[nagdu] Reintroducing myself

[Debby Phillips]

Hi Anjelina, I just came home from Seeing Eye two months ago with 
Nova.  Every time I have the privilege of getting another dog, 
it's always a little bittersweet.  I remember the previous dog, 
and since I have been going to The Seeing Eye since 1981, a lot 
of memories are triggered, many joyful and happy, some not so 
much.  Being there is like going to a family reunion of sorts, 
for me anyway.  I get to see instructors I've known from other 
classes, and other staff I've known for a long time.

Going home is also a mixed blessing.  When I lived alone 
especially, it was more difficult.  For days, I missed all the 
people and activity at the school.  Now that I'm married and come 
home to my husband, and other people in our lives, it's a little 
bit like diving from one swimming pool to another.  Lol.  And 
each dog is different.  Some dogs adjust quickly and fairly well 
to a new environment.  Others take a little longer.  Some dogs, 
right away start doing things they never did at school-chewing on 
paper, picking up stuff off the floor and ground outside, and 
generally creating havoc.  (Smile).  Other dogs just seem to 
settle into the routine of the household and work leafe like 
they've been there forever.

If there's anything I can do to help, or if you have other 
questions, please feel free to write me privately, semisweetdebby 
that's s e m i s w e e t d e b b y at gmail dot com.  Phone: 
509-690-4624; ham radio call: KGBLEGVFA.    Debby and Nova