[nagdu] We are home

[Tami Kinney]

Oh, what fun! Matching guide dogs. /lol/ I keep thinking of young
couples who get caught up in the togetherness of it all and dress
alike...

Good that Misha has a good young colleague to mentor on the job and a
fun partner in crime -- I mean play! -- during her time off.  /smile/

On Sun, 2011-06-26 at 21:32 -0500, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Bertha, 
> Glad to hear that your experience at the Seeing Eye was top-notch!  Always
> wonderful to hear good reviews on schools/smile!  My girlfriend as you know,
> was in the same class, and we just enjoyed working our pups together for the
> first time today.  Both little black labs did great, and even touched noses
> when off of harness as if to say, I think I am gonna like you, and
> especially like to play with you!  Will you help me find my tennis balls in
> the yard?  
> 
> Again, congratulations!
> 
> Steve & Misha
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of B Avila Guerrero
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 8:00 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] We are home
> 
> Thanks, she is a Chocolate Lab.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Julie McGinnity
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 5:37 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] We are home
> 
> Congratulations Bertha!
> 
> And I love your dog's name!  What breed is she?  I'm glad you enjoyed
> your time at TSE.
> 
> On 6/26/11, B Avila Guerrero <guerrero.avila at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > Thanks Liz, actually, it is very hot here in the Springs. Because she is
> > getting used to the altitude, we take a short walk to the end of the block
> > in the morning and a longer one in the evening.
> > A friend took us to Pet Smart, Lows,and Home Depot since we arrived. I
> feel
> > bad not getting her out more. She is accustomed to going for long walks
> both
> > morning and afternoon. But I worry about the heat and the altitude.
> > Bertha
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> > Of Elizabeth Campbell
> > Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 2:15 PM
> > To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] We are home
> >
> > hi bertha,
> >
> > That's very exciting that you are home and working with Godiva around your
> > neighborhood.
> >
> > You are right, your work is just beginning. Just remember, the more you
> work
> >
> > with your dog the stronger the bond will be for both of you.
> >
> > Keep up the good work,and we are envious of your cooler weather in
> Colorado,
> >
> > as it is almost 100 degrees here in fort Worth.
> >
> > Liz and Gabe
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "B Avila Guerrero" <guerrero.avila at sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 2:30 PM
> > Subject: [nagdu] We are home
> >
> >
> >> Hello All,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Just wanted to let everyone know we are home.
> >>
> >> Godiva and I arrived Thursday afternoon. Our time in New Jersey was great
> >> and I can't say enough about the Seeing Eye. We received excellent
> >> training
> >> and were treated with the upmost of respect and dignity.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> We worked very hard and the month was very intense and at some times,
> >> stress
> >> full. However, our Trainer/Instructor was always  there, with a kind word
> >> and a gentle smile. His encouragement made all the difference in the
> >> world.
> >>
> >> We put in a great deal of hard work, but I do believe now that we are
> >> home,
> >> our work really begins. Being at home is very different from being in
> >> Morristown.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> We have had a few good days here in Colorado and have ventured out around
> >> our neighborhood. I don't know our neighborhood very well as I had just
> >> moved to this house early May. But we will get acclimated and do well.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Bertha
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> B Avila Guerrero
> >>
> >> of Texas
> >>
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