I saw my first coyote. tonight
Julia and I were heading to the Community Action Network shopping night. We were just at about the light on Flagg Road near the high school when the coyote crossed right in front of the car!
Julia hit the brakes and missed it, unlike the deer a couple of weeks ago. The animal looked perfectly capable of carrying off a dog Beth's size, all the more reason why I go out with Beth at night.
Years ago, pre pandemic, I was a mentor for a little second grader. As Julia and I were standing around in the church hall this young boy came up to me and stopped and stared. He said, "I know you!" I said "I know you too! But I don't remember your name!"
We had a nice conversation. 5 years ago I would not have thought that.
He was a little hellion! He would crawl under the chairs or table, hide in the hallways, make noise...but I enjoyed meeting with him at school.
Today he is an eighth grader, planning what he wants to do in high school, and can converse with an adult (well, at least with me) without sounding like an eighth grader. I was impressed.
Julia and I took 3 kids shopping. One of the little tykes was a bit, shall we say, active. I felt like I ran (or walked) a marathon tying to keep up with him. His older bother was pretty matter of fact, laid back and very calm. Their sister had such neat facial expressions when she talked....it was fun to watch her.
It's always a good night. A lot of families are struggling and a night like this can help them. Our group had pretty much basics on their lists: underwear, socks, pajamas. Of course they each got a toy and some candy, with the instructions not to open anything until mom gives it an ok.
Before going kids had a chance to pick out shoes, a coat, hat, and gloves.
So if you have a chance to support CAN, do it. Lots of kids will benefit.
Peace and Love
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