Coffee Companions Coffee Co

06/09/2026

Coffee Companions has given me purpose, meaning, and a mission bigger than myself.

But lately I’ve been realizing something deeper:

Purpose can guide you, but it can’t replace connection.
A mission can move you, but it can’t hold you.
Animals can love you in a beautiful way, but they can’t replace the people who truly see your heart.

Sometimes we don’t realize the value of someone’s presence until we feel the space they used to fill.

I’m learning. I’m growing. I’m trying to become someone who shows up better, loves better, and doesn’t take meaningful connection for granted.

One breath. One lesson. One step forward.

05/29/2026

I’m feeling a lot right now.

I’m thankful. I’m angry. I’m heartbroken. And most of all, I’m relieved that Oliver is safe.

The first photos show Oliver before February, when he was in the care of the Animal Care Center and when I was advocating for him.

In February, his foster parent transferred him to Miranda’s Rescue.

He does not look like the same Oliver, but his spirit is not broken.

Yesterday, when he saw my car, he froze. He knew it was me. When he saw me, he was so happy. That moment was everything, and honestly, one of the most powerful moments I’ve ever had working with animals.

I truly believe if we had not gotten him out, Oliver may not have survived there.

But he’s safe now. Thanks to Dan from and , he’s in the right hands.

We’re going to get him back.

Oliver’s story is not over.

04/30/2026

This birthday weekend in the Pacific Northwest was more than just a getaway. It taught me about real connection.

Allison and Jake have been inviting me to visit for a while now. This time, when the invite came, I finally pulled the trigger and booked a flight.

They opened their home, their family, and their world to me.

For a few days, I got to step outside of my normal routine and be immersed in someone else’s life. Their home, their community, their love for animals, their connection to nature, and the way they move through the world.

Most of the time, it’s just me and a shelter dog. But this weekend reminded me that this work is about people too. It’s about showing up, sharing space, learning from each other, and allowing deeper friendships and community to grow while we’re still here.

I’m truly grateful to have friends like Allison and Jake on this journey of life, connected by a shared love for animals and a desire to make this world a little better.

Thank you both for hosting me, spending my birthday with me, and letting me be part of your world.

04/30/2026

04/26/2026

56 today!🎂
Still here. Still grateful.
Another year to explore more, give back more, connect deeper, and keep making a difference.

01/19/2026

Today I’m pausing with real gratitude for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader who gave his life not just for African Americans, but for all of us. His dream opened doors I get to walk through every day: the chance to work, to create a small business, and to have opportunities that generations before me were denied.

Because of his sacrifice, I’ve been able to build something meaningful with Coffee Companions—something that lets me give back, help shelter dogs, connect people, and bring a little more kindness and beauty into the world. That’s a blessing I never take for granted.

Sometimes it feels like parts of his legacy are being challenged or pulled in different directions. But I believe the best way to honor Dr. King is to keep living his values—by choosing compassion, respect, and understanding in how we treat one another.

No matter who you are or where you come from, you deserve peace, fairness, and the freedom to pursue your dreams. That’s the world he fought for. And that’s the world I’ll keep doing my part to build.

Thank you, Dr. King, for what you gave to this world—and for making it possible for people like me to dream, create, serve, and help others.