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A month or so ago, neighbors across the road had a little BBQ party thing. A couple in their mid 30's, both celebrating the "2nd time around" thing. Two nice kids...13 year old girl, 11 year old boy. Nice people..Glad they bought the place. Dug right in. starting remodeling, when not at work, always working to repair & improve the place. Previous owner had decided to drink himself to death...and did just that. Trust me, NOT a glamorous thing as in the movie Leaving Los Vegas. Just a damned sad story.

Anyway, at this party, the 13 year old showed me a find...a kitten, eyes not open. She & her mom on a walk, spotted 3 abandoned in a ditch. 2 already dead...So, a true "rescue". The kitten was taken to a Vet, who suggested termination, giving it little chance of survival...but IF she wanted to try, it would require feedings every two hours, around the clock, being kept warm and safe, etc.

Susannah said she'd do it. Well, 13 year olds say lots of things. I wished her good luck, and warned her to try not to get too attached.

Yesterday, Susannah & her parents were outside. so I crossed the road..had to ask how it went with the kitten. The kitten, named "lady luck", is not weaned yet, but doing well! Susanna did as she promised...became the kitten's mother. It's eyes are open, walks in a staggering manner, mews...not weaned yet, but will take a bit of wet food from Susannah's fingertip. Well on her way to becoming a spoiled and loved cat. A miracle, really.

Well, this just made my day. Many congratulations and respect to Susannah. I told her nobody can save the world, but she sure had saved a small piece of it! She's the cat's mother, but her brother is it's uncle..he pitching in as well.

Gotta tell ya...Kids these days!