Today has been an eventful day. When I got quiet enough, an answer came. It came to me that I had not bothered to talk to anyone at the electric company about my bill. I had paid the majority of it on Friday. It turned out that I was granted an extension. When my little pay check comes in next week from Impact I will pay the rest of my bill.

An injured puppy made its way to my home. It had a broken hip or injured leg. I couldn't decide which. I couldn't fix the problem and it seemed to be in some pain. I took her to the vet. I was told they would not care for her or try to put her up for adoption unless I made a contribution of $15. I didn't have any money on me so I asked if I could pay them the $15 next week. Because Cocoa was once a patient there I was allowed to leave the poor puppy. I'm beginning to feel like Noah except animals aren't comine 2 by 2. That was the second animal since Saturday that has shown up here. A kitten showed up then. I think the manager took it off.

When I was a child I used to bring home stray animals all the time. I'd beg Mom to let me keep them. She'd say, "No." I'd wait until Dad came home and ask him. He always let me keep whatever I brought home.

I went to talk to the deacon at the church today. I wanted to know if I had the right books. We talked for an hour. I think I'm going to like working with him. I told him a little about my situation. I did not have to ask for assistance and I am grateful for that. I just told him we might have to communicate through e-mail for the RCIA class if my phone got disconnected and I asked if he'd point out some people that I might be able to ride to church with if I lost my transportation.

I spent most of the day talking to Elyce who is at loose ends. She's having a very difficult time. I have no idea what I can say or do to help her but I'm here.