
Dr. Mary Anne Fifield, CSAT, CAS, LMFT.
Therapy for Individuals in Recovery

It was late and I was tired, but so restless and worn I could not sleep. “Lord, can I come there and sleep tonight? You said anytime, so I would like to come. I don’t want to be here now.” I did not hear a no, only an increasing desire to go. I decided to…

After our recent special time at Pond Place, I wondered what might be in store for us today. No such wondering for Penny, she was eager to be off. So, we did. Arriving, we found the Troupe waiting for us. We went through what has become our greeting ritual, with me taking special care to…

Penny and I entered, what I now consider my special place, with ease and anticipation. The Troupe was waiting for us as well as Jesus. Penny, being of faster feet, got her jump-snuggle-wiggle-lick hug first. I felt such joy watching them love each other. Creator and creature, perfect. She jumped down and moved to her…

The day here was cold, cloudy, blustery, a typical January day. I was looking forward to having time in the Pond Place to warm up, inside and out. Penny shook herself, to warm up(?), and ran to the door. Out we went, but only had a few steps into the warm energizing air. She shook…

After the gentle time with Mary, I wondered what was in store for us today. Only one way to learn, step out to find out. When we stepped on the path I turned around, curious again about how this place was kept separate from the world outside. I let Penny run, confident in her safety,…