BEYOND UNDERSTANDING

I have an itchy red rash on my head that is hard not to scratch. Beignet has a similar problem with her tail and has had for sometime. She will pick at it until it bleeds. One night I tried to explain to her that she should not pick at her tail. I told her I had an itchy spot on my head that I couldn't pick at either. I showed her what I meant. Six weeks later I was sitting watching a movie and scratching my head :(. All of a sudden Beignet said, "No scratch head!" She was telling me that I shouldn't do that. Bob and I were both amazed at the understanding of action/consequence and the ability to convey what she thought to me. There is always a new surprise around the corner with her.

Oh, my rash is from a medication that I HAVE to take. Her problem stems from a fall nearly two years ago after which she had four surgeries. I think the area is numb.