Today was one of those days that really made me appreciate the very special people in my life.

The ones that have touched my heart, with love and kindness, and caring.  I’m not kidding you.  I felt it every time I turned around.

They are the ones that I can look to…. no matter when or where… and know there is a net, or a pillow, or a warm and welcome place at the end of the day.  A cup of hot soup on a cold rainy day.

Constant reminders all day long.  It started at a dog kennel, and it finished at a wedding reception.

And everything in between.

All of this may seem unrelated, but I can assure, it is most certainly intertwined.

The pinnacle to all of this?  The icing on the cake.  Well  tonight ….. while eating wonderful array of seafood Paella for dinner….

I  happened to glance down at my plate.  Whoa my. …    ……. There.  There it was.

A baby squid.  I believe it traveled all the way  from Seattle.  It sat there, with a little grin on it face, and it seemed to be giving me a little reassuring salute.  Little Oscar the Octopus.  Extending his little tentacle outward…… ….  with a big “Thumbs Up”….

So it reminded me in yet another way…. Just how much I am loved.

Oh.  I felt hugged.  By at least eight arms.  And that is octa-good.

“I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” – Pablo Casals