Camille Strate (1,248) Camille Strate JoyZAChoice SearchWarp Author Since: October 27, 2007

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Camille Olivia Strate is a writer and critter keeper who lives in the foothills of Southern California. Her greatest passion is helping people care for their critters. Teaching folks the language of animals so the can 'hear' what they need is among her greatest achievements. A new non-profit called The RAJA Project is about to launch, offering financial assistance to elderly citizens who might otherwise be unable to pay for their pets' Veterinary needs. Visit her personal site at http://www.joyzachoice.com

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hi camille,

 

i believe the same way. this was a well written, inspiring article. i have my bedroom made into a cubby with a door, and all my favorite things around me, and then, the same for my computer table, and front porch swing. so, all the places i spend the most time in, are giving me positive energy. i have a lot of crystals and healing stones, etc. thanks for sharing some really good tips.

 

best regards,

 

sue

hey sue~ thanks for always reading (and commenting) on my missives. i'm happy to hear you're 'tuned in' to what makes you feel good. it makes such a difference, doncha think? live well, my friend. it's all that really matters!

 

camille

Wow! Camille! Nice article again...

 

I really like the statement: 'Live in the Grace of Gratitude! Your Life depends on it!'

 

We are so engrossed with our problems we forget all other things.

 

Its good that God always makes us realize about the things around us.

 

God Bless You...

Hi Camille. First off, I like the new photo. Secondly, this is a wonderful story. I talk to my mom often (she died in 1983), but never have thought of actually sending her a letter. You are correct that writing it down and sending it off offers more closure. I will have to give it a try. I was still young enough when she died (31) that I didn't have the maturity to speak to some of the difficult issues between us and they have remainded unresolved (like not wanting to give her a grandbaby). This could do the trick.

 

Thanks so much,

 

Dianne

hi camille.

i'm glad to see you writing more.

my mom passed away 19 years ago, and i talk to her everyday, several times. i have a few pictures of her on my computer desk, and i look at them often. i have never, in all these years, doubted she heard me.

thanks for a great article.

my best,

sue

Wow! wonderful expression of your emotion for your mom. That is so sweet. Though I didn't cry but I felt my emotion surging inside my heart for my mom (Today she has come to my home). I just loved your article and added to my 'favourites'.

 

It's a stress reliever for both, you as you write all your emotion and for the readers who get that from the box.

 

You know, in a way you're serving both the postal department and the post peons.

 

Keep on writing (both articles and letters). May God Bless you abundantly!

You are right, Camille. Sometimes--especially if we read the newspaper or watch the news on TV--it is hard to find a reason to smile. But any day that we are able to get out of bed and enjoy our world, is a day to smile.

 

Thanks for reminding us to look for that reason.

 

Sandra

Yes, so much negatives to think about these days we get into a rut and forget we have things that make us smile. They are family, loved ones, friends. The rest are not worth taking it out on them. I wish I could remeber that as well. My opinion, take your phone out. It is a lot easier just to deal with the mail. Nice job.

Camille, you made cry happy tears. What a beautiful way to handle that. So far I have not lost a close family member, but I am keeping this one tucked away in my memory. Thanks for sharing and I am sure it makes someone wonder and smile :-)

PS: nice picture!

I think that this is wonderful, Camille. My own mother passed 10 years ago and to this day, when something exciting or sad happens, I think of her immediately and then remember... Maybe I'll try this. Thank you for a very warm, touching piece!

hi camille,

i was pretty happy myself :) it's been a long time.

someday.....

my best to you,

sue

Hi Camille,

 

It is amazing what a little gratitude and smile can do. I smile and laugh everyday and it makes a world of difference. God bless

hi camille,

 

i'm living it, babe, every word of what you said. today, our new neighbor stopped by with his one year old little girl. i was walking in the grass with her, smiling at her energy and happiness from picking up a dead leaf, and rocks, and pointing to everything, it's all new to her, she just started walking a few weeks ago. it was the best therapy. her father said he was surprised, she never goes to anybody right away, and she was lifting her arms for me to hold her, etc. i just said, "it's a sense."

 

thanks for a great, well written and so true article,

 

my best,

 

sue

There's the pretty face I've been wanting to see :-) Great job on this article Camille. So true. Empty and repititous prayer without thought to what is being said is just Babble. In fact that is what Jesus called it. He told us not to use repitious prayer but he gave us a model which showed us that we share from our own heart. I love sitting at the edge of a cliff over looking the ocean in spending time with God as well. To me it is so majestic and the roar of the ocean and how it stops in just the right place causes my heart to rise up and praise Him in my own words.

 

Again, great job!! love, hugs, and friendship, Teresa

Sadly I think your focus was correct but your conclusion may be somewhat wrong. You said it excellently and I agree but you can find God anywhere and he certainly is in that church, you just didn't recognize Him. People forget church is not about the person sitting next to you and what they are doing or others it is all about you and how you chose to communicate with God. I'm catholic and find that when I focus on Him there isn't any issue. Thanks for the good article.

Wonderful article, Camille. I, too, have thought a lot about the church "building" and I feel that you don't have to be in church to be close to God. I'm a firm believer that you carry God with you if you chose--He's in your heart and being the Creator, He is in all things. You can't go anywhere that you could leave Him behind--even the non-believer will have God with them wherever they go.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Sandra

hi camille,

 excellent article. your mom was very wise, especially for her generation. i did the same thing, and my mom also accepted it, but she didn't have any words of wisdom to go with it, although she had many words of wisdom, just not on that subject. if i raise my hands outstretched, up in the air, or to my side, i still come in contact with energy, and i firmly believe your words can haunt you if you don't choose them wisely. i like your picture,

my best,

sue

It was an excellent article. Keep the good work going...

Good article. Anything that helps people must be shared with all..

hi camille,

 

i totally relate to this well written, interesting story. i have crohn's, and if i don't keep it under control with my mind, it's not good, let's say. i just wrote a story about how you can will good thoughts to put you in a mood of safety and security. the mind is a powerful piece of equipment. i'm glad we're both smart, or desperate! enough to go to such measures. i enjoyed your article.

 

thanks for writing it,

 

my best,

 

sue

hi camille,

 

you had my heart through this article. i am very close to my maltipoo, he's adorable, and it's like he's real. i have talked to him like he was a person since i first got him in the car. if i couldn't feed him, i'd go to a shelter, or even the police department, and weigh on the policemen's code of decency to give me some money for dogfood, or the fire department, or the chuches.

 

other than that, how the hell are you?

 

thanks for a great article,

 

my best,

 

sue

Hi Camille, I didn't recognize you from your new picture :-)

 

This is great advice - very inspirational. But I have to admit, the best tool I have in my tool box/belt is my husband :-) He always says to me, "what are you going to do when I die?" My response is, "Hire a cute contractor." Seriously, I have learned a few things from him and so have my children. It's great that you have a dad who taught you well. I know what you mean about the smell of wood. What a great gift idea for your niece! Bravo on the great article!

Hi camille, I didn't recognize you by your new picture :-)

 

This is a wonderfully inspirational aritcle. But I have to admit, the most important tool I have in my tool belt is my husband :-)

 

I work with him often and he has shown me how to do many things, but he is the general contractor so I leave things to the expert. He always says, "what are you going to do when I die?" I tell him I will hire a cute contractor :-) My son and daughter have learned some great things from their dad as well. You are blessed to have such a great dad!! Great gift idea too!

Perfect! I have been trying to find a comprehensive list for all of the girls in our family. Thanks for making it easy for us. :-)

Hi Camille,

 

I have seen the same situation here. My husband recently killed his mother's dog because they could not afford to take him to the vet. She was ashammed and didn't tell anybody until it was to late. It's sad. We live in a poor state and seniors can barely survive on their Social Security and the food bank.

hi camille,

 

very well done. mixing two different stories into one, and making it work.

 

i bet sears is going to glad to see you coming. i wish your niece good luck.

 

she has a good, loving aunt.

 

now, does she have a laptop :)

 

best regards,

 

sue

Good, well-written, informational article for the lady that is home alone. However, even though my husband has a shop full of tools, I like to keep my own tool box handy here in the house whenever I have some tinkering that I need to do myself.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Sandra

I find my wife, although at times i get a little upset, can be pretty good at doing some of the "manly" tasks" that are consider do it yourself types.

Interesting article Camille

 

I have a husband and I'm glad that I do. However, I often find that if I want something fix or changed, I have to start the project and hope that he helps me to finish it. Sometimes he helps and sometimes he doesn't.

No Camille none of them can and yet we put them all back into office every election.

You are perceived as being "wealthy" by the government definition not reality. That is the category many find themselves in, yes on $900.00 a month. I hope that clarifies your question?

See my prior comments. Sadly you fit into that category that many do not even think about. I know first hand and your article is right. Do they care, no.

"NINE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO DOLLARS A MONTH." Sorry you are wealthy by our own governments definition. In fact I know some making $600.00 a month who

are to wealthy. Rhetorically one suspects you need to go to Mexico, become a citizen there and then come back illegally and then you might get help to keep your pet, no strings attached. Yes Camille, and I hope you're not voting Republican or Democrat? If so you have you have answered  your own question. Best wishes.

Camille, I agree that asking why is not helpful, even though most of us tend to ask it. Enjoyed your article. We change for the better when we try not to sweat stuff...whatever is going on in the day. Apart from the really important stuff that I guess we should sweat. You are very good at descriptive writing that puts the reader "in the scene."

Great article, Camille. I too, believe in 'not sweating the small stuff' or any 'stuff' for that matter especially 'stuff' beyond our control. It will work out one way or another and making ourselves sick with worry won't change the outcome one iota!

 

Sandra

hi camille.

 

cool picture.

 

i believe in every concept you brought up. it's not always easy when you're in the thick of things, but if we can remember what you said, it does seem to work. thanks for sharing,

 

sue