Its been a really long time since I have taken any of the dogs for a therapy visit.  Life has well, just gotten in the way and time has passed at a break neck speed.  We used to go weekly.  I miss it.  I had forgotten how much the dogs liked their visits and how happy it made the residents of the nursing home.  I had forgotten that many of them have had saint bernards themselves.  I had forgotten many of them had to give up their own beloved pets to move into the nursing home.  I had forgotten the looks on their faces when we come in for visits.  How it lights up their eyes and fills them with happiness to run their fingers through the boys’ fur.  I had forgotten how the hugged them and it made them smile.  He made their day, and I hope I never forget again.

Come on mom… its this way!

We met Joanna when we first got there.  She was sooo happy to see Rufus.  She told me about the Saint she had when she was a young woman.  She told me the saint had saved her life by pushing her out of the way of an on coming vehicle and sadly he was struck and killed.  He gave his life for hers and she was so grateful.  What a dog, how humbling.

This woman misses her dogs so much.  She thanked us for coming in and sitting with her.  Rufus is her new buddy and is welcome back.

I think we made this lady’s day..

A few more random shots.

Rufus earned his treats today.  He is snoring and sleeping soundly under my desk.  I promise not to let life get in the way and make time to share the joy that these wonderful dogs have given to me.  Next visit, the VA hospital to pay homage to the men and women who defend our rights and liberties so that I may own dogs and take them in public.