To the woman at Whole Foods in Asheville, NC, last night around 6:30 PM loading groceries.

I blocked your car with our car while you were loading groceries. You responded with compassion.

You RAN and opened the door to VEG (Emergency Room for pets) as I rushed holding my baby girl in her carrier.

To the team at VEG who responded like it was their own beloved family member, I hate that the words thank you don't feel like they begin to cover the gratitude I am experiencing in my heart.

You would not believe the year I've had, even if I told you. You would not believe how the woman running to open the door for me and the team at VEG running to aid some person's dying pet - has given me just enough to keep moving forward.

I thank you all, with my deepest sincerity.