Dear Readers,
I had my second training session with Truman today. Dora, the trainer, met me at Target on University and she proceeded to show me how and what to do while in a store setting. Truman did wonderful! I love when I am talking to him and he looks into my eyes for direction. We took him down the Dog food isle and the toy isle. I have to say I was impressed, I could tell he wanted to sniff the food and crab a toy out of one of the bins but he faithfully obeyed my que's. I also feel a lot more confident in giving the commands. I guess you could say Dora and Truman are training me. *LOL*
Dora also told me that intead of placing Truman next week she is going to place him as soon as we get back from vacation which is going to be around Aug.8th. The kids room has been re-painted and I also repainted the hallway outside their room. I have been junking out cleaning up and getting everything just right for our new family member. We feel so blessed!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Truman seems to like me!
Dear Readers,
Yesterday was my first day of Training with Kadin's dog. I learned how to clean ears, clip toe nails (which I may leave up to the vet) and I learned many commands and I practiced walking with him. He did so good and I gave him lots of praise and dog treats. Next week on Tues. I am going to meet the Trainer and Truman at the Target on University for our "store" training. I am so excited! I love working with this dog and I really feel like I am bonding with him already. I got to take pictures of him and I couldn't wait to show the kids and Bret. I also showed anyone else that I saw. We have waited so long for this dog and now we are in the throws of training. I also feel like I am "Nesting" you know like when a woman is about to have a baby she cleans the house non stop. I have been cleaning and junking out and today I put a second coat of spackle on the hallway wall and then sanded it and repainted. Next project is the kids room I already have the paint and am excited to start that project in the next few days. I just know this dog is going to be so great for our family and Kadin is going to just love him!
Yesterday was my first day of Training with Kadin's dog. I learned how to clean ears, clip toe nails (which I may leave up to the vet) and I learned many commands and I practiced walking with him. He did so good and I gave him lots of praise and dog treats. Next week on Tues. I am going to meet the Trainer and Truman at the Target on University for our "store" training. I am so excited! I love working with this dog and I really feel like I am bonding with him already. I got to take pictures of him and I couldn't wait to show the kids and Bret. I also showed anyone else that I saw. We have waited so long for this dog and now we are in the throws of training. I also feel like I am "Nesting" you know like when a woman is about to have a baby she cleans the house non stop. I have been cleaning and junking out and today I put a second coat of spackle on the hallway wall and then sanded it and repainted. Next project is the kids room I already have the paint and am excited to start that project in the next few days. I just know this dog is going to be so great for our family and Kadin is going to just love him!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Hyperbarics Story on Channel 9 News
Dear Readers,
For those of you who are interested, the story that was done on Kadin and the boys by Fox news is going to air this Wednesday at 9pm.
Also, I am going to have my first training session with Truman tomorrow afternoon. I will let you all know how it goes.
Thanks to all of you that have followed us this far and many thanks for all the support and prayers!!
For those of you who are interested, the story that was done on Kadin and the boys by Fox news is going to air this Wednesday at 9pm.
Also, I am going to have my first training session with Truman tomorrow afternoon. I will let you all know how it goes.
Thanks to all of you that have followed us this far and many thanks for all the support and prayers!!
Friday, July 08, 2011
Meeting Truman
Dear Readers,
It has been a nice break the last few weeks not blogging everyday but I am now ready to start blogging about this chapter in our family's life. Tuesday I recived a call from Can-Do-Canines, I was very excited to learn that they wanted me to meet a dog by the name of "Truman" who is a black Labrador. I set a time with the women to drive out to New Hope to the facility for Thursday at 1pm. Thrusday came and I got out my GPS and found my way to Can-Do-Canines new facility. Dora, the trainer, met me in the loby and we proceeded to one of the big training rooms. We walked in the room and she told me to take a seat and that she would go get Truman from the Kennal. I was so excited to meet him and I prayed the whole way to the facility. Truman came in the door and walked straight up to me. Dora gave me some dog treats and we sat and talked and Truman sat right by me without even trying to go to his trainer. The first thing I was aware of with Truman was his GREAT eye contact with me. When I talked to him he just staired into my eyes. I kind of laughed because I have never had that kind of experiance with a dog. I said, "Wow, Truman Kadin doesn't even do that!" I practiced walking him and giving some basic commands. Over all it went very well and towards the end Dora said, "So what do you think?" I said, "I really like him and I have not had any negative feelings towards this match so, Yes, I would like to work with him." Dora got the paper work and I filled it all out and we scheduled our first Training session for Tues. July 12th. I am looking forward our next meeting! I will keep you all posted on the progress.
Goodnight!
It has been a nice break the last few weeks not blogging everyday but I am now ready to start blogging about this chapter in our family's life. Tuesday I recived a call from Can-Do-Canines, I was very excited to learn that they wanted me to meet a dog by the name of "Truman" who is a black Labrador. I set a time with the women to drive out to New Hope to the facility for Thursday at 1pm. Thrusday came and I got out my GPS and found my way to Can-Do-Canines new facility. Dora, the trainer, met me in the loby and we proceeded to one of the big training rooms. We walked in the room and she told me to take a seat and that she would go get Truman from the Kennal. I was so excited to meet him and I prayed the whole way to the facility. Truman came in the door and walked straight up to me. Dora gave me some dog treats and we sat and talked and Truman sat right by me without even trying to go to his trainer. The first thing I was aware of with Truman was his GREAT eye contact with me. When I talked to him he just staired into my eyes. I kind of laughed because I have never had that kind of experiance with a dog. I said, "Wow, Truman Kadin doesn't even do that!" I practiced walking him and giving some basic commands. Over all it went very well and towards the end Dora said, "So what do you think?" I said, "I really like him and I have not had any negative feelings towards this match so, Yes, I would like to work with him." Dora got the paper work and I filled it all out and we scheduled our first Training session for Tues. July 12th. I am looking forward our next meeting! I will keep you all posted on the progress.
Goodnight!
Monday, June 27, 2011
All Home Safe and Sound!
Dear Readers,
We arrived home around 8:30pm and we are soooo Happy to be back. Thank you all for your support during this past month it really meant a lot to me.
Today did not start off well, Kadin managed to run ahead of Bret and some how he got outside without anyone in the Hotel noticing. Of course I was a complete wreck running in circles trying to figure out where he could have gone. The worst part about this whole ordeal was that I had cut his locator of his ankle last night before last due to the fact that the strap had rubbed his ankle raw. I think it was a combination between the rubbing of the strap and the ongoing exposure to chlorine. Anyway, I had an extra strap that I was going to attach to his other ankle but I had not put it on yet. I was hysterical in the parking lot wondering were to start and beating myself up about not putting the strap on the other ankle regardless of the irritation that was healing from the 2 weeks prior. The Police were sent out and just at the time they arrived Bret found him running down the highway that runs along the Hotel. Kadin was fine but his pants were wet from the running in the grass. The Officer wanted to talk to us about the situation and then she went to talk to the women at the front desk. Due to Kadin's running off we were a bit late for our morning session. Bret went in the tank with the boys and I tried to calm down and make some phone calls. I called Dane county sheriffs office and the Project lifesaver
officers that we had met with when we arrived here in WI. I wanted to explain why he didn't have his bracelet on. Anyway, I managed to calm enough and yes, Kadin got the strap on his "almost healed" ankle as soon as Bret brought him through the door. Of course this would happen on our last day here. Let me tell you, there is never a dull moment with this child of mine! Our second session went well and Bret went in again with the boys and I got to talk to Shannon the Director of the clinic for over an hour. Gloria, Rebekah and I on the "off treatment" time worked on a mini video of our stay here and our experience at Wisconsin Interactive Hyperbarics. The staff loved the video and Shannon asked if she could post it on the WIHC web site! We also took pictures of the all the boys putting there hand print on their "Hand Prints of Hope" wall. I must say it went better than I thought. Kadin smeared the print a bit but we fixed it with a little paper towel and water. Well, I better sign off, the boys have to be up and out the door by 7:30 for summer school.
We will be going to meet Kadin's potential Service Dog this week and I have decided, if you all are interested, to continue blogging about that experience. Let me know if your intersted.
Thank you and Goodnight!! :)
We arrived home around 8:30pm and we are soooo Happy to be back. Thank you all for your support during this past month it really meant a lot to me.
Today did not start off well, Kadin managed to run ahead of Bret and some how he got outside without anyone in the Hotel noticing. Of course I was a complete wreck running in circles trying to figure out where he could have gone. The worst part about this whole ordeal was that I had cut his locator of his ankle last night before last due to the fact that the strap had rubbed his ankle raw. I think it was a combination between the rubbing of the strap and the ongoing exposure to chlorine. Anyway, I had an extra strap that I was going to attach to his other ankle but I had not put it on yet. I was hysterical in the parking lot wondering were to start and beating myself up about not putting the strap on the other ankle regardless of the irritation that was healing from the 2 weeks prior. The Police were sent out and just at the time they arrived Bret found him running down the highway that runs along the Hotel. Kadin was fine but his pants were wet from the running in the grass. The Officer wanted to talk to us about the situation and then she went to talk to the women at the front desk. Due to Kadin's running off we were a bit late for our morning session. Bret went in the tank with the boys and I tried to calm down and make some phone calls. I called Dane county sheriffs office and the Project lifesaver
officers that we had met with when we arrived here in WI. I wanted to explain why he didn't have his bracelet on. Anyway, I managed to calm enough and yes, Kadin got the strap on his "almost healed" ankle as soon as Bret brought him through the door. Of course this would happen on our last day here. Let me tell you, there is never a dull moment with this child of mine! Our second session went well and Bret went in again with the boys and I got to talk to Shannon the Director of the clinic for over an hour. Gloria, Rebekah and I on the "off treatment" time worked on a mini video of our stay here and our experience at Wisconsin Interactive Hyperbarics. The staff loved the video and Shannon asked if she could post it on the WIHC web site! We also took pictures of the all the boys putting there hand print on their "Hand Prints of Hope" wall. I must say it went better than I thought. Kadin smeared the print a bit but we fixed it with a little paper towel and water. Well, I better sign off, the boys have to be up and out the door by 7:30 for summer school.
We will be going to meet Kadin's potential Service Dog this week and I have decided, if you all are interested, to continue blogging about that experience. Let me know if your intersted.
Thank you and Goodnight!! :)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Success at the "Little Americka" Carnival
Dear Readers,
Well we were blessed with the most beautiful day today and we decided to venture out and try going to the "Little Americka" Carnival. We had the BEST time and Kadin fell in love with the big rollercoaster. Needless to say he wanted to go on it again and again. They also had a 15 min. Train ride that went through the park and out into the country side and there were lots of sheep and goats and Lamas roaming freely around the train and going over the tracks. Tanner's favorite ride was the tilt a whirl because there was a huge statue of Mario Brothers in the center of the ride. When we sat in the car Tanner yelled out, "Mario, do your stuff!" then he said, "this is the best ride ever, Mario is the best!" I felt ill after that ride and Tanner ask me if I wanted to puke. i just laughed and said, "No, but I am not going to go on that ride again." It was a very very successful day! The best part is that we managed to stay the whole day, it was such a cool experiance. When Kadin was done he looked at me and said, "Go to the Van." I knew he was so tired and I was so proud of how both the boys did today. We got back to the van and Kadin just laid on the floor, I got him into his car seat and he crashed on the 30 min. ride back to our hotel. I cannot tell you when the last time Kadin fell asleep without the use of his pills and to fall asleep at 5:00pm hasn't happend since he was like 1 year old. We were nervouse that he wouldn't go down tonight but we gave him his pills a little later and he went down fine. What a day we have had!
Well we were blessed with the most beautiful day today and we decided to venture out and try going to the "Little Americka" Carnival. We had the BEST time and Kadin fell in love with the big rollercoaster. Needless to say he wanted to go on it again and again. They also had a 15 min. Train ride that went through the park and out into the country side and there were lots of sheep and goats and Lamas roaming freely around the train and going over the tracks. Tanner's favorite ride was the tilt a whirl because there was a huge statue of Mario Brothers in the center of the ride. When we sat in the car Tanner yelled out, "Mario, do your stuff!" then he said, "this is the best ride ever, Mario is the best!" I felt ill after that ride and Tanner ask me if I wanted to puke. i just laughed and said, "No, but I am not going to go on that ride again." It was a very very successful day! The best part is that we managed to stay the whole day, it was such a cool experiance. When Kadin was done he looked at me and said, "Go to the Van." I knew he was so tired and I was so proud of how both the boys did today. We got back to the van and Kadin just laid on the floor, I got him into his car seat and he crashed on the 30 min. ride back to our hotel. I cannot tell you when the last time Kadin fell asleep without the use of his pills and to fall asleep at 5:00pm hasn't happend since he was like 1 year old. We were nervouse that he wouldn't go down tonight but we gave him his pills a little later and he went down fine. What a day we have had!
Friday, June 24, 2011
38 down and 2 to go...
Dear Readers,
Today went well even though I think that we all are chomping at the bit to go home. All things considered this month has gone fast, but Monday can't come fast enough! Today, During our lunch hour Mitchell came up to me holding a (PECS) Picture of Markers with the word "Draw" on it he put it in my hand and just looked at me. I was so happy, "I said, "do you want to draw Mitchell?" and he said, "Draw" so Karin got out his markers and color books and he began to scribble. On another occasion today Mitchell came up to me and said, "Trains" and I new he wanted me to put Thomas DVD on so he could watch it. Mitchell is just doing some really great things, I am so glad Gloria and Mike were able to pay for Mitch to have treatment with my boys. I could have never done this trip without Gloria by my side! Kadin, did something today he has NEVER done. I was watching a movie and he came up to me and handed me the phone and said, "Dad....yes a yes!" I said, "Oh my gosh! Do you want to talk to dad?" and he said, "Yes!" I called Bret and said, "Kadin wanted me to call you!" Kadin kept it short and sweet he said, "Hi Dad!" and "Bye Dad!" I thought is was amazing that he was thinking about Bret and then put effort into finding my phone and coming and giving it to me and telling me what he wanted and that was to call his dad! This seems like a lot of steps for him to focus on and follow through. I am so proud of Kadin and I just know more good things are yet to come!
Thank God for God, He truly has blessed us on this trip. And I am so thankful for all of your prayers and kind words of encouragement. WE have an amazing support group and I do not take you guys for granted!
-Much Love :)
Today went well even though I think that we all are chomping at the bit to go home. All things considered this month has gone fast, but Monday can't come fast enough! Today, During our lunch hour Mitchell came up to me holding a (PECS) Picture of Markers with the word "Draw" on it he put it in my hand and just looked at me. I was so happy, "I said, "do you want to draw Mitchell?" and he said, "Draw" so Karin got out his markers and color books and he began to scribble. On another occasion today Mitchell came up to me and said, "Trains" and I new he wanted me to put Thomas DVD on so he could watch it. Mitchell is just doing some really great things, I am so glad Gloria and Mike were able to pay for Mitch to have treatment with my boys. I could have never done this trip without Gloria by my side! Kadin, did something today he has NEVER done. I was watching a movie and he came up to me and handed me the phone and said, "Dad....yes a yes!" I said, "Oh my gosh! Do you want to talk to dad?" and he said, "Yes!" I called Bret and said, "Kadin wanted me to call you!" Kadin kept it short and sweet he said, "Hi Dad!" and "Bye Dad!" I thought is was amazing that he was thinking about Bret and then put effort into finding my phone and coming and giving it to me and telling me what he wanted and that was to call his dad! This seems like a lot of steps for him to focus on and follow through. I am so proud of Kadin and I just know more good things are yet to come!
Thank God for God, He truly has blessed us on this trip. And I am so thankful for all of your prayers and kind words of encouragement. WE have an amazing support group and I do not take you guys for granted!
-Much Love :)
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