Emery Law Office - August 2021

Emery Law Office - August 2021

AUGUST 2021

DO FORGIVE, DON’T FORGET

THE HEALING POWER OF LETTING HURTS GO

whole thing can be awkward and uncomfortable. But I think it’s really important to think hard about the big and small things that hurt us, and how forgiveness can heal. We all have some version of the question “After a car crash, should you forgive the person who hurt you?” hanging over our heads, even if we’ve never been in a collision. Maybe it’s, “After a divorce, should you forgive the person who left you?” or “After a hurtful comment, should you forgive the person who made it?” Big and small offenses both sting. Even a passing comment can hurt someone, whether it’s intended to or not, and it’s hard to let that stuff go. Personally, I’m in favor of forgiveness. When we don’t forgive people and hold on to our grudges instead, we end up walking around bitter and angry. We let the people who hurt us take up space in our heads when we could be using it for better things. I’ve found that the best strategy for me is to take time to clear my head, and then go back to the person who hurt me and explain what they did from my perspective and how it made me feel. Other people have no idea what baggage you’re carrying and vice versa, so these conversations can go a long way toward creating understanding and forgiveness. This doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be consequences to the person’s

actions. You may still want to cut them out of your life or take them to court for compensation. I’m not a fan of the phrase “forgive and forget!” but it’s amazing how good it feels to have a grudge lifted. I think my clients who say “yes” to forgiveness heal from their injuries even faster, although I don’t have a doctor’s note to prove it. If you make a mistake and hurt someone, I think it’s equally important to own your actions. Sometimes we screwup, andwe need to learn how to admit that. (I know it’s hard — I’ve been there!) Then, we have to figure out how to forgive ourselves, whether we get forgiveness from the person we hurt or not. The more I think about it, the more I feel each of the two types of clients I described are completing each half of the forgiveness puzzle. The clients who forgive need to be convinced that even unwitting mistakes have consequences, and taking action isn’t just okay — it’s the right thing to do. Meanwhile, the clients who don’t forgive are missing out on healing. I can’t blame any of them. LIke I said, forgiveness is a sticky subject! But I hope if you’re coming to terms with it, you’ll try to practice a little bit of grace with yourself and the other humans on this planet. Ultimately, that’s what will help you grow and give you peace of mind. -Melissa Emery

“After a car crash, should you forgive the person who hurt you?”

All of our clients here at Emery Law Office have that question hanging over their heads, and they all answer it differently. You wouldn't believe how many calls we get from people who have been seriously injured but aren’t sure they want an attorney to pursue their case. They’ve already decided to say “yes” to forgiveness. Sometimes the person who hurt them is a family member or a friend, but sometimes it's a stranger. Either way, these clients believe that even though the person who hurt them did something wrong, they didn't mean the harm they caused. It’s hard for them to reconcile taking that person to court to get the compensation they need. Of course, sometimes we get people who are the exact opposite! They hold a grudge against the person who injured them for the pain and suffering they caused. These clients don’t have any trouble going to court, but they do have trouble forgiving and moving on with their lives. I can understand both perspectives. Forgiveness is a sticky subject, and not just when cars and traffic lights are involved. It’s sometimes hard to know how to forgive each other and when we should or even howwe should ask for or receive forgiveness. The

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DOUBLE YOUR VEGETABLES IN DAYS!

How to Regrow Your Store-Bought Veggies With Food Scraps

If you usually toss your vegetable scraps straight into the trash can or compost bin, stop now! Bok choy, green onion, celery, romaine lettuce, and many other vegetables are easy to regrow right in your kitchen with a bit of water and sunlight. This trick will save you money on produce and prevent extra trips to the grocery store. What can I regrow? The list of vegetables you can regrow is almost endless: basil, romaine lettuce, carrots (although you’ll only create more tops), green onions, green garlic, celery, cilantro, bok choy, lemongrass, ginger, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, rosemary, and lemon balm (to name a few). Some people even regrow

fruit by planting pineapple stalks, kiwi seeds, or lemon seeds. Visit EmpressofDirt.net for a list of 39 fruits and vegetables to start with and tips for which part of each plant to use. How do I get started? To regrow most vegetables, all you need is a small glass container, water, sunlight, and time. To regrow bok choy, for example, place the end of the bunch cut side-up in an inch or two of water and set it in a sunny spot. Soon, new leaves will start to poke out of the chopped end! You can continue growing the vegetable until you have enough for your next recipe. Then, keep snipping off pieces to enjoy as long as you’d like. Once the roots are a few inches

long, you can plant your re-grown vegetables in soil or compost them knowing they’ve done double duty. If you want a more detailed guide to the regrowing process, pick up “RegrowYour Veggies: Growing Vegetables from Roots, Cuttings, and Scraps” by Melissa Raupach and Felix Lill. Can I do this forever? The short answer is yes and no. Most vegetables can’t thrive forever on water and sunlight alone, so unless you turn your little regrowing operation into a full garden, you’ll still have to visit the farmers market after one or two regrowings. That said, regrowing food can become a lifelong habit that saves you money and helps prevent excess waste. It’s a win-win!

HOWWE KEEP OUR FURRY FRIENDS SAFE AND COOL EMERY PETS BEAT THE HEAT!

Here in Kentucky, July is the hottest month of the year, but August isn’t far behind. When temperatures soar, it’s important we protect our pets from the heat and give them access to their favorite ways to stay cool. Heatstroke is rare in dogs and cats, but it happens! To protect your pet, make sure they have access to plenty of shade, water, and shelter during the day and try to make sure they get their exercise in during the cooler early hours. Of course, it’s also important to never leave your pet alone in a hot car. Heatstroke is less of a concern for indoor pets unless you don’t have air conditioning.

To learn more about this issue, look for the page “How Can I Prevent Heatstroke in My Pet?” on the American Animal Hospital Association website, AAHA.org. Below, you’ll find just a fewways our team at Emery Law keeps our precious pets cool.

Lorie's pup Gerty cooling off over the AC vent

Maribel Belen Paralegal

I take my dog, Yuki, a Japanese spitz/Shih Tzu mix, to a grooming spa to get a haircut when it’s hot. I also bathe my dog regularly to avoid heatstroke.

Zach Bozell Receptionist

Lorie Fullerton Paralegal

Soapy, my male Turkish van cat, lives indoors and seems to not be fazed by the summer heat. He continues sunbathing by the windows and even crawling under the bed covers when the sun is too high to catch through the windows.

When Gerty, my English bulldog, comes in from outside, even if it has just been a few minutes, she stands directly over the air conditioning vent in the kitchen floor until she cools off. How do your furry friends keep cool in the summer? We’d love to hear about it, especially if you have a cute photo or two to share. Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/EmeryLawOffice/ to post your tips and snapshots.

Yuki poses with a Yuki-lookalike cake!

Joel Franklin Attorney

Lucy, my goldendoodle, lies on cool surfaces to beat the heat when she isn't outside jumping in my pond.

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BARKS FROM BELLA

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE KEBABS This simple recipe can make any breakfast a little more fun. We recommend pairing your kebabs with your favorite kind of eggs. INGREDIENTS

Meet My Pawesome Relaxation Spot

Hey, friend! It has been ages and ages! I hope you’ve been having a good summer full of rope toys, balls, and all of the other things you like. Mine has been fantastic . My brothers and sisters have been home a lot more, and I’ve had so much fun running around and playing with them! Zach even came back from that scary place, “college,” which I was sure he would never do. I was so excited to see him that my tail wagged my whole body. My dad, Dave, has been home a lot, too. My mom, Melissa, says he had time off work because “a chip shortage shut the plants down.” I have no idea what that means, but I’m happy he’s here! In June, Mom and Dad even had the whole family here for a visit. I felt so spoiled. Everyone wanted to play with me and pet me, and it was the best time ever. There’s only one problem with all of this fun. When there are so many people to see and run around with, sometimes my paws get tired. It’s hot in the summer, too, and my black fur doesn’t help! That’s when I know it’s time to go to my pawesome relaxation spot and chill out for a while. My spot is on the back deck. Mom and Dad have a firepit back there with deck seats around it, and there’s also a lounge chair which I LOVE. It’s the most comfortable place ever to rest and relax when my paws get tired from playing, running with the horses, or having fun with my friend Sadie. I just go back there, flop down, and take a nap. It’s heaven. Of course, the best time to use my pawesome spot is when Mom and Dad are on the deck, too. They like to relax in their chairs and watch the fire. I love it when we’re all on the deck chilling together. They never try to steal my pawesome spot — they’re considerate like that!

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7 oz frozen, fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed

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20 oz pineapple chunks, drained 10 medium-sized, fresh mushrooms

2 tbsp butter, melted Maple syrup, to taste

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5 metal or soaked wooden kebab skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut sausages in half. Thread alternating sausage halves, pineapple chunks, and mushrooms onto kebab skewers. Brush with butter and syrup. 2. Grill over medium heat, regularly turning and basting with syrup, until sausages are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help.

How do you relax in the summertime? Do you have a favorite nap spot, too? I hope you do. Sometimes taking a break makes the fun times even better.

Bella

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THE HEALING POWER OF LETTING HURTS GO 1

LEARN HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR VEGETABLES

EMERY PETS BEAT THE HEAT! 2

BELLA’S TOP TIP FOR A RELAXING SUMMER

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE KEBABS 3

MEET ODIN, THE FIREPROOF DOG 4

MEET ODIN, THE FIREPROOF DOG

THIS GREAT PYRENEES GUIDED HIS GOATS THROUGH A WILDFIRE

In October 2017, California was in flames. One of those blazes was the Tubbs Fire, which charred its way through 36,800 miles of forests and vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma County. More than 5,600 buildings were destroyed, and 22 people were killed. But when the flames finally died, a four-legged hero emerged from the ashes: Odin, the Great Pyrenees dog. Odin belonged to Ariel and Roland Hendel, two farmers in Sonoma County. When the Tubbs Fire threatened to char their home, they packed up as many of their animals and precious items as they could. Unfortunately, their flock of goats wouldn’t fit in the getaway vehicle — and their goat-herding dog, Odin, refused to abandon them. Great Pyrenees are prized livestock guardian dogs that will do anything to protect their charges, and Odin lived up to his breed.

"I said, ‘Okay, Odin, take care of the goats. You'll be fine,’" Roland Hendel told ABC News.

Both Hendels were sure they were seeing their dog for the last time. Their hearts sank even further when they heard their home had burned down completely. But on a trip back to examine the ashes, something amazing happened. “In the distance, I saw Odin's tail," Roland told ABC. "Sure enough, there was Odin coming at the head of all his goats." Not only did Odin survive the fire and run right up to the Hendels for belly rubs, but he also kept every single one of his goats safe! A few wild deer even joined the goats, and he shepherded them through unscathed. The incredible story made the news, and Odin became a local legend.

Unfortunately, even legends don’t live forever. This April, Odin passed away after a long life of tail-wagging, treat-eating, and goat-saving. In his honor, Great Pyrenees Rescue of Missouri gifted the Hendels two new Great Pyrenees pups: Buddy and Snowflake. They’re following in Odin’s pawsteps, protecting the goats he loved so much.

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