A Special Story

Every moment and every event of every person’s life on earth plants something in their soul.
–Thomas Merton

Available on Amazon!!

Every now and then we are blessed to come across an event in life that needs to be shared. I have had several of them. But here’s one that has special meaning to me.

Years ago when I was living in Manhattan New York City, I became friends with Roger Jones, the supervisor of the company who was replacing all the windows in my cooperative apartment complex. He was fun, engaging, and he loved cats. Over the years we became very good friends, and I started “babysitting” for his lovely black cat Magic. She was delightful and a real charmer. And when she grew very old and passed away, it was a sad day for all of us. Roger was heartbroken, and he swore to his daughters and to me that he would never adopt another kitten or cat because no other animal could ever replace Magic in his heart.

As time passed, strange things were happening in another part of New York City. Firefighters came across a shoebox in a dumpster with two abandoned black kittens who were practically starving to death, one of which had very badly infected eyes. The firefighter had a big heart for cats, and took the kittens to his local vet, who decided she would do her best to save the kittens’ lives. And she did.

When they were healthy enough to be adopted, the vet put them in a cage in her office so people could see them and possibly adopt them – together. Sadly, people thought the kittens were adorable until they learned that one of them was blind because its eyes had been so badly infected. Because that cat was not perfect, therefore it was not wanted. Unfortunately that seems to be the way we treat imperfection as human beings.

Fortunately there are people like Roger in the world who don’t discriminate against flaws and handicaps. He courageously adopted both of the kittens. I can’t tell you any more of the story because I want you to read the book which has just been published and is NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON. Just in time for Christmas. The reason I write this blog about my first children’s book (Stevie the Wonder Cat) is that it has deeply moved me to see how people and animals with losses and problems can gain so much from one another. It also has taught me how accepting someone or something that has flaws may have its challenges – but also incredible rewards.

I really hope you will consider getting this book and sharing it with others. It’s a very moving story and it’s true. As Bruce Conely, a children’s book author says, “It’s written in a sensitive way with a warmth that keeps the reader interested and in anticipation of the outcome. It’s a ‘keeper.’ ” Yes, I’m proud to introduce you to both Roger and Stevie the Wonder Cat.

* Have you been moved by a relationship with an animal that touched your life?

* Have you ever looked at something that is flawed with judgment and disdain?

Beloved Creator of all peoples and all living things, we thank you for their many gifts to us. Help us to be more understanding and open to those who have flaws or imperfections. May we also view our own shortcomings with a deeper compassion. Amen.

Joy Carol