[bksvol-discuss] Re: Update on us
- From: "Monica Svopa" <svopa@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:45:17 -0500
Hi Shelly. Although I don't have a dog myself, I do understand the heart
ache you feel. One of my best friends has had to go through a change
herself in receiving a new guide. She has told me the happiness and sadness
she feels sometimes because she has had her previous guide for four years.
Dove, couldn't handle the stressed out environment Marybeth was in at work
ether. Thankfully, she went back to her puppy raiser. Marybeth's previous
dog is with her good friends. The advantage of having Judson with your mom
is that you can visit him and know he has a good home. Much success in
Oregon. I'll be thinking of you.
Monica Svopa
----- Original Message -----
From: "siss52" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 8:50 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Update on us
>
> Shelley,
>
> I know you will miss Judson and he you, but at least you know your mother
> will be kind to him and loves him. He knows her, so that will help him as
> well.
>
> Thanks for news of the convention. I know you are enjoying the summer
> program for kids. Good luck with your trip to Oregon, and we will look
> forward to hearing all about your new guide!!!
>
> Best,
> Sue S.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 7:24 PM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Update on us
>
>
> Hi Everyone, warning this is going to be long.
>
> it has been well a couple of weeks since I could actually post something
> meaningful on the list. The summer is definitely not turining out the way
i
> planned.
>
> First of all, the convention was a blast. Pratik and I attended the Users
> group which was a lot of fun, and I also got to talk to John Glass and
check
> out his Icon, love the design much better than the Brailleplus, but alas
the
> Braille Plus is available on Quota funds, and I am afraid will make more
> money than the Icon.
>
> I didn't run into Kelly Heartman though, and regret that. Was kicking
> myself as I was flying on the plane that I hadn't sent my cell number out,
> and at the hotel couldn't access the stupid wireless network.
>
> Sigh.
>
> But it was a blast, and a lot of fun. Presentations were great, and I had
> fun, won some doggy related prizes, spent too much money in the Exhibit
hall
> as I always do, smile. But john is a real honest to goodness person,
smile,
> and I am excited by the changes that are being made.
>
> I do have some bittersweet news too. As of August 12, Judson will no
longer
> be a guide dog.
>
> I have had him now for seven years, and absolutely adore him. But Boston,
> has not been kind to him, and my work is very challenging. He hasn't
walked
> truly fast for a couple of years but I adjusted my stride to his, and we
> worked through alll the doggy things, and finally clicked as a true team,
> about two years ago.
>
> I filled out an application in April, as I wanted another golden retriever
> for the next dog. They said it might be a year's wait which was fine, but
> if they contacted me sooner would I go. The answer was yes, as my dog has
> been a great one, but he doesn't enjoy working particularly my long days
in
> Chelsea.
>
> Well.... I have a class date, it is August 12, in the Oregon class at
Guide
> Dogs for the Blind.
>
> Judson does have a great home lined up, and I have been crying off and on
> for the last two weeks since I found out. On July 5, we celebrated our
> seventh Anniversary, and I knew then that he was retiring. he is my first
> guide, and I know I will work through this.
>
> But I will let the list know what pup I get, what gender, and whether a
lab,
> golden, or a goldador, smile, when I know which will be August 13.
>
> Judson is going to live with my mother in Pennsylvania. She is coming up
to
> pick him up in August.
>
> Honestly I think Boston was a great thing for him. He showed a desire to
> work, and a spark of understanding which was impressive, smile. I have
> learned a ton from this dog, and I know he has taught me patience, and
love,
> and consideration of my dog's feelings and concerns.
>
> So.... It is going to be a hectic summer, and with a lot of feelings,
both,
> sad, joyous, bittersweet, anxious, and everything in between.
>
> I am also working at our summer Program for students called CarrollKids,
and
> have been in Newton since last Sunday, i got part of today, Sunday and
> Monday off, and have to be back for the rest of the week on Tuesday. The
> program is fun, and I have a lot of time in the evenings for reading
books,
> as there is no television and we are sharing computers!
>
> But I get done with CarrollKids on August 9 and fly off to Oregon on the
12.
>
> Sigh.
>
> So if you all need to contact me, write me privately and I will try to
> answer. smile.
>
> TTYL.
>
> Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
> and Judson, guiding golden
> juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
> Graduate Alumni Association Board
> www.guidedogs.com
>
> More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
> limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
> - Helen Keller
>
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