Cat Wash

Have you ever had a cat wash?  Yes, you read that right...a cat wash!  I had my first big cat wash yesterday morning and it was the neatest thing yet!  Let me explain.  You know how cats will lick and groom one another? Well, my older cat, Pepper, did that to me as I was laying next to her; she licked the whole left side of my head for the longest time and indeed, it was wet. For cats to groom one another is a huge sign of love.  I just smiled and smiled as she did this. 

This morning I read two entries on Facebook related to this virus/pandemic. One shared how three women, former Holy Family Memorial employees and now volunteers, are making plastic shields for staff. The second one was from an employee at a care facility explaining what they are doing for residents to assist them and families in coping. Actually, a third was a message from the HFM hospital CEO reaching out to viewers with numbers to call and then resources to assist us in coping. 

It was amazing what these individual ways of reaching out to "us" helped me to feel more optimistic and energized. I got to thinking how a car wash (yes, now carwash) cleans our car and even protects us from dirt, salt and the elements.  All these individual acts felt like an arm of love around me, washing off some anxiety, sadness and fear and all that has come with these days. 

Pepper

So, how have you felt like you have been reached out to, washed and had a good "cat wash" lately?  Some of you may not be cat people, but it sure is an analogy for me that struck a cord all the way to my heart.  The bottom line, too, is how can each of us give another person a little "cat wash?" Hearts in windows, plastic shields, face masks, phone calls, entries that encourage on Facebook...some sign of caring and love...the list goes on and on...if we do!  Thank you, Pepper, for your wonderful cat wash!!

PS.  You might even share this post to others in order to give them some "love" knowing you care. Thanks!