Small Miracle

Melissa is afraid of dogs and cats. Not just the won't-go-near-an-animal afraid--but the peel-her-off-the-ceiling-if-an-animal-so-much-as-looks-at-her afraid.

My most recent memory is of her refusing to get out of the car to accompany me to an appointment because a cat was sitting on the front porch.

Imagine my delighted surprise when I witnessed this in our backyard:




Life is good.

(No, those are not my children screaming in the background.)