tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post4619677388501987535..comments2023-09-04T08:32:15.127-06:00Comments on Dawn Kairns and Maggie the Dog: The Joy of DogMaggiethedogwhochangedmylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09809205852096254803noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-21988271580496420092009-12-11T17:13:27.050-07:002009-12-11T17:13:27.050-07:00Beautiful. You really get this, Barb, because you ...Beautiful. You really get this, Barb, because you do the therapy work all the time. The gift is really ours, isn't it? Thanks for letting my know this post made a difference for you. And you know, if we didn't have some down moments, maybe we wouldn't recognize the great ones... Good to hear from you!Dawn Kairns, Author of MAGGIE the dog who changed my lifehttp://www.dawnkairns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-58859263759933855522009-12-11T15:03:46.645-07:002009-12-11T15:03:46.645-07:00What a wonderful post, Dawn! I have witnessed all...What a wonderful post, Dawn! I have witnessed all of these things time and time again too. Esepcially the therapy dog work end of things.<br />I was feeling sorry for myself today for various reasons (won't get into cause it is not the point)-- but I took Frankie to the hospital for a visit-- met a woman younger than me who has stage 4 breast cancer. visited with others in for chemo and various other issues-- left feeling so much better-- they were all thrilled to meet Frankie-- smiles abounded, despite some of their dire situations-- I no longer felt sorry for myself and felt ashamed for feeling sorry about the silly things I was.<br />It is SO AMAZING how animals remind us, help to transform us when we need it most... and I love being reminded of all that is grand in the world-- your post did just that for me. Thank you.<br /><br />Barbara Techel<br />Award winning author of the Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Book Series<br />My passion is bringing a positive face and voice to animals with disabilities<br />Frankie is Official Mascot for National Disabled Pets Day and<br />Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame Companion Dog<br />http://www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.comBarbara Techelhttp://www.joyfulpaws.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-87629097536755324082009-12-11T11:10:32.358-07:002009-12-11T11:10:32.358-07:00Thanks, Ingrid. Maddie will come up and nudge my m...Thanks, Ingrid. Maddie will come up and nudge my mouse hand as a reminder sometimes!Dawn Kairns, Author of MAGGIE the dog who changed my lifehttp://www.dawnkairns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-26970695180551767582009-12-11T11:07:03.063-07:002009-12-11T11:07:03.063-07:00Beautiful post! Animals are the best teachers, ar...Beautiful post! Animals are the best teachers, aren't they? Like you, I find it challenging to balance computer time with "real life" time. My cat Amber always reminds me to step away from the computer and back into the real world - to feed her, pet her, or just admire her while she sleeps in the sunny spot in the living room.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-46475772088678780682009-12-11T09:12:07.002-07:002009-12-11T09:12:07.002-07:00So glad I made you smile :)
There's nothing li...So glad I made you smile :)<br />There's nothing like their greeting, is there? Thanks for your interest in our therapy work!Dawn Kairns, Author of MAGGIE the dog who changed my lifehttp://www.dawnkairns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-62844967239023694202009-12-10T15:00:11.685-07:002009-12-10T15:00:11.685-07:00That should be greet me.That should be greet me.Kirkland Acres Rabbitry And Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032204275380236912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467425833527005893.post-40552419670837360692009-12-10T14:59:43.296-07:002009-12-10T14:59:43.296-07:00You made me smile! :) Just like my dogs always do ...You made me smile! :) Just like my dogs always do every day just by wagging their cute little tails to great me!Can't wait to hear about your therapy work.Kirkland Acres Rabbitry And Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032204275380236912noreply@blogger.com