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Wise

Wise

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Cindy is leaving out of Louisville in the morning at 8:00 on her trek to San Rafael, California. She's going to Guide Dogs for the Blind where she will meet her new guide dog (a golden retreiver). She and he will train together for two or three weeks. It has been eleven years since she has actually worked a dog, but she's hoping that she'll only have to stay two weeks.

Please pray for her to have a safe trip to San Francisco. She's stopping first in Chicago.

She's excited and I am also. I will miss her much. I may be the one who needs the prayer most. So, thanks for your prayers for her safety and that she'll have a great time there.

Wise
 
You got it my man. Hopefully training will go well and quickly, then she'll be home again.
 
She'll be fine!

She'll be fine!

Morning Wise, I was wondering how Cindy was doing and I'm very happy that she'll finally get a dog in time for the festive season. What a wonderful present!! I'm sure she'll do just fine!! By the way, she hasn't written to me for a long time now, but I hope that once she's back home and setteled with the new dog, we can continue to correspond. She's such a nice and admirable person! Have you already chosen a name for the dog? Say hello to her for me next time you talk to her and of course I'll keep both of you in my prayers! How's your heart doing? Take care and get in touch.
Débora
 
deboraginastewart said:
Morning Wise, I was wondering how Cindy was doing and I'm very happy that she'll finally get a dog in time for the festive season. What a wonderful present!! I'm sure she'll do just fine!! By the way, she hasn't written to me for a long time now, but I hope that once she's back home and setteled with the new dog, we can continue to correspond. She's such a nice and admirable person! Have you already chosen a name for the dog? Say hello to her for me next time you talk to her and of course I'll keep both of you in my prayers! How's your heart doing? Take care and get in touch.
Débora
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Hi Debora. I've had a hard time getting Cindy to the computer. Anyway, I'll tell her you asked about her. Now it'll be a while before she can respond since she's gone now. Her plane was about 1 hour and 20 minutes late leaving this morning. I never stared at a motionless airplane for so long. She doesn't know the dog's name yet. That's a policy with the school to not tell the dog's name until the student it and the student meet. She will meet her dog Monday. Thanks for the prayers...she was calmer about the whole deal than me and her 81 year old mother. We'll be okay though. As far as my heart I'm fine. Have my next checkup in January and probably another stress test and echo in May. It's all routine after you've done it a few times. Thanks for asking.

Wise
 
how wonderful

how wonderful

Wise. THis sounds very exciting for you.....a new member of the family!! I'm sure your wife is doing fine, more than fine!! I'm sure it will be remembered as an exceptional and joy filled adventure.

Best of luck! Keep us posted. And, we love dogs here, so we'll need photos, of course!!

:D Marguerite
 
This is great news and I am sure you and Cindy will both be fine. Golden Retrievers are such wonderful dogs and make terrific family members.

I will pray that she gets home soon and you will not be too lonely.
 
Thanks so much for your prayers and kind words.

Cindy has arrived in San Francisco, although two hours late. But, she has been connected with the people from the school, has been given a diet pepsi and a sandwich and they are on their way to the school.

When she gets home with the new family member, we will post pics.

Thanks again.

Wise
 
Wise, what a wonderful blessing these dogs are. I've seen them work and they are amazing. A wonderful Christmas present early. Your wife is in my prayers for a safe trip home.
 
Wise - That's really exciting!

My wife and I just returned from a week-long trip to the San Francisco area, and we stayed in San Rafael. During our stay we saw several dogs-in-training, out with their trainers. This was such a heart-warming sight that it truly made the trip a great experience. The dogs are so. . . dignified, yet their love and devotion is unconditional. We humans can learn so much from our four-legged siblings, can't we?

Congratulations on the new addition! Please, do remember to post those pictures.
 
epstns said:
Wise - That's really exciting!

My wife and I just returned from a week-long trip to the San Francisco area, and we stayed in San Rafael. During our stay we saw several dogs-in-training, out with their trainers. This was such a heart-warming sight that it truly made the trip a great experience. The dogs are so. . . dignified, yet their love and devotion is unconditional. We humans can learn so much from our four-legged siblings, can't we?

Congratulations on the new addition! Please, do remember to post those pictures.
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Cool! My wife will flip that a vr.com member was just in San Rafael. Sounds like you had a good time. Yes, we can learn much from our "four-legged siblings" (You've coined a new term? I like it). Will definitely post pictures.

Wise
 
Wise:

One of the reporters at the newspaper where I work got her dog from Guide Dogs several years ago. He's a Golden Retriever. He goes with her on all her assignments, sits at her desk when she writes her stories, etc.
Don't know if Liz still skis with Bates on tiny skis beside her. :D She used to go to a special ski place near Boulder CO for challenged people, but I'm not sure if she still skis.
 
catwoman said:
Wise:

One of the reporters at the newspaper where I work got her dog from Guide Dogs several years ago. He's a Golden Retriever. He goes with her on all her assignments, sits at her desk when she writes her stories, etc.
Don't know if Liz still skis with Bates on tiny skis beside her. :D She used to go to a special ski place near Boulder CO for challenged people, but I'm not sure if she still skis.
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I'll read all of this to Cindy when she calls later tonight...she'll love it. A reporter!...her eyewitness would be her dog huh? Cindy's brother, who is blind also, has been skiing...but, I don't remember hearing about his dog skiing. That is awesome.
 
Hi, Wise. My best to Cindy as she gets her new dog. I'll keep her in my thoughts. BTW, are you two going to make it to Chicago in February?
 
Sherry said:
Hi, Wise. My best to Cindy as she gets her new dog. I'll keep her in my thoughts. BTW, are you two going to make it to Chicago in February?
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I'm a fraidy cat of bad roads...so we'll see...I know I haven't made reservations, but just don't know yet. The weather isn't the only consideration, but a big one. It would be a lot of fun and you guys could meet Cindy's new guide dog

BTW, everyone, the dog's name is Perry. The school names them, but Cindy's happy with it. I laughed when I heard his name because Perry is my stepfather's name. Visits to my parents house will be confusing to us and the dog.
 
Hi Wise

Best regards from us on the new addition to your family

Ammina, Burair and Ishaq.
 
Wise, you'll have to be "extra careful" to avoid name confusion here at vr.com, as we have a member named Perry (PerryA). He hasn't been very active lately, but when I first joined, he was one of the most active folks.

Yes, San Rafael is beautiful -- in the conventional, visible way and in the way of some of the great things that are going on there. Can't wait to "see" Perry!
 
I hope Cindy returns home soon and i can't wait to see pictures of Perry, all the best Paula x:)
 
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