Wed Wishing You a Good Day

Twins Win

Thanks to my kids for a fun party/dinner watching the twins game. Sorry Justin had to work and Tia and Mike had to leave early. We had a great time with them all. Rosa screamed with the rest of us but always "go Joe Mauer" her favorite

Poor Emma another day of rain and she hates going to the bathroom in the rain. She will wait till she seems miserable.

My throat hurts but I think it is just from yelling through the game? We will be at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley at 1 tomorrow to show MS patients who come there for mtgs the service dogs and what they can do in general and for those with MS. Judy and Keiley will be there. (Emma's foster mom) and Rosie and Loti. I taught both Judy and Rosie's children at one time. Though it was not Judy's decision that I received Emma. That was a surprise for both of us. Rosie also was a good pal to Emma as she was being trained. How fun for Emma to see them both tomorrow.

Emma Went to The Vet

Emma was so nervous at the vet. They decided to take her into the carpeted conference room where she seemed more comfortable for the exam. The Vet told me she looked great. I was pleased. She needed some immunizations. We also will be having her get some dental work done. This will be within the next 6 weeks. We have to set the date with them. She was doing just fine in all other ways.

Another dog we saw it turned out had a large mass in the abdomen. It was a little dog and I didn't know the bread. The owner looked so very very sad. We felt so fortunate that Emma's only concern was to clean her teeth. We can handle that.

It is Tuesday and I rarely am up at 5:20 am. Unlike those who working days I can go back to bed. The big game between the Twins and Detroit for 1st place in the division is tonight. Anna, Rosa, Mike, and Tia are coming over to watch the game. How fun is that?

It is raining again today. We can use it but it has been a lot of days of rain and/or no sun. Emma will only go to the bathroom when it stops for awhile unless she is desperate. It is amazing how fast she can go outside , "go" and come back in the rain.

We wish you a good day...Mary and the back to bed dog Emma








I will write more later.

Oops forgot to write and off to bed. We are fine - more tomorrow. Hope you had a good weekend. Loved the Twins Victories the past days.

Exercising with the Dog

I found a cute slide show on Web Md. Follow this link and click on exercising with dogs.
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/default.htm

It has been days since Emma and I could go for a walk outside due to wind and then rain. It is so wet the past four days she hasn't wanted to be outside much. Hopefully we will take her to a store today or tomorrow to get some more walking in.
I wish I could "walk" her but with my scooter I accomplish the same thing. I am so happy to be outside playing with her on good days - even in the snow. She loves the snow.

Leaves are falling and I hope during the dry days she will get to have her fun in the leaves. She just loves that. Today we are cozy indoors, doing a few chores and not expecting to go anywhere at all. Bummer I left the book I am reading in Greg's van it would be a good day to get some reading accomplished. fun too.

It seems like Fridays are when i get calls done for personal business and gosh this time of year people tend to take that day off for a long weekend. Usually it is a good time to look at changing leaves, go up the north shore (I have a friend there Brr) etc before it gets cold for winter. Glad for them to get the day off but frustrating when I want to reach them.

I am anticipating a quiet weekend. Next weekend will be busy Fri-Sunday due to a wedding and Sunday a big celebration at Greg's work...a reunion of the student peer leaders who have worked with him.

Well be creative in your exercise with your dog. But plan water for both the pet and you.

Have a great weekend

Twins Won Today yeah.

It is a rainy, windy day here. We went to water exercise, watched part of the baseball game and then hunkered down for a nap.
Emma had to go out between raindrops to do her duty.

Wed at 1 pm at Regency Hospital on Hidden Lakes pkwy in Golden Valley we are having a demonstration of three service dogs. Peggy will bring Thor, Judy will have Keiley, and I will have Emma. It is at 1 am but will likely be crowded. The primary audience is people with MS but others are welcome too.

I am pretty tired today so will relax tonight. I might be getting a cold but not sure.

Mary and Emma say stay warm and snuggle in if you live where fall has come. We need the rain badly as Sept was dry and a drought this summer...but brr brr.

Wednesday

I heard the new graduates will be taking their dogs home tonight. They do that during training so you can ask questions as you get use to being a team.

I remember that day.

Dear Emma,

I was so nervous the day I took you home.
I didn't see Judy and I am sure it was an emotional day for her.
She left your bed, favorite toys etc to take with you.

I was happy and scared.
So worried to take you from a family that loved you.
So thrilled to start our life together.
Nervous about if I could handle your needs and emotional needs too.
It was mid Oct and I was so nervous I thought I would throw up.
But also excited.

You came home and were so curious about the house.
We all sat in a circle staring at you.
You had a favorite toy from Judy and kept bringing the ball
From one person to another
At first I was suppose to be the sole person playing with you
Gosh that confused you
It was obvious you grew up with children/teens

I can't believe what has happened since that night
You were very good
You slept by the bed in your own bed

Now you sleep right on the bed with me
Most nights
We are comfortable together
We are a team

I wish I could tell the new graduates
Not to be so nervous
It takes time
But gently day after day
week after week
month after month
year after year
the relationship grows...

now here you are Emma
Such and important relationship in my daily life
We have such fun together
We snuggle together
We sleep together
We are ssuch buddies

Thank you Emma
Thank you for helping me through that first night
and so many more
You are adorable, funny, helpful, and such a bright spot in my life.

I love you............Mary