Friday, November 27, 2020

Thankful

 A blog post from the mom

Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the US. 

I think for a lot of us, you look at the surface and wonder if we have anything to be thankful for this year. I know there are people are there seriously struggling and it breaks my heart. 

The flip side of that is seeing the people quietly step forward to help. Checking on the neighbors. Supporting food banks. Giving what they can.

From a rescue perspective, while our donations have gone down some and we weren't able to hold our big annual fundraiser, there have been good things. Adoptions are actually up. We aren't getting the returns and surrenders that we feared would come in tsunami sized waves. We were able to stay open and stay safe. 

Maybe rather than listen to the news, we need to stop and listen to our friends and family and neighbors. Take hope in knowing that there are people who love others regardless of their difference. Take hope knowing that we can bring about change if we try. Take hope knowing that the small gestures can mean the most. 




8 comments:

  1. We all are adapting to this new world, and even when a vaccine comes out, there will be a new normal. Helping the cats in one's community is a wonderful and loving act; it good to hear that your rescue group is hanging on.

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  2. Your post was spot on, hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!!

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  3. What a great way to look at it! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

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  4. My human and I have been fortunate during this pandemic. Even though we miss traveling and the therapy cat visits and personal appearances, we are okay here and not struggling to pay bills.

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  5. Very nice post. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

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  6. Wonderful words Jeanne! Happy belated Thanksgiving to you and to the fur babies in your care.

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  7. That is so true. We have heard the same from groups we support and knowing that there is good is something to give thanks for

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  8. We agree with you 100 percent, Jeanne. We are grateful for all that we have, but our hearts weep for so many who are struggling right now. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. XO

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