I traded in my Inner Mother Cat for an Inner Service Dog
Good Day, God!
What an amazing morning I had, God! You truly do love to surprise us with out-of-the-box experiences!
After my early morning Eldest Daughter Prayer Time, I drove up to Tantalus to see June, my Spiritual Director. She prefers calling herself a spiritual friend and it is true that she is gentle and nuanced, not at all directive.
I got to telling her about my Inner Mother Cat — that’s the one that has been really hard on me for “letting” our daughter Patty die. June suggested that maybe I didn’t need her inside me any longer?
What? I had to ask June to repeat that, God, because it was so unexpected. Did I have a choice? Really? June thought I did.
So, I closed my eyes and a mini series of inner images flowed through my mind: putting my Mother Cat in my lap and petting her; handing her to Jesus; being horrified as she put out her claws and made Jesus bleed; Jesus holding her and smiling at her and breathing on her.
My Mother Cat was going to be healed and comforted — things I had never been able to do for her. What a comforting feeling that was, God! And so freeing, too!
Then, and I forget exactly HOW it happened, but it seemed that You wanted to give me a Service Dog to replace my Mother Cat. Slowly the dog came into focus. It was an Irish Wolfhound. A white Irish Wolfhound. June said she didn’t think they were white. But, they are! Anyway, I am Very Thankful, God, because I know that I need a Service Dog (her name is Jacqueline) to help me take better care of myself.
Story teller,
A Moment with God 
This is really interesting….i think i might need an inner service dog too.
I also have wanted a spiritual director for many years…does June work with
other people too?
She sure does! I’ll email you her phone number!
Hi … Yes, I had fun too!! It’s like giving birth, isn’t it?? A bit of pain and great joy … and freedom!!
Marsha …. my number is 524 2718…. anytime … let’s talk. June
Can I borrow Jacqueline from time to time? OK, maybe I need my own!