[nagdu] My introduction

[Marsha Drenth]

Hi Lisa,
Welcome to the list! Its so awesome that so many people from other countries are joining our list here. You have just a few weeks until you begin your training, I wish you luck. Do you plan on blogging or journaling during your training? I am sure that many users on this list would be very interested in hearing about your experiences and training there. Just an idea. 
I am Marsha, working my 3rd guide dog from Guide Dog Foundation. My pup is specially trained for guiding, as I am totally blind, for alerting, as I am profoundly hard of hearing, and balance work. We live in PA, with my wonderful husband of 5 years. I am a full time student at a university in Philadelphia. My pup is a black lab cross female. 
I am also the moderator of the list, so if you need anything please do not hesitate to email me off list. 
Welcome again!

Marsha drenth  
email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com  
Sent with my IPhone  
Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 

> On Aug 16, 2014, at 9:01 AM, Lisa via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone!
> 
> I just joined this mailing list and would like to quickly introduce myself.
> :-)
> 
> I am Lisa from Germany. I'm 20 and totally blind. I live with my boyfriend
> Philipp and our pets; two canaries and two guinea pigs.
> I spent the past six months fighting with my health insurance company to get
> my very first guide dog.  You know, here in Germany it's normal that the
> health insurance pays for your guide dog.
> It was an incredibly exhausting time but on Thursday, I finally got the
> acceptance letter.
> And I'm going to start training on September 8. Woohoo, only three weeks
> from now! I still can't believe that it finally worked.
> My future companion is a black labrador named Taylor.
> 
> I'm looking forward to exchange experience and opinions with you all.
> 
> best wishes from Germany
> Lisa
> 
> 
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