[nagdu] guide dog cruises
Margo and Arrow
margo.downey at verizon.net
Mon Oct 26 20:17:56 UTC 2009
the other problem can be what type of relief area the ship offers.
margo andarrow
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Subject: [nagdu] guide dog cruises
> anyone interested in guide dog cruises, I am a travel agent and will be
> giving a seminar to my host agency Montrose Travel.
>
> On the cruises themselves they are welcome all of them.
>
> The problem is the port of where you are going. You have to look at the
> port itself. I am going on the Norwegian Epic next november and I am
> still deciding if I want to take him not if they allow them.
>
> I can contact that country for you and mind out what there policies are.
> Where were you thinking of going and if I can help you with a good rate as
> well please let me know.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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> 1. Re: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Wayne Merritt)
> 2. Loss of Ed Eames (Suzy Wilson)
> 3. Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Ed Meskys)
> 4. Guide Dog Cruises (Suzy Wilson)
> 5. Re: Guide Dog Cruises (Steve Johnson)
> 6. Re: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Sherri)
> 7. Re: Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Sherri)
> 8. Re: Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Margo and Arrow)
> 9. Re: Little Things (Margo and Arrow)
> 10. Re: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Cindy Ray)
> 11. Re: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (AnnaLisa Anderson)
> 12. Re: A full on scare (AnnaLisa Anderson)
> 13. Re: bad to worse (AnnaLisa Anderson)
> 14. Re: Guide Dog Cruises
> (countrygrl290 at aol.com<mailto:countrygrl290 at aol.com>)
> 15. Re: Later Oct. update, Ed died (Ed and Toni Eames)
> 16. Re: bad to worse (Marty Rahn)
> 17. Re: Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames (Marion & Martin)
> 18. Re: Little Things (Marion & Martin)
> 19. Re: Later Oct. update, Ed died (Marion & Martin)
> 20. Re: Little Things (Sharonda Greenlaw)
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> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:02:00 -0500
> From: Wayne Merritt <wcmerritt at gmail.com<mailto:wcmerritt at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
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> Ditto. we've lost a great advocate for guide and service dogs. Ed, you
> contributed, and you will be missed.
>
> Wayne
>
> On 10/25/09, Cindy Ray <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> wrote:
> > Well, I had hoped and prayed that Ed would get better. It sounds as if
> he
> > kept his perspective, his humor, and his courage to the end. My prayers
> just
> > go forward for Toni and the pupsin the coming months as they process
> this
> > loss.
> >
> > Cindy
> >
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> > From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:14 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
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> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> > Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> related
> > lists. Please feel free to forward.
> >
> > >From Kevin:
> >
> > It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and
> one of
> > the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> > (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> > co-founder and President.
> >
> > Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has
> asked
> > that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> most
> > appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> > highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> > donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> > that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our
> organization.
> > Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> > Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> > Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> > infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> ten
> > days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly
> claimed his
> > life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
> >
> > IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> > Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> > International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> > persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> the
> > assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> "Partners
> > Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> > projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and
> programs to
> > learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to
> more
> > than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a
> volunteer
> > board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
> >
> > Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged
> relationships
> > with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask"
> brought
> > untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> > with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale.
> His
> > advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> tireless
> > advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> > traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> > guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> about
> > the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> educate
> > them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians
> to
> > consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog
> teams.
> >
> > There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll
> provide
> > further details about that as they become available.
> >
> > Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> Toni,
> > join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> > void left but we can walk with her.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> > <<Kevin>>
> >
> > Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> > Board Member, IAADP
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> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:14:37 -0400
> From: Suzy Wilson
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> Subject: [nagdu] Loss of Ed Eames
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> I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear the news of Ed's passing. I
> thought he was getting better. It was just three or four months ago I was
> listening to a talking book of Ed and Toni's book Guide To Guide Dog
> Schools while waiting to hear from SEGDI about placement in a class.
>
> What a sad loss for all service dog users -he will be greatly missed!
>
> Suzy & Dodie
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> From: "Ed Meskys"
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> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
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> This is a great loss for the whole guide dog movement. My prayers go out
> for
> his rest, and for Toni in her life alone.
>
> It was a sad day for the NFB when the Eameses and Sue Whalen were driven
> out
> of our organization.
>
> Ed Meskys
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
> Well, I had hoped and prayed that Ed would get better. It sounds as if he
> kept his perspective, his humor, and his courage to the end. My prayers
> just
> go forward for Toni and the pupsin the coming months as they process this
> loss.
>
> Cindy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:14 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
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>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Becky Frankeberger
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> Cc: gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
>
> My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> related
> lists. Please feel free to forward.
>
> >From Kevin:
>
> It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and one
> of
> the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> co-founder and President.
>
> Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has asked
> that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> most
> appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our organization.
> Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
>
> Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> ten
> days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly claimed
> his
> life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
>
> IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> the
> assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> "Partners
> Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and programs
> to
> learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to more
> than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a volunteer
> board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
>
> Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged relationships
> with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask" brought
> untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale. His
> advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> tireless
> advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> about
> the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> educate
> them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians to
> consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog teams.
>
> There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll provide
> further details about that as they become available.
>
> Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> Toni,
> join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> void left but we can walk with her.
>
> Yours truly,
> <<Kevin>>
>
> Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> Board Member, IAADP
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
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> From: Suzy Wilson
> <keyboard4jesus at hotmail.com<mailto:keyboard4jesus at hotmail.com>>
> Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dog Cruises
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> Hey Guys,
>
> Maybe somebody out there can help me get the cobwebs out of my
> brain. Before I recently became a first-time guide dog user with Dodie, I
> used to get the Southeastern Guide Dogs school newsletters umpteen years
> ago when I wanted a guide dog but was living in a situation at a
> girlfriend's house where I couldn't have a dog and I remember reading a
> great article about Ed Ayres (spelling?) and guide dog cruises he was
> arranging through Holland American in Miami I think. Anyway, that article
> has stuck with me and now that I have a guide dog, I have been searching
> for a website or somewhere I can call or write to for info about guide dog
> cruises.
>
> Now that I have Dodie, I am definitely interested in travel (as I
> save my nickels and dimes -whatever I can afford and have the time off)
> and finding out about travel tours for blind people etc. My friend Sandra
> and her late husband did a skiing trip for the blind in Colorado a couple
> of years ago.
>
> I have always been jealous of my dad and stepmom's ability to travel
> so much and see new places, while I was always the one left at their house
> petsitting their dogs!!
>
> Any help in finding out about Ed Ayres cruises or other travel
> opportunities would be greatly appreciated!
>
> -Suzy & Dodie
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> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:49:00 -0500
> From: "Steve Johnson"
> <stevencjohnson at centurytel.net<mailto:stevencjohnson at centurytel.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Cruises
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> Suzy,
>
> Is this what you were looking for:
>
> http://www.servicedogcruises.com/<http://www.servicedogcruises.com/>
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>
> >
> > Hey Guys,
> >
> > Maybe somebody out there can help me get the cobwebs out of my
> brain.
> > Before I recently became a first-time guide dog user with Dodie, I used
> to
> > get the Southeastern Guide Dogs school newsletters umpteen years ago
> when
> > I wanted a guide dog but was living in a situation at a girlfriend's
> house
> > where I couldn't have a dog and I remember reading a great article
> about
> > Ed Ayres (spelling?) and guide dog cruises he was arranging through
> > Holland American in Miami I think. Anyway, that article has stuck with
> me
> > and now that I have a guide dog, I have been searching for a website or
> > somewhere I can call or write to for info about guide dog cruises.
> >
> > Now that I have Dodie, I am definitely interested in travel (as I
> save
> > my nickels and dimes -whatever I can afford and have the time off) and
> > finding out about travel tours for blind people etc. My friend Sandra
> and
> > her late husband did a skiing trip for the blind in Colorado a couple
> of
> > years ago.
> >
> > I have always been jealous of my dad and stepmom's ability to
> travel
> > so much and see new places, while I was always the one left at their
> house
> > petsitting their dogs!!
> >
> > Any help in finding out about Ed Ayres cruises or other travel
> > opportunities would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > -Suzy & Dodie
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
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> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com<mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Very sad! So sorry for his loss. My prayers are with Toni.
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:14 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Becky Frankeberger
> > To: gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com>
> > Cc: gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> > Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> > related
> > lists. Please feel free to forward.
> >
> >>From Kevin:
> >
> > It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and
> one
> > of
> > the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> > (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> > co-founder and President.
> >
> > Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has
> asked
> > that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> > most
> > appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> > highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> > donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> > that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our
> organization.
> > Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> > Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> > Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> > infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> > ten
> > days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly
> claimed
> > his
> > life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
> >
> > IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> > Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> > International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> > persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> > the
> > assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> > "Partners
> > Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> > projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and
> programs
> > to
> > learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to
> more
> > than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a
> volunteer
> > board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
> >
> > Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged
> relationships
> > with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask"
> brought
> > untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> > with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale.
> His
> > advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> > tireless
> > advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> > traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> > guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> > about
> > the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> > educate
> > them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians
> to
> > consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog
> teams.
> >
> > There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll
> provide
> > further details about that as they become available.
> >
> > Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> > Toni,
> > join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> > void left but we can walk with her.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> > <<Kevin>>
> >
> > Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> > Board Member, IAADP
> > www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
> > Kevin at iaadp.org<mailto:Kevin at iaadp.org>
> > www.kevinfrankeberger.com<http://www.kevinfrankeberger.com/>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:20:49 -0400
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com<mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
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> I couldn't agree with you more Ed. They are truly advocates for guide dog
> users.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Meskys"
> <edmeskys at roadrunner.com<mailto:edmeskys at roadrunner.com>>
> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:14 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
> > This is a great loss for the whole guide dog movement. My prayers go
> out
> > for
> > his rest, and for Toni in her life alone.
> >
> > It was a sad day for the NFB when the Eameses and Sue Whalen were
> driven
> > out
> > of our organization.
> >
> > Ed Meskys
> > Ed Meskys
> > NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
> > edmeskys @ roadrunner.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> > Well, I had hoped and prayed that Ed would get better. It sounds as if
> he
> > kept his perspective, his humor, and his courage to the end. My prayers
> > just
> > go forward for Toni and the pupsin the coming months as they process
> this
> > loss.
> >
> > Cindy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:14 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Becky Frankeberger
> > To: gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com>
> > Cc: gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> > Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> > related
> > lists. Please feel free to forward.
> >
> >>From Kevin:
> >
> > It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and
> one
> > of
> > the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> > (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> > co-founder and President.
> >
> > Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has
> asked
> > that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> > most
> > appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> > highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> > donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> > that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our
> organization.
> > Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> > Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> > Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> > infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> > ten
> > days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly
> claimed
> > his
> > life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
> >
> > IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> > Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> > International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> > persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> > the
> > assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> > "Partners
> > Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> > projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and
> programs
> > to
> > learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to
> more
> > than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a
> volunteer
> > board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
> >
> > Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged
> relationships
> > with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask"
> brought
> > untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> > with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale.
> His
> > advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> > tireless
> > advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> > traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> > guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> > about
> > the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> > educate
> > them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians
> to
> > consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog
> teams.
> >
> > There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll
> provide
> > further details about that as they become available.
> >
> > Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> > Toni,
> > join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> > void left but we can walk with her.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> > <<Kevin>>
> >
> > Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> > Board Member, IAADP
> > www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
> > Kevin at iaadp.org<mailto:Kevin at iaadp.org>
> > www.kevinfrankeberger.com<http://www.kevinfrankeberger.com/>
> >
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:48:29 -0400
> From: "Margo and Arrow"
> <margo.downey at verizon.net<mailto:margo.downey at verizon.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
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> Oh, this is sad. I'd hoped he'd recover but he has gone on to another
> aspect of his life and he'll be missed in this part of life.
>
> My prayers go out to Toni, their dogs, families, and friends.
>
> Margoa nd Arrow
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Meskys"
> <edmeskys at roadrunner.com<mailto:edmeskys at roadrunner.com>>
> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:14 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
> > This is a great loss for the whole guide dog movement. My prayers go
> out
> > for
> > his rest, and for Toni in her life alone.
> >
> > It was a sad day for the NFB when the Eameses and Sue Whalen were
> driven
> > out
> > of our organization.
> >
> > Ed Meskys
> > Ed Meskys
> > NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
> > edmeskys @ roadrunner.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> > Well, I had hoped and prayed that Ed would get better. It sounds as if
> he
> > kept his perspective, his humor, and his courage to the end. My prayers
> > just
> > go forward for Toni and the pupsin the coming months as they process
> this
> > loss.
> >
> > Cindy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:14 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Becky Frankeberger
> > To: gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com>
> > Cc: gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> > Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> > related
> > lists. Please feel free to forward.
> >
> >>From Kevin:
> >
> > It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and
> one
> > of
> > the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> > (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> > co-founder and President.
> >
> > Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has
> asked
> > that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> > most
> > appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> > highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> > donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> > that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our
> organization.
> > Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> > Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> > Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> > infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> > ten
> > days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly
> claimed
> > his
> > life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
> >
> > IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> > Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> > International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> > persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> > the
> > assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> > "Partners
> > Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> > projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and
> programs
> > to
> > learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to
> more
> > than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a
> volunteer
> > board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
> >
> > Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged
> relationships
> > with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask"
> brought
> > untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> > with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale.
> His
> > advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> > tireless
> > advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> > traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> > guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> > about
> > the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> > educate
> > them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians
> to
> > consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog
> teams.
> >
> > There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll
> provide
> > further details about that as they become available.
> >
> > Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> > Toni,
> > join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> > void left but we can walk with her.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> > <<Kevin>>
> >
> > Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> > Board Member, IAADP
> > www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:49:29 -0400
> From: "Margo and Arrow"
> <margo.downey at verizon.net<mailto:margo.downey at verizon.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Marion, I'll bet you'll do well selling that album.
>
> Prayers coming your way for abundance in joy, singing, and funds.
>
> Margo and Arrow
> ----- Original Message -----
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> > Mardi,
> > Thanks for your message! I appreciate your support! Many people have
> > said "I'll bet your happy all that work is done!" Well, the recording
> of
> > the album was great fun; the kind of work I enjoy doing! (smile) Now
> the
> > real "work" begins - marketing and selling the album!
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> > Peace!
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> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:44:40 -0500
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> What was the actual date of Ed's death?
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
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> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
>
> My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> related
> lists. Please feel free to forward.
>
> >From Kevin:
>
> It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and one
> of
> the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> co-founder and President.
>
> Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has asked
> that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> most
> appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our organization.
> Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
>
> Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> ten
> days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly claimed
> his
> life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
>
> IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> the
> assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> "Partners
> Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and programs
> to
> learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to more
> than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a volunteer
> board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
>
> Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged relationships
> with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask" brought
> untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale. His
> advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> tireless
> advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> about
> the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> educate
> them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians to
> consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog teams.
>
> There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll provide
> further details about that as they become available.
>
> Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> Toni,
> join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> void left but we can walk with her.
>
> Yours truly,
> <<Kevin>>
>
> Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> Board Member, IAADP
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:39:50 -0600
> From: "AnnaLisa Anderson"
> <annalisa at sector14.net<mailto:annalisa at sector14.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
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> I was very saddened to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with Toni,
> and Latrell who I know will miss his dad too.
>
> AnnaLisa and Sundance
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:40:53 -0600
> From: "AnnaLisa Anderson"
> <annalisa at sector14.net<mailto:annalisa at sector14.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A full on scare
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> Hi Sean,
>
> Poor Franklin! I'm glad you were able to get some help. Hope his leg is
> feeling better now.
>
> AnnaLisa and Sundance
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:48:05 -0600
> From: "AnnaLisa Anderson"
> <annalisa at sector14.net<mailto:annalisa at sector14.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] bad to worse
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> Hi Lora,
>
> Wow, I'm so sorry this is happening. I'm glad you will be getting a
> trainer
> out soon though and that they will be able to pin down what's going on.
> I
> would definitely go to Judy Campbell or Phil Griffin with this, or even
> Greg
> Doborsky (spelling) if this doesn't help this time and tell them
> personally
> about what's been going on. I'm just so sorry that you've had two dogs
> in a
> row with such problems. I'm glad you've figured out the Milkbone problem
> though, that's at least one less thing to worry about. I wonder too if
> he
> isn't working well because he's not feeling well. Maybe the few days off
> will tell the tale. If he gets better, then you know it may be stress
> related. If not, then there's something else going on. I sure hope you
> can
> figure this out and keep working with Trice.
>
> AnnaLisa and Sundance
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:48:01 -0400
> From: countrygrl290 at aol.com<mailto:countrygrl290 at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dog Cruises
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Suzy Wilson
> <keyboard4jesus at hotmail.com<mailto:keyboard4jesus at hotmail.com>>
> To: NAGDU MESSAGE BOARD <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 2:48 pm
> Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dog Cruises
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Maybe somebody out there can help me get the cobwebs out of my
> brain.
> Before I recently became a first-time guide dog user with Dodie, I used
> to get
> the Southeastern Guide Dogs school newsletters umpteen years ago when I
> wanted a
> guide dog but was living in a situation at a girlfriend's house where I
> couldn't
> have a dog and I remember reading a great article about Ed Ayres
> (spelling?) and
> guide dog cruises he was arranging through Holland American in Miami I
> think.
> Anyway, that article has stuck with me and now that I have a guide dog, I
> have
> been searching for a website or somewhere I can call or write to for info
> about
> guide dog cruises.
>
> Now that I have Dodie, I am definitely interested in travel (as I
> save my
> nickels and dimes -whatever I can afford and have the time off) and
> finding out
> about travel tours for blind people etc. My friend Sandra and her late
> husband
> did a skiing trip for the blind in Colorado a couple of years ago.
>
> I have always been jealous of my dad and stepmom's ability to travel
> so
> much and see new places, while I was always the one left at their house
> petsitting their dogs!!
>
> Any help in finding out about Ed Ayres cruises or other travel
> opportunities would be greatly appreciated!
>
> -Suzy & Dodie
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:05:44 -0700
> From: Ed and Toni Eames
> <eeames at csufresno.edu<mailto:eeames at csufresno.edu>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Later Oct. update, Ed died
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> >Oct. 25 2009 update
> >
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Ed did not go to rehab as planned on Oct. 16. The doctors could not
> >control his fluctuating high white count, so he stayed at St. Agnes
> >until he could build strength and endurance. The first stroke hit
> >on Oct. 9, and Ed made slow progress during the next few days. On
> >Tuesday, the 13, he had a sleepy day, and I was scared. But on
> >Wednesday, he rallied and grew stronger and stronger.
> >
> >The first step in physical therapy was getting Ed to sit up in a
> >stretcher chair. This is a great device where the patient is
> >rolled from bed onto a stretcher, strapped in for safety, then
> >gradually raised into a sitting position. The lift Ambulation Team
> >is made up of very muscular men to help with transfers from bed to
> >chair, and they were extremely nurturent guys. Once in the
> >stretcher chair, Ed could be fed his thickened diet. He never
> >complained about the food and continually practiced the swallowing
> >techniques recommended by the speech therapist. Actually, this
> >swallowing technique is good for those of us who eat too fast. Each
> >time you swallow a bite of food, take time to do another swallow
> >with an empty mouth. Here's another exercise: hold the tip of your
> >tongue between your teeth, keep your chin down and swallow. If you
> >tackle that, put your tongue further out between your teeth and
> >swallow. These exercises were to enable Ed to eat regular food. As
> >a food lover, Ed obsessed about making progress until he could eat a
> >hamburger and drink water and a beer!
> >
> >When Ed was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, we had many
> >battles about his not walking around the house barefooted. When he
> >received a pair of fleece-lined slippers from Eve Hoopes for the
> >holidays in 2006, he diligently wore them. During his hospital
> >stay, he obsessed about having the slippers handy. In his mind,
> >they signified walking again. When the LAT guys helped him sit in
> >the stretcher chair and later a regular chair, he insisted on
> >wearing his slippers rather than the hospital socks.
> >
> >Ed became a favorite among staff. He always treated them with
> >courtesy, letting them know how much he appreciated their
> >assistance. As his speech improved, he chatted with everyone who
> >came into his room. He appreciated the many visitors and I needed
> >the distraction of phone calls and friends.
> >
> >On the 18th puppy raiser Mary Flynn took Keebler and Latrell to her
> >home for a run in her yard. Then Mary and her daughter Brenna took
> >the Goldens for a long walk. It was a wonderful break from the dogs
> >being cooped up in the hospital room. Earlier in the week, former
> >puppy raisers Anita and son Eric took the fur kids on a similar outing.
> >
> >In some ways, Ed was charmingly child-like during this first
> >week. He greeted everyone with joy, and practiced leg lifts as
> >prescribed by the physical therapist, arm stretches advised by the
> >occupational therapist and swallowing. His motivation to get well
> >and come home was over the chart. We both took joy and
> >encouragement with every success, no matter how small.
> >My friend Richard Stone suggested I write down my fears, and the
> >list got pretty long. Would Ed have significant disabilities
> >requiring us to move from our two storey town house? With a left
> >side weakness, would he be able to work Latrell, or would Latrell
> >need to be trained on the right? With my spinal stenosis, would I
> >have the physical strength to assist Ed? The list is a lot longer,
> >but I didn't allow myself to prepare for the worst!
> >
> >When I arrived with my two precious guides on Saturday, the 17th, Ed
> >was sitting in a regular chair chatting with the nurse' aid. After
> >regaling his morning visitors, he got tired and was put back in
> >bed. He hadn't eaten much of his lunch and had already been given
> >an insulin shot. His sleep was restless and it turned out he had a
> >hypoglycemic episode. After being given sugar by the nurse, he came
> >out of his fog with a almost manic demeanor. Dr. Heller, the
> >hospitalist, told Ed rehab was scheduled for Monday. Ed was
> >ecstatic and chatted nonstop to the doctor, praising St. Agnes' open
> >acceptance of our guide dogs, puppy raisers and therapy dogs. He
> >captured the doctor's interest with reminiscences of hospital access
> >denials satisfactorily solved through the intervention of
> >IAADP. Ed's speech was clear and his cognition perfect. He was so
> >wound up, he didn't leave room for anyone else to speak. When
> >friend and reader Stephanie Stanley tried to read e-mails to Ed, he
> >kept interrupting with stories and comments. When I left him, I
> >finally let myself get truly hopeful that things would work out!
> >
> >Sunday morning, the phone rang and I thought it was Ed calling with
> >the assistance of the nurse' aid. He had done that for the past few
> >days. Having left on such a high, I was not prepared for the news
> >Ed was now in a coma. The staff found him in this condition when
> >they were scheduled to turn him. My life, my hopes, my dreams and
> >my partnership were destroyed in a flash.
> >
> >Extensive tests, CT scans and EEGs showed significant swelling of
> >the brain and a second, more extensive stroke was suspected. When I
> >was told, Ed would be nonfunctioning if he came out of the coma, I
> >made the awful decision to discontinue all treatments. If he
> >survived, he would have no recognition his left side existed, making
> >walking impossible. He would have no speech and be fed through a
> >feeding tube. He would live the rest of his life in a nursing
> >home. Ed and I had health directives, and this was not a life Ed
> >would have wanted.
> >
> >For four days, phenomenal friends kept vigil with me hoping
> >circumstances would change. I always thought comas were quiet, but
> >Ed thrashed and moaned and the hours I spent with him were
> >torture. I talked to him, touched him and cried with each
> >nonresponsive moment. Latrell put paws on the bed, frantically
> >licked Ed's hand and wagged his Golden joy in seeing his partner
> >again. No miracles happened and Ed was transported by ambulance to
> >the Nancy Hinds Hospice home on Thursday, the 22nd.
> >
> >Ed was so respected and like by the St. Agnes staff that many nurses
> >and aids cried with me when they realized his goal of rehab and home
> >were not to be. He was always so engaging and gave thanks for each
> >bath, feeding, transfer, antibiotic infusion, taking of vital signs,
> >cleaning him up, and whatever other intervention was needed. One
> >aid said she looked forward to coming to work knowing her day would
> >be filled with assisting Ed and being welcomed by his big smile.
> >It was torture bringing home the suitcase I packed in readiness for
> >transfer to the rehab center. Bringing those slippers home knowing
> >Ed would never wear them again was the hardest thing. How do I
> >reconstruct my life without Ed? How do I become half of a team?
> >
> >At first I thought about bringing Ed home with home-based hospice
> >care, but since he would not know he was home and managing a crew of
> >strangers in my house with the dogs and cats, seemed illogical. The
> >Nancy Hinds Home takes six patients at a time in a home-like
> >residence. Registered nurses are working around the clock and pain
> >management is overseen by doctors.
> >
> >When Linda Haymond drove me to the home, I noted there were no
> >sidewalks, and commented Ed would not be happy, if only he
> >knew. The installation of sidewalks in new developments and
> >throughout Fresno was a big advocacy goal for Ed He is being given
> >large doses of morphine and adavan to quiet his bodily
> >agitation. The home is pet friendly, so Latrell and Keebler are
> >most welcome. I was invited to let the dogs romp in the huge fenced
> >yard. Little angelic-looking Keebler took advantage of the
> >opportunity to dive into a small fountain and spread mud all over
> >her coat! A good toweling off made her presentable for lunch in an
> >Indian restaurant.
> >
> >As a young anthropologist, Ed spent three years doing research in
> >India, fortunately long before I met him. He loves Indian food and
> >has taught me to love it, too. It was the beginning of many
> >experiences and meals I will no longer be sharing with him.
> >
> >Linda Haymond, Janet Moore, Beth Shea and Paul Kwiatkowski have
> >held me up throughout this ordeal with their almost every day visits
> >and vigils. Dozens of other friends and relatives have visited,
> >phoned, sent cards and e-mailed. Debbie Prieto has spent several
> >nights with me and comes in the morning after her walk to share
> >breakfast with me. One positive of this tragedy is that I have lost
> >my appetite and have lost 10 pounds.
> >
> >Thankfully, the hospice has been able to calm Ed's agitation and it
> >is just a matter of waiting for his body to give up and end the
> >journey. The crazy thing is that his heart is strong, but his brain
> >is gone! Some people believe coma patients can hear, so we all talk
> >to him and tell him he can let go.
> >
> >My beloved husband and partner slipped into a quiet death on the
> >morning of Oct. 25. To continue his giving back to society, his
> >body was donated to Western University Medical School in Pomona, CA.
> >
> >I plan to keep Latrell. He is my connection to Ed. When Ed's dog
> >Echo retired, Eleanor Marugo made a lovely vest reading retired
> >guide dog. We took Echo to meetings and restaurants. When I travel
> >again, my friend Sheila Cary has offered to take Latrell and bring
> >him to work, so he isn't alone during the day. Keebler is very
> >attached to Latrell and would be very lonely without him. He is
> >eight and too old to retrain with another handler. I love this
> >goofy canine and don't anticipate a problem keeping him.
> >
> >I hope you will honor Ed's life and works by supporting the
> >organizations he most loved. Donations to IAADP can be made at
> >www.iaadp.org or phoning Newsreel for a credit card donation at
> >614-469-0700. Checks to these organizations can also be sent to me
> >at 3376 North Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> >A memorial service will be held in early December. I will feature
> >the many plaques honoring his achievements. I also want to assemble
> >a book of e-mail remembrances. Please write your special thoughts,
> >fun stories and comments about what Ed has personally meant to you
> >and to the greater community. Please put memories of Ed in the
> >subject line and send it to me at
> eeames at csufresno.edu<mailto:eeames at csufresno.edu>.
> >
> >I cannot emphasize enough how important you all were in supporting
> >me through this tragedy. It kept me going and I'll need much more
> >in the months to come. Thanks for your love, your prayers and your
> >many hours of hand-holding and hugs in the hospital and hospice home.
> >
> >Toni and Furries
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:49:12 -0600
> From: "Marty Rahn" <marty.rahn at juno.com<mailto:marty.rahn at juno.com>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] bad to worse
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
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> Hi AnnaLisa ,
> Did you mean that Laura might wish to contact Gregory Grabowski? He is
> the
> current President of Leader. That is the correct spelling of his last
> name.
>
> Marty and Leader Dog monty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "AnnaLisa Anderson"
> <annalisa at sector14.net<mailto:annalisa at sector14.net>>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 10:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] bad to worse
>
>
> > Hi Lora,
> >
> > Wow, I'm so sorry this is happening. I'm glad you will be getting a
> > trainer
> > out soon though and that they will be able to pin down what's going on.
> I
> > would definitely go to Judy Campbell or Phil Griffin with this, or even
> > Greg
> > Doborsky (spelling) if this doesn't help this time and tell them
> > personally
> > about what's been going on. I'm just so sorry that you've had two dogs
> in
> > a
> > row with such problems. I'm glad you've figured out the Milkbone
> problem
> > though, that's at least one less thing to worry about. I wonder too if
> he
> > isn't working well because he's not feeling well. Maybe the few days
> off
> > will tell the tale. If he gets better, then you know it may be stress
> > related. If not, then there's something else going on. I sure hope
> you
> > can
> > figure this out and keep working with Trice.
> >
> > AnnaLisa and Sundance
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:59:30 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin"
> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
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> Ed,
> The loss of Dr. Eames is certainly a loss to the service animal
> movement. He made a monumental impact to the cause. I would also like to
> say, however, that those who left the NFB over the issue of the informed
> choice resolution did so on their own accord and were not "driven out"!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Meskys"
> <edmeskys at roadrunner.com<mailto:edmeskys at roadrunner.com>>
> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:14 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Fw: Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
>
>
> > This is a great loss for the whole guide dog movement. My prayers go
> out
> > for
> > his rest, and for Toni in her life alone.
> >
> > It was a sad day for the NFB when the Eameses and Sue Whalen were
> driven
> > out
> > of our organization.
> >
> > Ed Meskys
> > Ed Meskys
> > NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
> > edmeskys @ roadrunner.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net<mailto:cindyray at qwest.net>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> > Well, I had hoped and prayed that Ed would get better. It sounds as if
> he
> > kept his perspective, his humor, and his courage to the end. My prayers
> > just
> > go forward for Toni and the pupsin the coming months as they process
> this
> > loss.
> >
> > Cindy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rachel and Rhett"
> <serenityangel1983 at gmail.com<mailto:serenityangel1983 at gmail.com>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:14 AM
> > Subject: [nagdu] Fw: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Becky Frankeberger
> > To: gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-leaders at yahoogroups.com>
> > Cc: gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com<mailto:gdui-friends at yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:32 AM
> > Subject: [GDUI-Friends] Ed Eames
> >
> >
> >
> > My hubby Kevin asked me to get this notice out to all guide dog and
> > related
> > lists. Please feel free to forward.
> >
> >>From Kevin:
> >
> > It is with great sadness that I report the death of my colleague and
> one
> > of
> > the assistance dog movement's greatest champions, Ed Eames, Ph.D.,
> IAADP's
> > (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners,
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>)
> > co-founder and President.
> >
> > Ed's spouse Toni (also blind and partnered with her guide dog) has
> asked
> > that in lieu of anything, contributions in Ed's honor to IAADP would be
> > most
> > appreciated. We have set up a special Memorial section with a few photo
> > highlights to remember Ed by, as well as an opportunity to make a
> memorial
> > donation at www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>. We also invite you to
> leave a personal message
> > that Toni would like to collect for a keepsake book for our
> organization.
> > Alternatively, your gifts or cards can be mailed to: Toni Eames at 3376
> N.
> > Wishon, Fresno, CA 93704.
> >
> > Ed had successful heart surgery two years ago. Very recently a blood
> borne
> > infection sent him to the hospital. Recovery looked very positive until
> > ten
> > days ago, when several debilitating strokes occurred and quickly
> claimed
> > his
> > life. Ed was called to our Lord at dawn on Oct. 26.
> >
> > IAADP was launched in 1993 at a historic meeting organized by Ed, Toni
> and
> > Joan Froling in St. Louis, held in conjunction with the Assistance Dogs
> > International Conference. Its overall mission has been to empower
> disabled
> > persons with guide, hearing and service dogs to work together to foster
> > the
> > assistance dog movement through our global networking publication,
> > "Partners
> > Forum," many important advocacy and education campaigns, peer support
> > projects, our website and conferences that enabled partners and
> programs
> > to
> > learn from each other. We have grown from a handful of advocates to
> more
> > than 2500 Partner members over the last sixteen years, led by a
> volunteer
> > board of assistance dog partners elected by the membership.
> >
> > Ed was our friend and an extraordinary advocate. He forged
> relationships
> > with corporations around the world and with his easy going "ask"
> brought
> > untold benefits to us. Ed knew full-well that the majority of us teamed
> > with guide, hearing and service dogs were on the lower income scale.
> His
> > advocacy to garner support for our canines was only matched by his
> > tireless
> > advocacy for our access rights. Among other things, Ed and Toni also
> > traveled throughout the USA each year and to other countries with their
> > guide dogs, lecturing at veterinary schools and veterinary conferences
> > about
> > the special role that veterinarians play in maintaining the team, to
> > educate
> > them about IAADP, raise disability awareness and to ask veterinarians
> to
> > consider free or discounted veterinary services for assistance dog
> teams.
> >
> > There will be a memorial service for Ed in the near future. I'll
> provide
> > further details about that as they become available.
> >
> > Please join me in saying Good bye to my dear friend, Ed Eames. And to
> > Toni,
> > join me in support of the next chapter of her life. We can not fill the
> > void left but we can walk with her.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> > <<Kevin>>
> >
> > Kevin Frankeberger, Ph.D., CFRE
> > Board Member, IAADP
> > www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/>
> > Kevin at iaadp.org<mailto:Kevin at iaadp.org>
> > www.kevinfrankeberger.com<http://www.kevinfrankeberger.com/>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:02:38 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin"
> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Margo,
> Thank you very much for your words of encouragement and support! I
> hope
> we can make it to NY soon!
>
> Peace & Blessings!
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Margo and Arrow"
> <margo.downey at verizon.net<mailto:margo.downey at verizon.net>>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
>
>
> > Marion, I'll bet you'll do well selling that album.
> >
> > Prayers coming your way for abundance in joy, singing, and funds.
> >
> > Margo and Arrow
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Marion & Martin"
> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:55 AM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> >
> >
> >> Mardi,
> >> Thanks for your message! I appreciate your support! Many people
> have
> >> said "I'll bet your happy all that work is done!" Well, the recording
> of
> >> the album was great fun; the kind of work I enjoy doing! (smile) Now
> the
> >> real "work" begins - marketing and selling the album!
> >>
> >> Peace!
> >> Marion
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Mardi Hadfield"
> <wolfsinger.lakota at gmail.com<mailto:wolfsinger.lakota at gmail.com>>
> >> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
> >> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:31 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi Marion, Congratulations! Way to go! Mardi
> >>>
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> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:21:23 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin"
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Later Oct. update, Ed died
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> Toni,
> I read with sadness the news of Ed's transition! He is a person who
> made
> a significant impact in the lives of all service animal users and will be
> missed deeply!
> I believe I know how difficult it must have been to write the message
> you sent to us concerning his illness and your hopes for his recovery!
> Many
> of us were holding Ed in our thoughts and prayers, believing his fighting
> spirit would pull him through. I believe he is now completely healed and
> is
> at peace! Though his physical form is no longer with us, his spirit will
> live forever in his accomplishments and the difference he has made in our
> lives. It is an honor to have known Ed and I am grateful for the
> contribution he has made to our Movement! I will remember him forever and
> promise to continue his advocacy through mine!
>
> Peace & Blessings for both Ed & you!
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed and Toni Eames"
> <eeames at csufresno.edu<mailto:eeames at csufresno.edu>>
> To: <Recipient list suppressed:>
> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Later Oct. update, Ed died
>
>
> >
> >>Oct. 25 2009 update
> >>
> >>Hi all,
> >>
> >>Ed did not go to rehab as planned on Oct. 16. The doctors could not
> >>control his fluctuating high white count, so he stayed at St. Agnes
> until
> >>he could build strength and endurance. The first stroke hit on Oct. 9,
> >>and Ed made slow progress during the next few days. On Tuesday, the
> 13,
> >>he had a sleepy day, and I was scared. But on Wednesday, he rallied
> and
> >>grew stronger and stronger.
> >>
> >>The first step in physical therapy was getting Ed to sit up in a
> stretcher
> >>chair. This is a great device where the patient is rolled from bed
> onto
> >>a stretcher, strapped in for safety, then gradually raised into a
> sitting
> >>position. The lift Ambulation Team is made up of very muscular men to
> >>help with transfers from bed to chair, and they were extremely
> nurturent
> >>guys. Once in the stretcher chair, Ed could be fed his thickened diet.
> >>He never complained about the food and continually practiced the
> >>swallowing techniques recommended by the speech therapist. Actually,
> this
> >>swallowing technique is good for those of us who eat too fast. Each
> time
> >>you swallow a bite of food, take time to do another swallow with an
> empty
> >>mouth. Here's another exercise: hold the tip of your tongue between
> your
> >>teeth, keep your chin down and swallow. If you tackle that, put your
> >>tongue further out between your teeth and swallow. These exercises
> were
> >>to enable Ed to eat regular food. As a food lover, Ed obsessed about
> >>making progress until he could eat a hamburger and drink water and a
> beer!
> >>
> >>When Ed was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, we had many
> battles
> >>about his not walking around the house barefooted. When he received a
> >>pair of fleece-lined slippers from Eve Hoopes for the holidays in 2006,
> he
> >>diligently wore them. During his hospital stay, he obsessed about
> having
> >>the slippers handy. In his mind, they signified walking again. When
> the
> >>LAT guys helped him sit in the stretcher chair and later a regular
> chair,
> >>he insisted on wearing his slippers rather than the hospital socks.
> >>
> >>Ed became a favorite among staff. He always treated them with
> courtesy,
> >>letting them know how much he appreciated their assistance. As his
> speech
> >>improved, he chatted with everyone who came into his room. He
> appreciated
> >>the many visitors and I needed the distraction of phone calls and
> friends.
> >>
> >>On the 18th puppy raiser Mary Flynn took Keebler and Latrell to her
> home
> >>for a run in her yard. Then Mary and her daughter Brenna took the
> Goldens
> >>for a long walk. It was a wonderful break from the dogs being cooped
> up
> >>in the hospital room. Earlier in the week, former puppy raisers Anita
> and
> >>son Eric took the fur kids on a similar outing.
> >>
> >>In some ways, Ed was charmingly child-like during this first week. He
> >>greeted everyone with joy, and practiced leg lifts as prescribed by the
> >>physical therapist, arm stretches advised by the occupational therapist
> >>and swallowing. His motivation to get well and come home was over the
> >>chart. We both took joy and encouragement with every success, no
> matter
> >>how small.
> >>My friend Richard Stone suggested I write down my fears, and the list
> got
> >>pretty long. Would Ed have significant disabilities requiring us to
> move
> >>from our two storey town house? With a left side weakness, would he be
> >>able to work Latrell, or would Latrell need to be trained on the right?
> >>With my spinal stenosis, would I have the physical strength to assist
> Ed?
> >>The list is a lot longer, but I didn't allow myself to prepare for the
> >>worst!
> >>
> >>When I arrived with my two precious guides on Saturday, the 17th, Ed
> was
> >>sitting in a regular chair chatting with the nurse' aid. After
> regaling
> >>his morning visitors, he got tired and was put back in bed. He hadn't
> >>eaten much of his lunch and had already been given an insulin shot.
> His
> >>sleep was restless and it turned out he had a hypoglycemic episode.
> After
> >>being given sugar by the nurse, he came out of his fog with a almost
> manic
> >>demeanor. Dr. Heller, the hospitalist, told Ed rehab was scheduled for
> >>Monday. Ed was ecstatic and chatted nonstop to the doctor, praising
> St.
> >>Agnes' open acceptance of our guide dogs, puppy raisers and therapy
> dogs.
> >>He captured the doctor's interest with reminiscences of hospital access
> >>denials satisfactorily solved through the intervention of IAADP. Ed's
> >>speech was clear and his cognition perfect. He was so wound up, he
> didn't
> >>leave room for anyone else to speak. When friend and reader Stephanie
> >>Stanley tried to read e-mails to Ed, he kept interrupting with stories
> and
> >>comments. When I left him, I finally let myself get truly hopeful that
> >>things would work out!
> >>
> >>Sunday morning, the phone rang and I thought it was Ed calling with the
> >>assistance of the nurse' aid. He had done that for the past few days.
> >>Having left on such a high, I was not prepared for the news Ed was now
> in
> >>a coma. The staff found him in this condition when they were scheduled
> to
> >>turn him. My life, my hopes, my dreams and my partnership were
> destroyed
> >>in a flash.
> >>
> >>Extensive tests, CT scans and EEGs showed significant swelling of the
> >>brain and a second, more extensive stroke was suspected. When I was
> told,
> >>Ed would be nonfunctioning if he came out of the coma, I made the awful
> >>decision to discontinue all treatments. If he survived, he would have
> no
> >>recognition his left side existed, making walking impossible. He would
> >>have no speech and be fed through a feeding tube. He would live the
> rest
> >>of his life in a nursing home. Ed and I had health directives, and
> this
> >>was not a life Ed would have wanted.
> >>
> >>For four days, phenomenal friends kept vigil with me hoping
> circumstances
> >>would change. I always thought comas were quiet, but Ed thrashed and
> >>moaned and the hours I spent with him were torture. I talked to him,
> >>touched him and cried with each nonresponsive moment. Latrell put paws
> on
> >>the bed, frantically licked Ed's hand and wagged his Golden joy in
> seeing
> >>his partner again. No miracles happened and Ed was transported by
> >>ambulance to the Nancy Hinds Hospice home on Thursday, the 22nd.
> >>
> >>Ed was so respected and like by the St. Agnes staff that many nurses
> and
> >>aids cried with me when they realized his goal of rehab and home were
> not
> >>to be. He was always so engaging and gave thanks for each bath,
> feeding,
> >>transfer, antibiotic infusion, taking of vital signs, cleaning him up,
> and
> >>whatever other intervention was needed. One aid said she looked
> forward
> >>to coming to work knowing her day would be filled with assisting Ed and
> >>being welcomed by his big smile.
> >>It was torture bringing home the suitcase I packed in readiness for
> >>transfer to the rehab center. Bringing those slippers home knowing Ed
> >>would never wear them again was the hardest thing. How do I
> reconstruct
> >>my life without Ed? How do I become half of a team?
> >>
> >>At first I thought about bringing Ed home with home-based hospice care,
> >>but since he would not know he was home and managing a crew of
> strangers
> >>in my house with the dogs and cats, seemed illogical. The Nancy Hinds
> >>Home takes six patients at a time in a home-like residence. Registered
> >>nurses are working around the clock and pain management is overseen by
> >>doctors.
> >>
> >>When Linda Haymond drove me to the home, I noted there were no
> sidewalks,
> >>and commented Ed would not be happy, if only he knew. The installation
> of
> >>sidewalks in new developments and throughout Fresno was a big advocacy
> >>goal for Ed He is being given large doses of morphine and adavan to
> quiet
> >>his bodily agitation. The home is pet friendly, so Latrell and Keebler
> >>are most welcome. I was invited to let the dogs romp in the huge
> fenced
> >>yard. Little angelic-looking Keebler took advantage of the opportunity
> to
> >>dive into a small fountain and spread mud all over her coat! A good
> >>toweling off made her presentable for lunch in an Indian restaurant.
> >>
> >>As a young anthropologist, Ed spent three years doing research in
> India,
> >>fortunately long before I met him. He loves Indian food and has taught
> me
> >>to love it, too. It was the beginning of many experiences and meals I
> >>will no longer be sharing with him.
> >>
> >>Linda Haymond, Janet Moore, Beth Shea and Paul Kwiatkowski have held
> me
> >>up throughout this ordeal with their almost every day visits and
> vigils.
> >>Dozens of other friends and relatives have visited, phoned, sent cards
> and
> >>e-mailed. Debbie Prieto has spent several nights with me and comes in
> the
> >>morning after her walk to share breakfast with me. One positive of
> this
> >>tragedy is that I have lost my appetite and have lost 10 pounds.
> >>
> >>Thankfully, the hospice has been able to calm Ed's agitation and it is
> >>just a matter of waiting for his body to give up and end the journey.
> The
> >>crazy thing is that his heart is strong, but his brain is gone! Some
> >>people believe coma patients can hear, so we all talk to him and tell
> him
> >>he can let go.
> >>
> >>My beloved husband and partner slipped into a quiet death on the
> morning
> >>of Oct. 25. To continue his giving back to society, his body was
> donated
> >>to Western University Medical School in Pomona, CA.
> >>
> >>I plan to keep Latrell. He is my connection to Ed. When Ed's dog Echo
> >>retired, Eleanor Marugo made a lovely vest reading retired guide dog.
> We
> >>took Echo to meetings and restaurants. When I travel again, my friend
> >>Sheila Cary has offered to take Latrell and bring him to work, so he
> isn't
> >>alone during the day. Keebler is very attached to Latrell and would be
> >>very lonely without him. He is eight and too old to retrain with
> another
> >>handler. I love this goofy canine and don't anticipate a problem
> keeping
> >>him.
> >>
> >>I hope you will honor Ed's life and works by supporting the
> organizations
> >>he most loved. Donations to IAADP can be made at
> www.iaadp.org<http://www.iaadp.org/> or phoning
> >>Newsreel for a credit card donation at 614-469-0700. Checks to these
> >>organizations can also be sent to me at 3376 North Wishon, Fresno, CA
> >>93704.
> >>
> >>A memorial service will be held in early December. I will feature the
> >>many plaques honoring his achievements. I also want to assemble a book
> of
> >>e-mail remembrances. Please write your special thoughts, fun stories
> and
> >>comments about what Ed has personally meant to you and to the greater
> >>community. Please put memories of Ed in the subject line and send it
> to
> >>me at eeames at csufresno.edu<mailto:eeames at csufresno.edu>.
> >>
> >>I cannot emphasize enough how important you all were in supporting me
> >>through this tragedy. It kept me going and I'll need much more in the
> >>months to come. Thanks for your love, your prayers and your many hours
> of
> >>hand-holding and hugs in the hospital and hospice home.
> >>
> >>Toni and Furries
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:39:49 -0700
> From: Sharonda Greenlaw
> <sbgreenlaw at gmail.com<mailto:sbgreenlaw at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
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> Marion,
> Congratulations on your album. What an exciting feat! I pray that you
> will sell many.
> Sharonda
>
> On 10/26/09, Marion & Martin
> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net>> wrote:
> > Margo,
> > Thank you very much for your words of encouragement and support! I
> hope
> > we can make it to NY soon!
> >
> > Peace & Blessings!
> > Marion
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Margo and Arrow"
> <margo.downey at verizon.net<mailto:margo.downey at verizon.net>>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> >
> >
> >> Marion, I'll bet you'll do well selling that album.
> >>
> >> Prayers coming your way for abundance in joy, singing, and funds.
> >>
> >> Margo and Arrow
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Marion & Martin"
> <swampfox1833 at verizon.net<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net>>
> >> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> >> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 5:55 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> >>
> >>
> >>> Mardi,
> >>> Thanks for your message! I appreciate your support! Many people
> have
> >>> said "I'll bet your happy all that work is done!" Well, the recording
> of
> >>> the album was great fun; the kind of work I enjoy doing! (smile) Now
> the
> >>> real "work" begins - marketing and selling the album!
> >>>
> >>> Peace!
> >>> Marion
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Mardi Hadfield"
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> >>> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:31 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Little Things
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Marion, Congratulations! Way to go! Mardi
> >>>>
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