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My pup wearing his "donut" around his neck to keep from chewing on his legs, but he still figured out how to "hug" me in a funny floppy way only he knows how to do.
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Tonight while at an antique shop, I met someone that I recognized their face but just couldn't place them...after chatting a bit, they spoke up and said "I KNOW where we met before!! Didn't you used to work at the employment office?"....I responded, No, but I did volunteer there to help clients apply for other public services. But that was 3 years ago.
He was very excited that he remembered me now and thanked me for patiently spending time with him THAT ONE DAY, THREE years ago, to explain how to apply for Social Security Disability/ Medicare....he took the information back to his brother-in-law (who had been suffering with Liver failure but had been denied SSD several times, yet "had been given only 5 months to live"), and with the new information on how to apply or appeal, his doctor wrote a special letter to SSD, which got him approved. And very shortly after, he had his transplant that saved his life and is now recovering well. Being approved for SSD has not only helped him get insurance coverage through Medicare, but also gives him a monthly income again. I was very happy to hear how he is starting to enjoy his quality of life again! The gentleman kindly thanked me again and nearly made me cry when he insisted I had made such a positive impact. He doesn't know how much that means to me. Back when I was volunteering there, I would often think to myself "why am I doing this? My boss is going to think it's a waste of time because I'm supposed to make "300 contacts" per month, but while I'm at this location, hardly anyone needs my help."...I really did feel useless and unable to help my community. ... Tonight this reminded me that....*You* can change the world for one person at a time. The story he shared tonight of how his brother-in-law is healing so well and how grateful he was for my help really made my heart happy. I surely can't "fix a broken system", as much as I had tried in my previous career, but it does my heart good to help people" navigate the system" and improve their quality of life. |
geckos, singing and dancing. just for me.
*they were NOT trying to sell me insurance |
Falling asleep with the kitten playing and waking up with her snuggled into my neck :)
Listening to Carmina Burana... A bagel tease :-) |
We have a friend that got out of prison a couple of years ago, and now lives 6 hours away by car. We have had her out to stay with us multiple times since her release, and our visits go pretty well for the most part.
After being locked in a cage and dehumanized for 15 years she has "issues", so sometimes we laugh/cry a lot. Last time, when i got up in the middle of the night i found her with her bedroom door open (doesn't like to be closed in), and fully clothed lying on top of the covers. This was the first time staying in that bedroom, so i hadn't seen her sleep before...i was suprised to say the least. She said she used to sleep that way in prison due to feeling unsafe...and she really hadn't thought about how it is not "normal" for most people. Well, today she called me and told me she is finally sleeping under the covers in pajamas (still wears bra), and she wanted to thank me for giving her something to work on with her therapist. Her diagnosis of ocd has been changed, because the therapist thinks her behaviors are from being institutionalized, rather than a chemical imbalance. I had big reason to :) today. |
The show Lucky Dog. I love the premise and I love that animals are rescued from shelters and families get another member to love. Some dogs have been trained as therapy dogs and one was even trained how to take her new owner home when the woman's dementia kicked in and she got lost on her walks. Most excellent!
Lucky Dog |
It's 77F in the house today and Sadie is bundled up under her "towel" blanket. She is definitely a Florida dog. :)
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Seeing a missed call from my Mom last night, sent me to a worried state. My Dad has been in the hospital. My heart was happy, when my Dad answered.
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Watching a huge bird that swooped down on a squirrel fly away empty clawed.
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Panera's broccoli cheddar soup...perfect for a rainy day
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Coffee and conversation
Da Bears WON! My homemade gravy turned out great ParentalUnit A lot to smile about these days... |
a new table and chairs just in time for the holidays :)
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Getting texted all day that's building up to a prelude of volcanic eruptions. And the witty way she uses strategy to keep the mind thinking and the yearning in check.♡:fireman:
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Someone to take care of me.
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My sister and the kids came over for dinner. The little guy was so excited to show me how he wrote his name. That's big stuff when you're 5!
They left and the house was quiet once again. I went in the bathroom and saw the seat was up, there was no toilet paper and the soap was in the sink. Had to smile at having kids in the house. :) |
Finding a picture album in the attic with pictures of PJ, Jesse, Little Dee, Thomas and Simon from years ago. Call it "Memories on Monday" LOL
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