The story of Randi Hope is one that must be told. I've referred to Randi several times throughout my writings, but one must know the real story of how Randi Hope came to be. Most families have a pet or two - normally these are cats or dogs, even fish or birds. Then there are those that live on the outskirts of civilization that have their own private zoos with exotic creatures that both excite and frighten children all at the same time. My family is caught somewhere between those two ends of the spectrum. We are a normal family, in a normal house, with a normal life. But tucked away inside these facades of normalcy are multiple pairs of little loving eyes hanging upside down from a carefully placed limb, lounging about on the roof or even running full circles on a tiny plastic wheel deep within my daughter's bedroom. We never set out with any goals to procure these creatures... they simply find us. If there is an injured animal anywhere around, its internal GPS will
Joey, Allie... This is for you. May these stories be like tiny feathers that will one day drift down out of nowhere, bringing back great memories and smiles. You have brought me true joy with your laughter and song. This is your roadmap back to your youth and my guide home when memories fade. What a blessing it has been! What a blessing it continues to be.