Short stories that make us think twice about the…

1.  Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m working on for my Psychology class.  When I asked her to define success in her own words, she said;

“Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile.” 

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2.  Today, after my 72-hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me at the grocery Store and gave me a hug.  When I tensed up, she realized I didn’t recognize her.  She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most sincere smile and said;

“On 9-11-2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center.”

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3.  Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying.  And just before he died;

he licked the tears off my face.

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4.  Today at 7AM, I woke up feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so I went into work.

At 3PM I got laid off.  On my drive home I got a flat tire.  When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat too.

A man in a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job.

I start tomorrow. 

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5.  Today, as my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she   died.

She simply said, “I feel so loved right now.  We should have gotten together like this more often.”

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6.  Today, I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small hospital bed.  About 5 seconds after he passed.

I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy.

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7.  Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start recycling.  I chuckled and asked, “Why?”  She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.”  I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save the planet?”

Because that’s where I keep all my stuff,” she said.

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8.  Today, when I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2- year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that, 

I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again.

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9.  Today, a boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me.  He helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he   said,

“I hope you feel better soon.”

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10.  Today, I was feeling down because the results of a biopsy came back malignant.  When I got home, I opened an e-mail that said, “Thinking of you today.   If you need me, I’m a phone call away.” 

It was from a high school friend I hadn’t seen in 10 years.

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11.  Today, I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe  He said he hadn’t eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny and unhealthy.  Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating.

The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.”

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The best sermons are lived, not preached.

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I am glad I have ‘you’ to send these to.

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These are worth passing on…hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

No matter how big a hammer you use, you can’t pound common sense into stupid people.

AWLA

Happy Thursday, paw-ty people!

It’s hard to believe Summer is almost here, but the weather is warmer, the pollen count is high, and it feels like there is finally a light at the end of the COVID tunnel. We are cautiously optimistic here at AWLA, just dipping our toes in the water, but I am thrilled to share some new online and in-person events that are coming your way! Take a scroll through all the excitement — I think you’ll find something that’s right up your alley 🤗

See you soon!
Hollie, Events & Sponsorships Coordinator Beekeeping Basics
TONIGHT @ 6 – 7 PMFREE
Buzz on over for our May Smarty Pets session; it is sure to bee a good time! We are going live online with The Bee Store‘s John Klapperich to learn all about the basics of beekeeping and why caring for and protecting the bees is so important. John will share his insight into what is going on with the bee population today and some of the factors behind colony collapse.Save my seat! From today, May 20, to Sunday, May 23, AWLA is offering 50% off dog adoption fees* in honor of National Rescue Dog Day! 
Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. 

*Discount offered for all adult dogs over six months old. 

Can’t adopt but want to sponsor a dog’s adoption fee during the event? Email adoptions@awla.org!Meet your new best friend! Celebrate the AWLA way!
Did you know that if each Arlington resident donated just $1, you would raise more than $230,000 to provide life-saving care for animals and resources for the people who love and care for them? One dollar can change a life, and so can you!

On June 5th, we invite you to celebrate your pet’s birthday or gotcha-day as we celebrate AWLA’s 77th year with a one day, one dollar, community-based birth-day of giving extravaganza! 
Join the celebration! Pet Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Thursday, June 17 @ 6 PM
Join AWLA and Dr. Emari Yokota in a talk about holistic veterinary care, focusing on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for pets. The session will cover exactly what holistic medicine means, what goes into acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and the benefits it can bring to pets when added into their care regiment. All of this, plus time for questions when you join us live via Zoom!Count me in! Putt-Putt for Pets
Thursday, July 15 @ 6 – 9 PM
Jefferson District Park
$25 per player
AWLA is headed to the mini-golf course for a fun-filled evening supporting pets in need!
Select one of three tee-times at registration and bring your friends, family, significant other, or yourself for some fresh air, sunshine (hopefully), and 18-holes of mini-golf. Who will win bragging rights for the drive home? FORE! Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!Hike with your Hound
Saturday, August 28 @ 9 AM
Gulf Branch Nature Center
$15 per hiker
What could be better than a morning of fresh air and exercise with your pup? Enjoying it with AWLA friends, of course! Walk and talk with some amazing AWLA staff members and Gulf Branch Nature Center guide, not to mention fellow animal lovers and their pups. 

August may seem far away but there are only 15 tickets available, so don’t miss your chance!Pup, pup, HIKE! Thanks to our sponsor for making this event possible!

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