1. I learned much more today, through our email correspondence, what a tireless advocate for the health and well-being of cats Debi Mc is in the Oakridge area of Oregon. She wrote in wondrous detail about rescues she's been a part of, her monthly efforts to see that cats in need are transported to Portland to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon for spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and other health care. Debi also works closely with the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network in Eugene/Springfield. Over the last twenty years or so, Debi has coordinated and participated in the rescue, recuperation, and placement into welcoming homes of countless cats, all as a volunteer. When Debi was a student of mine, starting thirty-five years ago, she was committed to working on behalf of animals and now I know how her efforts have become focused primarily (but not exclusively) on cats and how she has become even more ambitious than when we first met.
Debi's work rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming, and, from my point of view, resurrecting cats will be the focus of my quiet and contemplative celebration of Easter Day.
Thanks to Debi and the other volunteers she works with, these cats have risen.
They have risen indeed.
2. Speaking of cats, I spent much of the day today reading about animal rescue efforts online, corresponding with Debi Mc, and working puzzles, all with Copper at my side.
His contentment increased as the day progressed.
He doesn't like it when I go gallivanting and am gone for a few days, but today he seemed to gain assurance that I was sticking around and that made him happy and nappy.
At my side, he got in quite a few hours of relaxed and peaceful sleep along with deep purring when he was awake.
3. As Holy Saturday became Easter Sunday overnight, I played SiriusXM's channel called Symphony Hall Playing this channel while I slept and having the music wake me up on occasion was a most enjoyable way to enter into the joy of Easter Day.
The selections tended strongly toward the uplifting and the triumphant and brought to mind the many Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday services I used to attend and even be a part of at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Eugene and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park, Maryland.
Overnight, I knew I wouldn't be driving to Coeur d'Alene to worship at the Episcopal Church, St. Luke's, closest to us, but somehow this music, my memories, and the refreshment and fulfillment I experienced helped me experience the joy of this day.
In my own way, I'm having a worshipful time and feeling connected to all those around the world also celebrating Easter in their own ways.
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