This song still gives me chills. Jennifer is so familiar to me because she reminds me of where I come from, and how I grew up. She, in so many ways, reminds me of a family friend who, even after my parents died, would still call me and ask how I was doing. I haven’t been “back home” in a long time, but whenever I have these songs playing, I hear everything about myself that I feel is part of my foundation. We all have roots. Mine are deep, and I’m never going to stop being proud of them.
Month: August 2018
People Come, People Go
“People come, people go – they’ll drift in and out of your life, almost like characters in a favorite book. When you finally close the cover, the characters have told their story and you start up again with another book, complete with new characters and adventures. Then you find yourself focusing on the new ones, not the ones from the past.” ―Nicholas Sparks
Coffee. Coffee. Coffee.
Crowdfunding Medical Bills
As someone who has done this twice, I am truly astonished by those who are able to raise more than a few hundred dollars. It makes me question what I did wrong. 😦
Black Cat Appreciation Day 2018
My black cat was my saving grace during a bad time in my life, and she helped me focus. I saw her photo and adoption info on a Monday and by Wednesday night, she was asleep in my lap. I already knew what her name would be when I looked at her sweet face. There was no way she was going home with her “shelter name”. Not on my watch!
Her foster Mom chose to give me the “Black Friday” discount when I adopted her. I took this kitten, from a prominent kill-shelter out of Philadelphia, and all they got was $37.50 out of the deal. I always feel like I stole her. 😉 I got an AMAZING cat. I was the ONLY person who inquired about her, so the foster was ecstatic because she was going to a solid home, after her siblings had all been adopted out quickly, because none of them were black cats. 😔 Almost five years later, she’s still the sweetest cat you’ll ever meet. She is a people cat, a social cat, a family cat, and she’s CRAZY LOVED. I’ve had cats my entire life and that’s probably never going to change. Extra kisses, cuddles, and grain-free treats for our lovebug today, and ALWAYS.
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Never Worry Alone
“Never worry alone. When anxiety grabs my mind, it is self-perpetuating. Worrisome thoughts reproduce faster than rabbits, so one of the most powerful ways to stop the spiral of worry is simply to disclose my worry to a friend… The simple act of reassurance from another human being becomes a tool of the Spirit to cast out fear — because peace and fear are both contagious.” ―John Ortberg
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 