Stray Cat & Sewing Machine Miracle: A Reminder to Trust Your Inner Movie Star

Sometimes, life hands us small miracles — if we notice them and act. Here’s one that reminds me why.

STRAY CAT

A few weeks ago, a stray kitten plopped herself on our patio — and she wouldn’t leave.

She talked alllllll day long.

Every day.

Morning and night.

Oh sure, she appreciated food.

But what she really wanted was a forever home.

Attention. Loving. Scratches on her back.

She gobbled it all up — more than the food.

She was insistent that I find her a home.

Todd’s allergic to cats, so our house was out of the question.

After a few weeks, no luck.

We were going to take her to the vet to get checked that weekend, and then she’d be in a foster home.

And then… YESTERDAY HAPPENED.

SEWING MACHINE

I have an industrial sewing machine from a previous business —

making couture dog collars.

Shipped it to Mexico with other furniture when we moved in 2016.

My heart wasn’t in it anymore, though I would tinker on it occasionally.

YESTERDAY, I remembered a friend’s sister who had been dreaming of a sewing machine.

I felt a strong urge to gift it to her — not knowing what it would mean.

Her story:

She'd been saving for a sewing machine for years.

This week, she had an amazing opportunity for her son to attend private school.

She sacrificed her own dream, putting all her money toward his education.

And the next day… I offered to gift her my sewing machine.

CHILLS.

But wait — there’s more.

As I wrote to my friend about giving his sister the machine,

I jokingly asked if he wanted a kitten —

even though they already have many animals.

He said YES.

This beautiful kitten got her wish.

THE MIRACLE

It all happened so fast.

So easily.

A simple thought, acted on.

Now:

• A son will go to private school.

• A mother will make beautiful things.

• A kitten named Gertrude has a loving forever home. 🤍

  
  

Now that makes me happy.

That’s what life is about.

INNER MOVIE STAR REFLECTION

Miracles happen when we notice small nudges,

when we act on fleeting thoughts,

and when we trust that life can work out beautifully.

This is the magic of being the star of your own life — creating moments of joy, connection, and love.

Find your inner movie star.

xo Kathleen Naomi

My character Larleen, about miracles...