And A is for...

Animals.

Indeed, all of Betsy's A words fit into my first ever blogging post.  Imagine that!  I'll explain.
Advocacy, Appreciation, Adoption, Acceptance, Accolades, and Amiable depict my first choice for an act, I mean, Act, of kindness because I was moved to make a donation to the state's veterinary association's Companion Animal Fund.  How did that come about?  Well, several ways.  What inspired me this week has happened more than once.  I came across a family who love love loves their animals.  One fell ill.  Unfortunately it was an illness that seemed to be serious and concerningly costly to treat.  Due to these economic times, squeezing out extra dollars for unanticipated expenses is difficult for so many.  I shared information with this family about the fund which provides assistance with veterinary expenses to families in need.  Alas, I knew that I could support this fund with a donation of my own.  A check was written.

Now, I was a religious follower of Betsy's blog for this past year.  I commented a time or two or maybe even three or more...  We had discussions about the experience.  I marveled at her ABILITY to share herself, with strangers, no less.  I thought much about my own daily actions.  I know I was shaped through her sharing.  When she asked if I would like to join in her next blogging Adventure I felt honored, really.  Now, here I am, about to share in the experience of being truly mindful about my actions.

In closing my first post, I do want to add a bit more about how all of Betsy's A words contribute to my act of donating.  You see, Betsy was responsible for helping me find the perfect dog to ADOPT way back in the early '90's.  That sweet Husky mix took her and me and many with whom we were both connected through 16 years of life's developments.  When my old sweet Husky mix moved on from this earthly life, my veterinarian donated to the Companion Animal Fund in my dog's name.  It was a wonderful tribute and so my own donation feels like a way of giving back and a way of continuing to acknowledge how rich and layerd life is.  Did not mean to get so schmaltzy ...   Hey, it's my first go at this blogging thing.  Feel free to chuckle and rib in your comments.  

And we're off to    B!