For those in difficult times

Today my heart is turned to those I know, and those I don’t, who are facing truly great and difficult times. While we don’t always have the means to stop these events, we DO have the means to determine how we are going to deal with them.

To those I know – let not the unfaithfulness of those you thought were friends unhinge the the love of your heart.
To those I don’t know – May even a single small blessing of any sort give you strength to carry on in love.

To those not in great turmoil, I leave you with a quote – “Do something” – Harry Chapin

Blessed Be,

Alan Telpefanga

My Companion

Recently I was struck by the desire for a four-legged companion.

Now, one thing you must know is that about a year ago we had to put down our beloved friend  (Tootsie) of 5+ years because she had a brain tumor. Unbeknown to me was how deeply I felt her loss. While we did quickly get another dog for my son, I had no deep interest in it.

Then, among a gathering of like minded folks to discuss a “magical” opportunity, I was introduced to a dog that was part wolf. She hit me like a thunderbolt – I just felt this overwhelming calling in my heart for a new companion to walk the forests with me.

I searched, looked at so many dogs, had a one come to my home that I was falling for – and then I found her.

Makita (her name) was hours away, in a rescue kennel. There was something about her. Something in her bearing in her picture that melted my heart.  I consulted the Lady and Lord and all my readings said it would be my decision. The moment she appeared through the door though, it was all I could to not to run to her and her to me.

Now as I introduce her to my other entities, we are bound and renewed in a quest to learn from each other and to help each other. As we walk the ancient paths together, my family is rewarded with a new family member, a more whole father and husband, and my heart is healing.

Blessed Be,

Alan Telpefanga