Day 5-The End of the first Week

Today, we could only go to team training for the 2nd half of the day.  We attended Keith's grandfather's funeral this morning.  Kindle had to wait in the car because we can't take her in public until we pass our public access test on the final day, Oct. 30.  She was fine.  She slept.  Team training this afternoon consisted of grooming practice and discussion.  We received lots of products from SSD to get us started.  We got 3 kinds of brushes, a toothbrush, and special beef flavored toothpaste.  We got cotton balls and ear cleaner, nail clippers, and several months supply of heartworm pills and anti - flea and tick medicine.  I couldn't believe how far you can stick your finger into a dog's ear!  Their ear canals are completely different from ours.  We took our first walk around our neighborhood with Kindle when we got home.  When we got into the house, Kindle had a crazy spell.  She ran from one end of the house to the other, then she grabbed her tennis ball and kept tearing around the house.  Emma had huge smiles while this was going on.  We loved it!  It really seemed like Kindle was soooo glad to be back here.  We hope she realizes that this is her new home!  We are already starting to see changes in Emma since Monday.  When Emma goes into a sleepy state, post-seizure, or just having trouble waking up in the morning, Kindle comes along and licks her and gets her attention.  Emma is more alert and focused and absolutely joyful!  She has smiled more in the last week than I can remember.  How wonderful this has been for Keith and I to watch this beautiful dog impact our daughter's life in such a profound way already!  We are very blessed and very thankful!  Please tune in next week for daily updates when we are back to training on Monday!  The weekend will consist of bonding at home and a visit to my sister's house.  That's it, the initial bonding is VERY important in these early weeks.  Keith and I continue to be challenged with not being able to connect too much with Kindle.  That is as difficult as I thought it would be.  BUT, well worth it to ensure the bond between Emma and Kindle.  Thanks for checking in!!!
Hello my children!  Well, the first week is over and I hope all went well!  What a beautiful day to be out at recess today!  I will be coming into our classroom this weekend to prepare everything for Mrs. McCarthy for next week!  I hope you all have a great weekend and I will be sending you a message each school night next week, so keep tuning in!  I miss all of you very much!  Love, Mrs. Wenger :)

                       Keith's Grandfather's Funeral.  Love you Grandpa!  We will miss you! 

                 
                   Emma had a seizure in bed this morning.  Kindle had a very sweet reaction to her!

Breakfast time for Kindle.  All of her food and treats MUST come from Emma.  So even a sleepy Emma must be part of the process.   The dish is between Emma's knees.

                  
                  An after breakfast nap, well, for Kindle that is.  Emma never even woke up yet! :)

  
     Grooming time!  Kindle has very coarse hair for a lab, like her mama, SSD Dee.  Daily           
     brushing will really be important to keep her shedding under control.

  
Time to clip nails.  Dogs usually don't like this, but she stayed very still for Keith.  I think he's hired!  That can be his job. :)