D E LTA T H E R A P Y D O G S Hi Readers, My wonderful job continues to bring smiles to others. I took a little break because I had a small little lump removed and I couldn’t go to work with stitches (one of Delta’s rules). But it was benign and didn’t slow me down at all. The week of April 19th was designated as National Volunteer Week. And my hospital, St. Charles of Bend, honors its volunteers with a very nice luncheon and award presentation. They photograph the recipients and on a large screen, show the pictures with a musical accompaniment. My mom and I received our 200 hour award and when our picture appeared, the audience said “Oh, there’s Becky.” Poor mom, she doesn’t exist except to drive me to work and hold my leash. I was the only Pet Therapy recipient this time and every one seems to really like me! Do you suppose it is because I really like them??????????? School is still so much fun. The librarian loves me and she fusses over me, even when she has a class she is working with. She is also the cross walk guard at the end of the school day. And when the weather is cold, she bundles all up. One time she wore a hat like a bunny. I didn’t recognize her and wasn’t very friendly. And then she called my name and as soon as I heard her voice, I warmed up to her immediately. I still don’t like that bunny hat very much! I have two first grade girls that read to me this semester. Both are very sweet and like me a lot. We read in a common area that six classrooms share, and sit in chairs around a table. My little friends that read to me last semester seem to have to go to the bathroom when I am there. But first they have to come over and give me a big hug. And of course I am glad to see both of them! One of them wants to take me home for a sleep-over - I don’t think that would be such a good idea. I also have started going into a kindergarten room. The teacher just fusses all over me. And the kids swarm to me like bees. Sometimes I have to give a little kiss. I know I am not supposed to but I just can’t help it. Life is good! Best Wishes, Becky
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