Good intentions don’t always turn out the way for the best. This post recounts a time when I wanted to play with my service dog at a local park, but had no place to anchor the rope attached to her. The place where I tied it proved not to be the best.
Commitment
Recently, Faith and I took our test to be recertified as a service dog team from Canine Partners for Life. All working service dog teams take a test to graduate from the three-week training school when we are first matched. Every two years afterward, we retake the test. This keeps us fresh with our commandsContinue reading “Commitment”
Is Your Schedule Ruling You?
Even though blustery cold winds gave me good reason to stay in the warm, my four-legged companion needed to do her business outside. I donned my husband’s parka and heavy boots, wrapped my legs in a blanket and put on gloves to sit in the doorway while she made her way down the stairs besideContinue reading “Is Your Schedule Ruling You?”
How Do You Envision Comfort?
What comes to mind when you think of something that makes you feel surrounded in comfort? Is it a warm shower, a walk on the beach at sunset or solitude with a good book?
Joan Patterson 