PEOPLE NEWS
As most of you know, my neighbor and good friend, Valerie, was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. She underwent a mastectomy with reconstruction on March 2. I can't even begin to express how much of an inspiration she has been to me. Tomorrow is the Susan Komen Race For The Cure in Spokane. And just 6.5 weeks out from surgery, Valerie is going to participate in the 1 mile walk. I am absolutely honored to be walking with her.
I have such a big mouth that some of you will be surprised to find that you hadn't heard that I am on a quest to lose 60 pounds. I just have been so ashamed of myself that I haven't told a lot of people; probably out of fear of failing. I joined Nutrisystem and started the program January 20. For the first time in YEARS I am eating healthy and I feel wonderful. I am even exercising, which will shock ALL who read this!!! And so far I have lost 22 pounds. YAY! I have been taught not to be proud, but I am proud of myself.
OHHHHH....and on Monday a team (3 women) is coming to put color on the walls of my house! This home has needed painting for quite some time, however, I hate hate hate to paint and I can't seem to pick paint with more color than off-white. These ladies came last Friday for a consultation, and it's gonna be beautiful when they are done. They are also going to assist me in choosing new furniture.
ENGLISH COCKER NEWS
This blog is suppose to be about Frasier and Paris, so........
Frasier had his 4th session today in Rally Obedience. He is thriving in class, so eager and darn near perfect. We participated in 2 different courses today. Several times, after our turn on the course, I yelled, jumped, and ran clapping my hands with excitement. He was racing with me and so very happy. The instructor commented on the positive vibes traveling along the leash from dog to human. It was so wonderful that class went over by 30 minutes! I think that you will only understand this if you have trained with a dog. It is a 6-week class and ends on May 2.
Frasier AND Paris are starting a Beginning Agility class on May 8. WOO HOO. I could not decide which dog to take to the class and the instructor suggested that I split the class between the dogs. I'll see how that goes.
Have a great week everyone.
