Last night in the ATL

Who would think that it is here. Our last night in the ATL. We have had so many memories here and have met so many good people. Our lives will indeed be much richer for those that have crossed paths with us. I hope everyone understands that this blog will not stop once we are back in Haworth. We will keep it updated on Jaques progress, and hope that you will all keep checking it.

Jaque made an A+ on her written exam for dog handler and an A++ on the oral exam. I hope that this makes those teachers at Haworth proud. She worked hard and struggled through long days to pass. Tomorrow is Eddie and Jaques public access final. We will got to Target and then to Chili's. Then we will have a graduation party for Jaque and Eddie. They are doing so great together. This morning when I woke up I glanced over at Jaque (my Angel) and there sat Eddie with his head proped slightly on the side of the bed with his nose just about 1" from her nose, being quiet and just watching Jaque sleep. It was so great. They do not want the service dogs to be protective, but I am afraid that he already is. You can see that he has been touched by the "IT" factor.

In talking with Ramona, founder of GCI she told me of one of the volunteers at GCI (Georgia Canine) whose daughter is now 25 and has been in a wheelchair most of her life. The volunteer had met Jaque one day last week. She told Ramona that she had never quite met anyone like Jaque. She said that her attitude, personality, and wonderful smile was one that she had never seen in anyone in a wheelchair before. She just could not say enough about how much Jaques attitude touched her life and inspired her. She said that she was so confident and hopeful and that she was so strong in her faith. She knew that Jaque was not going to be kept down long.

What a proud day as a parent. It is one that you just dream of. To hear that your child could touch a life like that is amazing. I just want to make sure that all of you understand that this is not something that Chris and I have done on our own. It was ALL of our family, and friends that have helped mold her and make her. See - my thought is that God is the teacher and gave us the clay, and through him we all help mold each other a little everyday. Jaque told someone yesterday that she has learned that you have to be careful what you say to someone because it just might be the last time that you see them. SO she said that she tries to make sure that everyone knows how much she loves them and what they mean to her.

Just remember - we love you all. Larissa, Toby, Bo, Lori , Courtney, Heath, Suzanne, & Presley how in the world will we every repay you. BO, thank God Lori has kept you in line all this time! We thank you for your continued prayer. You all began this journey with us on January 3. The minute I arrived and saw her, I dropped to my knees and prayed to GOD. Thank you all for doing the same. May we bless your lives the way you continue to bless ours. SEE YOU SOON!