Harry Potter, Therapy Dog

Enjoyed accomplishing one of my retirement goals today.  Harry Potter, my Australian Shepherd and I were the guest speakers at the Care Givers Support Group at the Bureau County Metro Center today.  I spoke about my care giving experiences with my mom, dad, grandmother and my son.  Then I provided Harry's story and the journey to becoming a therapy dog. Harry gave an awesome laid back presentation.  After a question and answer period, Harry generously provided therapy to all.  Of course, those who slipped him a doggie treat got a little extra atttention.  Many thanks to Nedda Simon and Kathy O'Malley for the invitation along with Tammy Lange and Elaine Russell of the Bureau County Metro Center.

One of the people with whom I got to reconnect with today was Carol Gugerty(on the left, Elaine Russell on the right and me in the middle).  Carol, her daughter-Amy Affelt, and myself all lived in the same apartment complex 27 years ago. 

What a great day!  Harry even got to go into the Quilter's Garden and give therapy to Beth and Carol.  He had them on their knees!! 
Happy Fall, Terry

Happy 25th Anniversary, Rod, And the Best Thing I Ever Made

On June 30th, we celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary, my retirement, and Aaron's healing from his car accident.  Above is the picture cake showing the wedding and the new improved couple!

We had our party at the Bureau County Metro Center and entertained about 150 friends and family. Thanks to all the ladies that helped in the kitchen to provide a beautiful buffet.  Also, thank you to Dad and Pat, Cathy and Robin, who endured helping me make the food.  MMmmm, good.

 Thanks to Aaron's friend for the DJ services and playing our favorite tunes to dance to.

Thank you to everyone who chose to help us celebrate; friends and family from near and far.

Thank you, God for healing our son.  He's the best thing I've every made!!

Amen,  Terry