FIELD TRIP!

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Today was the coolest of COOL days!  I knew it as soon as Brooke drove up.  That usually meant we were going "for a car ride."  I was so excited to see her and get going ... look at me go (in the video above)!

We were going on a field trip to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School to meet 17 very special kindergarteners!  I SO love "little people" and these "kinders" have the hearts and souls of GIANTS!

The class participates in "Care for God's Creation," an all-year social justice project.  Every Friday is Quarter Day! and the students bring in a quarter for a charity that benefits homeless animals.  This year Pat Mill's kindergarten class is helping ME!!!  (Isn't that just so COOL?)

When we arrived, the kids and their teachers came outside to meet ME (and Jewel and Brooke of course)!  I was proudly presented with a pink heart dog tag with my name on it and $42 (and some change) from the "St. Al's Kinder's."

I got to meet each of the kids, get LOTS of pets and give LOTS of "Thank You" kisses.  It was one of the most special moments since I was rescued.  The girls shared my story; the challenges I am facing and my successes so far.  We also talked about the importance for both pets and people to eat a healthy diet and to exercise.  The best part was when the children were able to ask LOTS and LOTS of questions and share stories about their pets.  (You know ... out of the mouths of babes, they are the BEST!)

Then we were off to see Joy and 10 minutes and .05 of a mile of hydrotherapy.  It was ok ... but I wish I could have just stayed and hung out with the kids!

The scale is still dipping.  Today I weighed 111.8 and I have lost another 3 pounds in 2 weeks.  (The real bummer was the girls stopped at McDonald's ... and they wouldn't even share their French Fries ... so much for being healthy.<g>)

I can hardly wait to head back to the "black pack" so I can share my exciting day.

LOTs of tail wags today!

~ Summer

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