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I was unravelling, but then God brought a cat into my life…
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Sharmila Meadows2023-12-01T09:15:00
Six years ago, my life somewhat unravelled, touching my health, relationships and career. As I came to terms with loss and collapsing security, I grappled with God. His response was swift and clear: ”all the best things in your life, I have dropped into your lap.” And just so, Mollie arrived. Dropped into my lap one summer. I was building a second career as a writer, after burnout closed a successful first career.
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