Guess who came to our house today ?
Mayzie!!!!!
Almost 2 years ago , Emilia was matched with Mayzie by Paws 4 People Foundation . The dogs are trained by inmates at a prison in West Virginia. Emilia and I traveled there for a weekend to meet several dogs . Emilia was introduced to three dogs. The first one came in looked around and showed very little interest in her. The second dog seemed to be afraid of her wheel chair and brace on her leg( she was having her leg lengthened at the time). The third dog (Mayzie) , walked in smelled Emilias chair ,wagged her tail and jumped up on the side of her chair to kiss her . We knew this was a perfect match . For the past 2 years Mayzie was trained to meet Emilia's needs for future surgeries .For almost two years she waited so patiently for Mayzie to graduate . Finally , Mayzie was ready to transition to our family ( No easy feat) . She is not accustomed to being around so many children or another dog (Annabelle) that was trying to attack her. She will slowly start visiting us and slowly become acclimated to our house.
Today's visit went pretty well. Emilia loved learning all her commands and showering Mayzie with love . We are hoping that Mayzie will not only provide Emilia with help while she undergoes several more surgeries on her arms and legs but that she will also serve as a "Bridge" between Emilia and her classmates .
Paws 4 People is a wonderful Foundation that provides service dogs to people with physical and mental disabilities . ( Paws 4 Vets provides dogs to veterans returning from war with physical disabilities or from the stress associated with war).
Tomorrow will be a very important day for Teresa. The results from the heart cath . will hold two paths for Teresa's future .
If you find the time in your day to think of Teresa, could you please whisper a prayer to Jesus...we would be VERY grateful .
14 comments:
Oh Ann, we have been and will continue to pray for sweet Teresa. God knows the path for her life. We are praying for all of you tomorrow!!!!
And yay for sweet Mayzie!
Holding you all up in prayer!
Ann, We will keep the whole family and Teresa in our prayers daily and esp. tomorrow. (Mayzie seems awesome!) Laura and Lily
Ann, we pray for Teresa everyday! The Lord holds tomorrow in His hands.
Mayzie is just precious!!!
Blessings,
Amy
What joyous news to hear that Emilia has been matched with such a wonderful canine companion! Mayzie will make a beautiful and helpful addition to your family, and especially to Emilia. We are on our second career change Guide Dog, one of whom I trained as a certified therapy dog (Ripley will be certified as well). I can testify that these animals are amazing not only in their training, but in their gentleness, intuition, and willingness to serve without question or complaint just because they love you. Emilia will be a hit with friends old and new now that she has a special dog buddy.
And of course, we're praying for Teresa too--always. Thinking of your family and your brave little girl tomorrow during the procedure. May you receive good news.
XO Lynne
Mama to our amazing Amelia MeiYun, age 6
Oregon
Welcome to the family Mazie!!! :)
Praying in whispers and out loud tomorrow! And welcome home Mayzie!
Mayzie is beautiful! We continue to pray for Teresa, and we'll add extra prayers tomorrow.
Can't wait to hear what happens tomorrow - praying for you all, and will be thinking about you.
What a special journey for her. Great pictures.
Wonderful story of Mayzie's arrival, and yes as always we will continue to lift Teresa up in prayer.
The Carr's
Prayers offered for you guys Ann - every day - and today one of thanks for "Mazie" - and one of hope for continued miracles for Teresa!
hugs - aus and co.
Prayers and thoughts for her and your family.
Great news with the dog
Yeah for Mayzie and YEAH for Teresa's good news today!!! YES!!!
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