Ringing of the Bell!

Today was a big day for celebration for one of our friends who completed her treatments. On the wall of the treatment area hangs a bell, that sounds out loudly after the long weeks of radiation treatment or chemo are completed. It was a Blessing today when Cora and I met with the family of a Grandmother reaching that goal. Her daughter, granddaughters and grandson were all there to share in that joy. Cora was so excited to see children in the waiting area, she was "smiling" from ear to ear! Hospitals and clinics can sometimes be a frightening place for children, but today it was one of giggles and laughter as they sat on the floor playing and petting a "Caring Canine". What a way to start the holidays!
Outside the area is the Healing Garden, the sidewalk is engraved with different words and phrases. Today the word "Hope" rings loud and clear! Merry Christmas!

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Origin of Therapy Dogs

Cora the Therapy Dog I have been wondering for a while now just "who" the person was that initiated the concept of therapy dogs. Found this article to be quite informative from "Wikipedia" and wanted to share with all of our readers. "During World War II, under combat operations against Japanese forces on the island of New Guinea, Corporal William Wynne came into possession of a young adult Yorkshire Terrier abandoned on the battlefield. He named the female dog Smoky . Smoky accompanied Wynne on numerous combat missions, provided comfort and entertainment for troops, and even assisted the Signal Corps in running a telegraph cable through an underground pipe, completing in minutes what might have been a dangerous, three-day construction job which would have exposed men and equipment to enemy bombers. Smoky's service as a therapy dog began when Corporal Wynne was hospitalized for a jungle disease. As Wynne recovered, Wynne's Army pals br

Soothing Moment

Cora missed out on visiting friends today at Mayo because of an upset tummy. But tonight she is relaxing with two of her favorite things, her "fleece buppie bed" and Poppy's guitar music. Ahhh, life is good.

Happy Valentine's Day

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a41774d7a6b344d6a593d0d0a&blogview=true The link above is a short slideshow with one of my favorite songs, my favorite dog and my heart's work as a Therapy Dog handler. Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone, may the heart of an animal touch you today!

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