anything to keep my body here as it is not part of my life’s plan. Please let Mom know that I will always love her and cherish our time together. I will be around her when she thinks of me and talks to me. I will hear every word she says out loud or in her thoughts, so she knows I am with her even when my physical body is long gone. Please know that I love Mom very much and will not be offended if she brings another stray into her life when the timing is right. I can assist to find her the perfect stray – not to replace me, because of course nobody can do that, but to share Mom’s love that she has to give. I thank you for the opportunity to speak with Mom again for the last time - unless she wants to talk after I cross over – I’m good with that too.

What a perfect goodbye story for KT and her mom. (Unless of course, she chooses to speak with Mom from the other side.)

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Our Furry Kids have Sensitivities

A recent client was concerned about her 2-year-old Golden doodle who didn’t like to eat. 

(Mom says you don’t like to eat, why is that?)  It’s not that I don’t like to eat, I just don’t like how I feel after I eat.  My body reacts to the various foods I am eating. 

Many of our foods are labeled with “natural”, “low carbs”, “lite”, “senior formula” – but what does that really mean?  Just because it says “turkey flavor” – how much turkey is really in it?  I am finding more and more fillers and other additives are being added to not just our foods but also our pet foods. 

Ingredients are listed based on the quantity in the product.  I ask clients to tell me the first five ingredients in the foods, treats and any other items or even prescriptions they are giving their pets.  I use a pendulum for “yes” or “no” answers and tune in to my guidance asking if this ingredient is good for the pet’s body. Once I am given the answer for the known ingredients they are ingesting, I expand to others they may not have realized (i.e.  the egg that is leftover, the bread from your plate, the roasted chicken that smelled so good).  I ask the pendulum for guidance about all possible proteins, vegetables, fillers such as wheat, rice, barley – even CBD, fish oil and extracts.  Our bodies as well as our pets’ bodies have become sensitive to many common foods and ingredients.

Let me know if I can be of help for you or your pet’s digestion or sensitivities.

For the Love of Animals, 

Frances

Summertime Adventures!

It’s almost summertime and for the first time in years I am going to go on a vacation – a real vacation!  I’ll be gone for almost two weeks and my first concern is:  who is going to take care of my two cats?  I have been planning this trip for a very long time – a 10-day cruise through Italy, Greece, and Croatia. 

Will my cats miss me?  Of course, they will.  And I will miss them.  We have our morning and evening routines – each cat has her special spots to pet, places to rest and one always licks the spoon after I clear the cat food can.  My friend will be here to stay with them and enjoy the quiet that my home provides.  She has been here a few times and they know her sounds and smells and she has a very calm soul. 

One of my cats, Ollie, is very curious once someone is here long enough to allow her to come up to them without moving.  Sage watches from afar and that is usually from under the comforter (her happy place when anyone else is in our home).  They know something is up as the items to be packed are gathered all over the bedroom and the suitcase is out.  I tell them (as I tell my clients to do too) that I will be gone but my friend is coming to stay with them so they will be just fine.  I tell them how many times the sun will go down until I return.  They will be in their home with their favorite toys and lots of their favorite food to eat.

Hope your summer includes some fun and adventures, too for you and your furry friends.

For the Love of Animals,

Frances

I love the month of May – so many flowers are in bloom.  I even updated my hair to have that easy-peasy curly freedom that is in the air.  Of course, along with the flowers what may come are the physical symptoms.  They don’t just affect us, but our pets too.  Their stomachs, like ours, can also be affected by these elements in the air. 

Something I like to do with my clients is to review the ingredients in their food.  I find that pets do not eat what their body rejects.  With my client, we review the first five ingredients and I use my pendulum to show me “yes” or “no” when I ask if it is good for the pet’s body.  Their bodies change over time, various brands also change their formulas over time.  Even our bodies go through changes and sensitivities. I do this with my own body if I have a reaction to a meal, listing out as many of the ingredients and muscle testing with the pendulum.

Our pets can take on some of our physical and emotional symptoms.  Worrying so much about them and forgetting about ourselves as with my recent client. 

"When mom is upset, I get upset too.  I take on her emotions and physical issues so it’s not so bad for her.  I love her so much.  I don’t want her to have to go through so much."

I know mom would love to have you back to yourself, but there is also the change in your food.  Is that what is contributing to your tummy issues?

"Yes, I don’t like this new food.  It doesn’t feel good in my stomach."

I will check with Mom on the ingredients so we can see how we can improve your physical body functions.  What about your emotions?  How can Mom help you have less stress and anxiety?

"Please ask Mom not to worry about the neighbor.  Tell her she is not in control of her, but she is allowing her to affect her. I would like Mom to do something to create calm in herself, like sitting in a quiet space, closing her eyes and breathing."
(I suggest meditation and yoga.)

"When mom is calm, I will be too. I love Mom and would never be mad at her.  I know she does what she feels is best for me.  I love to go outside and roll in the grass in the sun.  I like to be inside and sit in the sunny spots too.  The sun gives me healing energy and I use that to help mom too."

Is there anything else you want to tell your mom?  

"Please tell Mom to take care of herself as well as she does me.  She worries so much about me and in turn, I get worried about her.  Maybe we can somehow stop this cycle?  Start by doing good stuff for you and once we get my tummy set, we can just relax and do what we do like we did before."

Thank you, sweetie.

"Thank you for talking with me and for the good stuff for Mom to do for herself."

Our pets have so much wisdom to share.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances

Happy National Pet Day!

April 11th is National Pet Day which is a day dedicated to encouraging the adoption of orphaned pets into a loving furever home. #NationalPetDay #PetRescue #PetAdoption

Note from my client: 

Sweet Pea

"Sweet Pea was adopted from Frosted Faces in Ramona 5 months ago. Her wisdom DNA says she is 45% Chihuahua but I don’t see it. I’ve had estimates of her age as between 8 and 12 years old. She’s a girl. I would like to be able to find out how much she is able to see and hear. To my mind, she is blind and deaf but I know there’s something there."

My conversation with Sweet Pea:  
Frances:  Hi Sweet Pea – How are you?

Sweet Pea:  I’m ok [she sounds very timid].

Frances:  Do you know you are loved and safe with your new mom? She will never give you away or hurt you in any way. This is your forever home. You can relax and just enjoy the rest of your life.

Sweet Pea:  Are you sure?

Frances: Yes, honey, I am sure. She is a very nice lady, and you will always have food and a roof over your head. And. especially lots of hugs and kisses if you’ll let her.

Sweet Pea:  Oh, that sounds really good to me. Thank you for telling me that. I was afraid this was just another place I was staying until they get tired of me and then I go somewhere else.

Frances: Can I ask how you are seeing? How are your eyes?

Sweet Pea:  Well, not as good as I used to but I can see images that are big.  Because I don’t always hear people coming, I’m afraid I’ll get stepped on, so I like to go under stuff.

Frances: So, you don’t hear very well?

Sweet Pea:  Not really well, I feel like everyone mumbles and I feel the vibration on the floor when they come.

Frances: Your new mom suspected you had issues with your eyes and ears so now she knows. This is no problem for you or Mom, it can be expected when you get a little older. It happens to people too.

Sweet Pea:  So, she won’t be mad at me?

Frances: No honey, she won’t be mad at you. She knows you need some help to feel comfortable in your new home. Is there anything you would like to tell Mom?

Sweet Pea:  Thank you for taking me home with you. I wasn’t sure if you were going to keep me or not, so I guess I was holding back. That’s part of why I run away when you want to pick me up. I was afraid you were going to put me in a container and take me someplace else to live. I am happy you want to keep me. I will try to be the best dog I can be. I would like to be able to receive hugs and kisses from you. It’s been a long time since I trusted anyone to do that. Many times I was picked up and thrown around by kids who really didn’t know better and parents who didn’t pay attention. Please be patient and I will try to overcome my fears and insecurity. Talking with this lady really helped me to understand I’m staying. That’s a big deal to me. I’m so very happy to hear this news. Thank you again for doing this for me and I will be the best dog that I can be.

Frances: Thank you, Sweet Pea. That is a lovely message for your new mom. I will be talking with her shortly. Bye for now.

Sweet Pea:  Bye, thank you again for talking with me. I can already feel myself being more relaxed.

Frances: That’s wonderful to hear Sweet Pea. Talk again soon.

Sweet Pea:  Ok bye.

For the Love of Animals,
Frances