Candler, NC, USA
female, age 53
committed relationship
Creative Writer Speaks: A little bit of spanish, Giam or God, Falling-In-Love, Friendship, Tiger, Elephant, Horse, Canadian Baby Seal, Chimp, Dolphin, Cat and Dog, English
Joined Nov 15, 2002
Today’s Shine A Light (where we do a simple act of kindness for an individual) is for a long-time Care2 member and her extraordinary commitment to animals.
You may know her as BarbCat. She has been working to protect animals for most of her life and has been a member of Care2 since 2002. Barb has spent hundreds of hours signing petitions, sharing stories about animals in need, talking with her Care2 friends and working to be a positive influence for good — all done while overcoming a significant disability.
Barb’s commitment to animals has always been a part of her life. Even as a young child, she was devoted to her family’s pets and they were devoted to her. Her family and friends nicknamed her “Snow White” because when they would go outside or spend time at local nature preserves, animals would literally flock to her, climbing on her wheelchair and into her lap when possible. Barb’s love for animals is contagious and spreads to all those she meets. She recently encouraged employees where she lives to sign up to do a charity walk with her to help raise money for local animal issues.
Please take a moment to send some love and good wishes to BarbCat by leaving a comment. We’ll make sure those messages are shared with Barb.
about Randy Paynter
Randy Paynter is the Founder & CEO of Care2 - the largest online community of people making a difference in healthy & green living, human rights and animal welfare. Randy holds an AB from Harvard and an MBA from Stanford.
Today's Shine A Light (where we do a simple act of kindness for an individual) is for a long-time Care2 member and her extraordinary commitment to animals.
I sure do miss you Steve-O!! He's doing his work from Heaven, now!
It's been one year since your untimely passing......this is in memory of you, Steve-O....to let you know we miss you and will never forget you and all the wonderful work you did for the animals!
Don't forget to light a candle for those you love....
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BarbAnMark Forever ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excitement, excitement!! Mark called me on Aug 30th and said he is almost through with his contract in Alaska and he hopes to be back in the United States flying transfer for medical supplies. I suppose this means he will be working mainly for doctors/hospitals in emergency situations.
I haven't heard anymore about his Esophageal Cancer. He said he hates taking medicine because he can never remember to take it, and it's dangerous for pilots to be on meds especially if they make 'em sleepy.
So......we're getting closer to the day when Mark finally lands his in Asheville, NC at the Asheville Regional Airport where my family will escort me to meet him....to FINALLY Meet The Man of My Dreams for almost 1 decade. I will keep you posted.
For now however, I ask that you would please keep me and Mark in your prayers and thank y'all so much for keeping us in your prayers/good thoughts. It means the to both of us.
God Bless,
Barb & Mark
Here's a small example of what mark does...please click on the plane. What Does a Plane Go Through Before It Can Fly?
"My interest is in the future because I'm going to spend the rest of my life there." Charles F Kettering inventor
For Some Poppin' Good Fun....
Be sure your volume is on!
Have fun!!
Please say hello to my new Godchildren....or should I say Godmice? They belong to Tracy B., and they are the little angels sent by her belated mouse Speedy....to bring everyone a smile!
This is Zip giving Pip a hug while sharing a drink:
And lastly, this is little Pixie:
My name is Marshmallow and I’m a 4-week-old kitten. A short while ago, I could have died. My sister and I were out in the world on our own without our mother. My sister Smore was doing ok, but I was having health problems. I couldn’t see; my eyes were filled with debris and they burned with terrible irritation.
I'm very good at lifting my friends' spirits. Basically, I'm a very happy lady who chooses to see the glass half FULL instead of half EMPTY. I have a heart full of LOVE for humans and animals. But if you KILL 20 SWEET, INNOCENT, BABIES, MY HEART TURNS COLD, FULL OF SADNESS and ANGER!! And BELIEVE THEE ME!! You do NOT want to stand it my way when I'm ANGRY. But, this rarely happens. I'm actually laid back, easy-going, full of humor!! I'll make you laugh once you get to know me.
I followed Micky Dolenz around the Southeast for 13 years when he reunited with Davy Jones and Peter Tork as The Monkees, thanks in great part to my family. Micky even let me and my sister sit on the stage with him when he gave a concert in Atlanta but it was a real disappointment because Micky's back was to us during the entire concert! How rude! LOL :)
My Philosophy
Never stop believing in you.
What Gives Me Hope
God's promise of a brand new day! =)
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
I would make sure everyone had a good job, a place to live, and an animal to love.
What/who changed my life and why
The person who changed my life is my Mama. She taught me how to laugh at myself, enjoy being in the "now" and believe in my dreams. She also inspired me to poetry because of the beautiful poetry she wrote.
"Two great minds in the same ditch!" (Meaning two people could have the same exact thought and live across town or across the world.) Betty C. Knight my Mom 1930-1989
If You Want To Make It Into Heaven
(May 5)
If you care about seeing your loved ones againRepent of your sins If you want to make it into HeavenOpen your heart and Let Jesus in!Do...
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Hi Barb ~ Thank You for the awareness article on Pet Cancer. Very sad, but we just never know what could happen to our beloved pets. Today is the Canadian 'Victoria Day' long weekend. (named so after Queen Victoria, as we used to be a British Colony). Being doing some gardening and came across this...... Enjoy
THANK YOU FOR THE GREEN STAR.....
Memorial Day will soon be here in the USA.....So I WAS IN THE MOOD
Thinking about my parents, and for some of you, your grandparents, who were young when these songs and dance were popular.
Some of these youth never to return from WWII
In Memory of my Father, my Daddy Len, and Momma Lee
Pretty flowers for YOU my lovely thoughtful friend BarbKnight to thank you for your kindness in thinking of me while I as unwell,it meant a lot to me,YOU are a treasure.May your week be filled with sunshine and wonderful birds singing.Love and hugs Liz Xx