[nagdu] schools

[Angie Matney]

Hi Bob,
It's interesting how each of us grieves differently. I had to retire Glaze at a particular time because of school and work situations. I had my class date a few months ahead of time, and I did some...anticipatory grief. I do think this made her ultimate retirement easier for me, but it was still unbelievably painful. I knew that I wanted another dog right away, and this turned out to be the right decision for me. I am also lucky enough to be able to keep Glaze (a female yellow Lab) in her retirement.

Glaze was from Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California. My current guide is a female German Shepherd named Yani from The Seeing Eye. We've been a team for a little over a year.

Finally, I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome another West Virginian to the list! I now live in Virginia, but I grew up in McDowell County.

Glad you and Amos are working out so well.

Best,

Angie


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Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools
From: "Bob Hicks" <bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
Date: 02/25/2009 2:47 PM

Hi guys.  Kim was my trainer.  Pam was there because she was working with a 
new lady, Lisa.  Steve is always around and has even been to my work place 
to drop off someone's partner.   Mike is the biggest Ohio State fan I ever 
met!  The definition of Buckeye is " a worthless nut".  That really sets him 
off. Adrian stayed a weekend to cover for one of the other trainers.  I like 
it really well and plan to go back when Amos retires.

I really loved Leader Dogs, but when Nicholas died the person I spoke to 
when I called to tell them of Nicholas' passing only said "send back the 
harness" and acted as if I had interrupted her day.  Nicholas' passing was 
the most traumatic day of my life.  That is the main reason I didn't 
consider my second dog guide  for fifteen years.  Tim(in training) & Mickey 
were my trainers at Leader Dogs.  Most everybody I worked with there is 
retired now.  Larry told me that the Judy that I know is now involved in 
grief counseling.  Too late for me, but I am glad to hear that they are 
looking at the magnitude of the loss when your  partner of 10 years passes. 
Thus ends the first chapter of my dog guide life!  grin  take care  God 
Bless

Sincerely yours,

Bob Hicks,
The Seeing Hand Association, Inc.
<bob at seeinghandassociation.com>
304-232-4810
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From: "Rachel and Rhett" <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] schools


> Hey, Bob.
>
> Who was your trainer at Pilot? I've had Steve, Pam, Andrea, Catherine, and 
> Mike. I started getting dogs in 2003, and although I had difficulties with 
> health and other issues in regards to my dogs, so far Rhett and I are 
> doing well.
> Rachel and Rhett
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