Kori Heuss

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My grandmother, Myrna, came over to gril steaks on memorial day.  She is 92 and sharp as Wolverine's nails.  On the way to the backyard she paused and said "You have THREE cats now?  That's too many cats."  I said I know, but that my neighbor's kitten moved in under my deck and that my neighbor didn't want the cat anymore so it eventually made the transition into my house.  She said.  "Your house is going to smell".  I explained that my cats do not pee on the floor or anywhere else except the litter box for that matter.  She said "Can't you just drop that one there off somewhere?".  I hugged her.  The addition of this kitten means that I have four animals now, three cats and a dog.  The thing is, I say yes.  My neighbor asks me about a cat, and I say yes.  I can't help it.  I'm not good at no's.  And, I think my life is better because of it.  I never know what is around the corner in my life.  I tend to just go with it and sometimes I surprise myself.  I have discovered that I can take care of four animals.  I can finish a marathon.  I can risk everything I own to purchase my own business.  That's not saying I don't have my moments.  Sometimes I get tired of vacuuming daily.  At mile 22 of a marathon, I think that signing up was a pretty stupid idea.  And, when I can't sleep at night because I'm thinking about my company's financials I wonder if it's the right decision.  But, I wouldn't be happy if I didn't do these things.  I like the challenge.