Finding My Way Home

This morning I was driving home from the post office, and as I pulled into my development a cat ran across the road in front of my car.  I slowed down in order to give the cat enough time to run safely onto the sidewalk.  However, as it ran, I noticed that it had a collar.  

This was not a stray cat running around outside.  This cat had a place to call "home".  And every part of my heart loves cats, so I safely pulled over and got out of my car.  I proceeded to scare the cat with my heart-felt attempt to get closer!  Yet, it did not hiss.  It ran away from me meowing loudly.  

It was, however, bitter cold outside.  So, I could not let the cat be alone, scared and cold.  Therefore, I knelt down and sat there calling gently for the cat to come to me.  It grew trust quickly and scurried over to me chatting with loud meows all the while coming closer and closer.  It finally got close enough that I could see the tags on the collar were no longer there.  Unfortunately, this meant there was no address nor phone number in order for me to contact its owner.  

I took pictures of the cat and posted them on our local social media pages in hopes that someone will see it and come claim their precious feline friend.  And after about a half hour of spending time with the cat, a truck raced loudly down the street and scared it into the woods.  I could see its little body sneak under the fence and then it was gone.  My hope is that my social media pictures will help, and this precious cat will find its way home. 

The story of this cat makes me think about times when I too feel lost.  And sometimes I feel so lost that I cannot find my way home.  Yet during those moments, I know that I am never truly by myself.  Sometimes I will call a friend for help, similar to the meows of my little cat friend.  Or I will run into the arms of someone I love knowing I can trust them, in the same way this cat found trust in me.  

But, no matter how I approach it, I know my soul will find peace and my heart will find love yet again.  And when I am ready, I know I will put on my high heels.  Because within the confines of those beautiful shoes, I will always feel home.  

Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.