10 December

Zinnia Gets Another Godmother With A Huge Heart

by Jon Katz

Melissa Ortiz, a Mansion aide signed up today to be one of Zinnia’s Godmothers in her mushrooming Circle of Love. We might just change the world.

Counting the people who have e-mailed me,  Zinnia now has about 40 Godmothers, many scattered all over the country. Sue Silverstein of Bishop Maginn High School was the first, followed by Robin at Jean’s Place, and Maria here at the farm.

Melissa Ortiz has a great big heart, her love and enthusiasm for the Mansion residents are very powerful to see. Melissa is a single mother who lives about an hour from the Mansion, she works hard every day and brings great energy and love to the Mansion.

We have become good pals, in addition to her big heart, she has a wonderful sense of humor.  My plan is to surround Zinnia with strong people of a big heart.

She will rise to that and return the love to the world.

You can’t do much better for Godmothers than the very strong and loving women who have signed up so far. Tomorrow, I’ll post a photo of our next Godmother, Kassi Garmley, the Mansion director.

So far, Zin, you have a cordon of great hearts and strong role models. Maybe we can go on tour one day and meet all of your Godmothers. What a hoot that would be.

5 Comments

  1. OK I was feeling somehow unworthy of being a Godmother and that is just damned ridiculous. Of course I qualify. I don’t know why I have these self worth issues. I would so love to join the ranks of all the outstanding and very loving women who have already volunteered. I am not feeling particularly strong these days but I know I have a great heart. Thank you for making this possible.

  2. Jon, I would be honored to be a Godmother for Zinnia. I promise to pray (aka as lightning bolts of positive energy) for her and for each person she touches each day for good health and great happiness. Y’all can come visit to Harrison, AR any time! Much love to you and Maria and all of the animals.

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