[nagdu] is this normal?

[John Russo]

Hi Stephanie,
	Like you, I applied for guide dog training, and am waiting for a
acceptance date.  I've used a cane for forty years and find it hard to
believe I can leave myself in a dog's care.  I've read several books, and
find much encouragement from others on the list.  I trust it will all work
out.
	
John Russo

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
Mitchell
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 8:46 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] is this normal?

Hi all,
I just need to know if what I'm feeling is normal? I go for training in just
under a month, and last night it really seemed to hit that soon, I won't be
using my cane much and that I will have a dog.  And I found myself getting
quite emotional about it all...
I mean, I'd used a cane for 30 years, and am wondering how I'm meant to
suddenly trust a dog and know where I'm going with no land marks etc? I know
it'll be fine but somehow I almost feel like I'm going through some sort of
strange grieving process.  
And I'd never had a dog before, and even though I know they will teach me
all I need to know, I just find myself wondering if I'm going to be cut out
for the job at hand.
Anyway, I guess I just need reassurance that I'm not going crazy.
Steph

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