by Laura Cabanillas | Dec 30, 2023
Today is “Gotcha Day” at our house. Exactly three years ago today, my husband and I rescued a beautiful 18-month old white German Shepherd mix. I’ve never adopted a child, but I’ve heard it’s quite the process. Apparently adopting a rescue dog is as well....
by Laura Cabanillas | Dec 30, 2022
When I started my blog in September of 2013, my intention was to post weekly. I was filled with rosy-cheeked vision and exuberance, inspired to shared hope with anyone who would read my words. Since I had a full-time job and other responsibilities, that lasted a...
by Laura Cabanillas | Sep 22, 2017
When I was in the third grade in Southern California, I rode the bus to school, along with my older brother. For some reason, this kid named Mike decided to start teasing me. I really don’t know why he targeted me, but he decided I was easy prey. Maybe because I...
by Laura Cabanillas | Jul 1, 2015
A brick is just a brick. It is not good. It is not bad. It just is. What you choose to do with a brick can change someone’s life forever. If you choose to throw that brick through someone’s living room window, it could strike someone, and seriously injure them. If you...
by Laura Cabanillas | May 31, 2015
When I was a little girl, I was nice. I was a really, really nice girl. And good. Just ask my parents! I was not perfect mind you, but I tried to be good; to follow all of the rules and do everything just right so everyone around me would be pleased with me. I wanted...
by Laura Cabanillas | Oct 27, 2014
I watched him for nearly half an hour, standing at the door, giving out bulletins, greetings, smiles, and at times, a hug, to those who reached for one. No one knew that he was in pain, that his hip was bothering him, or that his mind was racing with worry about his...
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