Poodle Kisses

Radar and I owe some pretty special people our thanks for helping to bring us together.  My life has already changed a lot since we first met, and I can see that it's going to change even more, all for the better.  Thank you so much, all of you.

Becky and Keith at Anutta Poodles, who donated Radar for me to train as my service dog.  Becky was so patient with me, and helped me with a lot of information, even before we knew there was a litter of puppies coming.  Radar's the best gift I've ever gotten, and it's hard to imagine my life now without him.

The Nielsen family, and the rest of my extended pageant family, who raised funds to help cover equipment and travel costs when I first got Radar.  And especially to Michelle, who has been such a friend to me.  It really means a lot to me.... thanks for being there. :)

Jean Calhoun at the STAR program, who arranged funding to cover the cost of my plane ticket to go pick up Radar.  All I had to say was that I needed help, and what with, and Jean really went to bat for me.  Jean is such a dynamo... I can't even explain it.  :)  She's awesome... thank you, Jean. :)

The members of the service-dog and seizure-alert/response-dog email lists that I'm on, who helped me learn SO much about service dogs, the rights of people with disabilities, and how to be more independent.  I know for a fact that I would not be as knowledgeable on these subjects as I am now, without these groups.

Members of Nervousness.Org and the Getcrafty.com Glitter board, who donated items for the silent auction that helped raise funds for travel costs and equipment when I first got Radar.  You are some pretty awesome people... thank you, so much.

My family, and especially my Mom, for being so supportive of me, and helping me get places, get stuff, get to vet appointments, cover the many costs of a puppy :) when I can't, and just for being so psyched for me.  I never could have gotten this far without your help.  Thanks.  :)