I guess you found nothing beneficial about all the crud that’s been going on since we shut down for “2 weeks to flatten the curve” ten months ago. I could say that, too, but I’d be lying. If I’m honest with myself, it’s been a good year.

• Mr. L has made some health discoveries, and even though he’s not completely happy, he’s working on things. His heart function almost doubled over the last year and a half, so we’re both ecstatic about that. It’s not yet at an ideal place, but it’s much better
• Shortly before pandemic things began shutting down, Milam Touch of Love established a relationship with a mobile veterinarian, so when Emancipet and ABC shut down operations, we were able to gear up
• Milam Touch of Love’s donors kept donating. That meant we could keep paying our veterinarian, so we could spay and neuter shelter dogs and offer low-cost services to Milam County Residents
• Partially because of Milam County, our veterinarian was able to expand his practice to make things better for all clients. Everyone wins.
• Jase matured into the good dog we knew he could be
• My back found a way to heal, and I’m not limited by it anymore
• Zelda is alive and well, she just relocated to our “new” neighbors kitty corner across the street from us, and she’s blessing our neighbor’s with her quirkiness and attitude
• I was able to have a good visit with my parents this year
• My sister had a successful hip replacement
• My older younger brother sends our sibling group daily texts of biblical analysis and meditation
• My younger younger brother became a first-time grandfather this year
• All the Love Cats are doing well — Sapphire, Daisy, Josephine, and Ruby are still indoor ferals, but they enjoy spending time near us at certain times of the day
• Scooter and Gray Socks Ghost are both fat and sassy outdoor ferals. Scooter loves ear rubs, and Socks tolerates pets in exchange for canned food
• Milam Touch of Love has had some phenomenal volunteers join our organization this year, and I know we have more waiting in the wings. Our initial volunteer core is still strong, and I’m grateful for our board of directors, who each bring a uniqueness we need to our base of operations.

What was good for you last year?