Dear Emma,

 The graduation pictures from October 2005

We both had darker hair,

I was skinnier,  both of us younger.

Now you and I are wiser,  calmer

more in a rhythm with 

each other.

Thanks for this gentle day.

You were awesome as they came for home health care

You greet those at the door with a toy

To show off how well you retrieve.

Only dog lovers allowed to care for me.

For us.

You then so nicely wait and watch

You know just the spot where you don't loose track of me

Right there almost dozing if you get comfortable

But eyes read to open in an instant

in case I need anything.

I assure you with the professionals

and a wonderful friend from Church

that now is familiar to you,

that all is okay as they enter.

Yet even as they care for me

Or visit with me

You are right there ready and able to help.

They all admire you.

Oops and today yes we educated one more

nurse about what a service dog can do.

They leave and you are eager to be alone with me

We had some relaxing times outside

But also indoors.

Both tired since I didn't sleep well last night.

Time for bed my angel,   time to cuddle up again with me

Sometimes I get lonely but then often I am not.

I have you

Somehow in all you taught me

You have also taught me to be more at peace 

with myself,  

with my limitations and abilities.

I am blessed as you make just every day easier.

I promise tomorrow you will likely have more time outdoors.

Greg might be home early.

Physical therapist coming.

A young friend and her one year old.

And like every day you will make it awesome.

Thank you God for Emma

A special Birthday wish to Katie Michurski

She is 19 and cared for you in your first home.

I think of the cuddles she gave you

the play time and love of that home.

There love touched you and now through you touches me.

Isn't it wonderful how life works out...

I love you Emma,   Mary