[Kenna]

going to dinner at a VERY dear friend's house for homemade lasagna and her special DIVINE cheesecake. she knew I was tired and hurting from hard work, she always makes me feel so cared for!

While I was there, I get a text from another close friend that said they bought my favorite kinds of ice cream for me. I can't express how that simple act made me feel.... I've worked so hard and I certainly appreciate that they care so much and are so thoughtful.

My friend's grandson was loving all over my puppy tonight... wouldn't leave him be. This is a kid that has many challenges for his 7 years. My heart hurts for him. But he found such joy in loving on Willy and being real gentle with him. He asked me "why can't Willy have cheesecake? He likes cheese."... before I went to leave, I watched him rocking Willy in the rocking chair - singing "rock a bye baby" to my sweet little Love-Bug. Willy was so patient and good with him. It made my heart feel good and revived to see this little boy - who faces a harsh world of hardships and rough times - enjoy being gentle and sweet with my Willy Bear. I always knew Willy makes an AWESOME Therapy Dog.

It brought me much joy to feel cared for by two very wonderful, amazing, thoughtful, adored friends... and to see that little boy so happy and "in control" of his anger and rage outbursts.