In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, I thought I would write a post about my sweet dog and his Ms. Wheelchair America experience. He got to have a working vacation while I was in Houston. The day before I headed out, we took AJ to KSDS where he would spend the week and a half I was gone with his trainer at the training facility where he lived before I took him home with me. He was not a bit happy about being left and it broke my heart to hear him whine, but I consoled myself with the fact that he would be fine.
That night was horrible for me and I just had to convince myself that when I wasn't in my home, staring at his stuff, I would miss him less. Well, that was just not true. We went on our trip and had a couple of days before MWA started. It really felt like part of me was missing.
Then, Ms. Wheelchair America began. Did I miss him less? NO. I thought about him all the time, especially when I would see the judge with his dog. But, do I think I made the right choice leaving him on vacation? YES! Our days were so packed full, there was barely enough time to take care of my own personal needs. I can't imagine taking him down to the main floor and finding a place in downtown Houston for him to take care of his bathroom needs. Not to mention, there wasn't time or place to let him run and play. And, I just don't think it would have been very fair to make him work such long days for a week.
So, yes I missed him, but yes, I am sure this was the right decision. I know he was loved and played with and fed and watered on time. I'm sure he had a great time even if he did come home with a hoarse bark. :) I am also sure that we are well bonded and I missed him terribly. He is truly my partner and know I fully appreciate just how much this partnership means to me. We are a team and work best when we are together. :)
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
To see other MWA posts check here: http://mwks13.blogspot.com/2013/08/meeting-queens.html; http://mwks13.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-view-of-each-state-board.html;
To see other MWA posts check here: http://mwks13.blogspot.com/2013/08/meeting-queens.html; http://mwks13.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-view-of-each-state-board.html;
Thanksgiving for today:
Working technology
Wellness Center
Clean table
Finished project
Almonds
"Blessed are those who can give without remembering and receive without forgetting."
--Anonymous
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