Friday, July 18, 2008

Then Sings My Soul Saturday

You knew it was coming... the most appropriate song for us this weekend!



We're all surviving at dog camp this week. We went on our first field trip to Wal-Mart today and Lucia did great. All 15 recipients were in Wal-Mart at the same time with dogs. People kept stopping and asking if it was walk a dog day or something. Tomorrow we go to the mall, eat lunch at the food court and to dinner tomorrow night at a pizza place. Learning to control the dogs in public is very important.

Lucia met Mary Lyndsey today and seemed to like her. It's been tiring but fun so far. Thanks again for all of your encouragement and prayers. I'll post more pictures on Monday or Tuesday.

By the way, I'm learning all kinds of spiritual applications while learning to train this dog. Especially with trying to get her to walk right beside me. Also, when traveling through a door, we have to command her to "wait, go through, or behind" for her safety. Sometimes she doesn't want to listen. I'm sure God knows just how I feel :-)

For more information about service dogs and this wonderful program, go to Canine Assistants. 




19 comments:

Janet Roller said...

Amy- too funny! Can't wait to hear more about the "new Wyatt".
-Janet

Peggy said...

Ohhh Amy...That's GREAT!!! Though I knew you were busy at camp(been praying) I did not know this was the DOG DEDICATION week! I could have picked a song for Lucia...

I think you been hanging around Carol, too much. I can so understand how tiring this discipline training is and all the spiritual application. Van Walton from Proverbs 31 does great with her dog and his blog! Her book is adorable and she always has good applications between the Master &
the loved one...It will be all worth it. I'm sure Spencer is adjusting fine! Hoping he relaxes now so there's no more seizures.
Control...yep...alot of lessons!
My 5 dogs are still training me!
Blessings and you're near the finish..hang in there...and btw
I gotta go let the dogs out!!!
WHO isn't around!!!

Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net said...

Yeap - that's an appropriate one!!

Addicted to Beadz said...

Amy,

I think my dog rules me at times. I bet it has been a lot of work this week, but then great to get this sweet dog to help.

Pray Spencer is doing well, as well as everyone else.

Blessings!
Cheryl

Laurie Ann said...

It was very appropriate! I love it! The video was cute, too. Glad you had a good day and am praying things continue to go well.

Christina said...

This one sure put a smile on my face. Glad to hear that you are going to have this dog to alert you to Spencer's seizures. I have heard amazing things about these dogs and the program sounds like it makes a world of difference in peoples lives.

Cristine said...

Loved it!

Mrs.Naz@BecomingMe said...

Thank you for hosting!! Very funny.

Tanja said...

Too much fun! We watched it several times.

ocean mommy said...

You are so funny!

Have a great weekend! PRaying for you all. :)

steph.

Deborah said...

How funny! Our school mascott is the Bulldogs, so this song gets played alot...but I think this is the first time I've heard it all the way through.

Groovewoman said...

My first time to participate in this meme. I think that this is an AMAZING idea and am soo happy to be a part of it.

Groovewoman
http://groovewoman.blogspot.com

Sheila said...

That's hilarious!!

A trained dog is a happy dog and a happy family, that's for sure. My husband and I have always taken time to do some intensive training with our dogs over the years and it's always paid off and the Lord has used that too to talk to me about a lot of things.

I haven't been over here for awhile but I'm looking forward to seeing what other songs are out there today.

Have a great day
Sheila

Kelly said...

I came over to your blog from 2nd cup of coffee's blog roll. Your "Why Sign, Miracles" post nearly made me cry. I too believe in miracles, and I am so happy God gave you one with your precious son. And now to see him with his new pup, Lucy is great.

May God continue to bless you!

Memories At Home said...

I am so thankful for His grace.. more and more each day! Love your blog!

Carol said...

That is hilarious! Woo Woo Woo. I've gotta let Colin watch that tomorrow when he is up. Missed you today.

2nd Cup of Coffee said...

Oh, Amy, it is so good to get caught up here. I am so excited about Lucia being added to your fam. That picture of her with head cocked is precious. I know that although this is an exciting time, it must be stressful on you as a mom and person. You're in my prayers this week, but it sounds like you are doing exceedingly better than I would be. Blessings on you all, even Lucia!

Unknown said...

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! :)

Teresa said...

I am so glad to have found your blog! It is so uplifting. Thanks for the time you put in here. I am excited about Then Sings My Soul Saturday. What a great idea and I am eager to be a part of it. See ya in the morning. :~)