Dear Shookie:

“Isn’t it unbelievable what the universe gives us and we have no idea what it means?“- yes, it is unbelievable, this is why I don’t believe it. What is your definition of universe as you used it in this sentence?

“If you are doing something and it’s 11:11 that is what you are supposed to be doing at that moment“- would this include a person who commits a crime at exactly that time?

“I used to work with my local Humane Society…“- thank you for doing this important, courageous and indeed humane work!

“My Balinese baby’s head is finally healing and looks a lot better…  ‘NEVER’ put peroxide, ointments, or bacterial flush on a cat wound it is toxic to use on cats’ open wounds“- glad your fur baby is healing. The boldfaced should be presented as a public announcement.

“I was an expert marksman in the Military and got my canceled weapon and did a bit of competition shooting“- very impressive, Shookie!

“I believe I enjoy shooting because my father had a collection and enjoyed shooting.  My mother was horrified by weapons. I wanted to learn and do most of the things he did.  I would give anything if he knew how I have followed in his footsteps.  I know he would have the biggest smile on his face and be so proud. I lived for him to be proud of me.  Why?  I don’t know unless it was because I loved him so much and was his little shadow which he liked“- the term that crossed my mind as I read this was daddy’s girl. The definition of the term (online): “a girl or woman who is particularly attached to, and indulged by, her father”. The first part fits you very well, but the second part: I don’t think that he indulged/ pampered you.  How did your relationship with your dad affect your relationships with the men in your life, I wonder (Feel free to ignore my wondering).

In any case, you were and still are so very emotionally attached to your dad.  I do not reject all spiritual beliefs and I do hope that somehow, somewhere, he knows how much you still and always love him.

anita