Time for an update!

Between fundraising and school starting things have been hectic. We had a family member pass away last week tragically, leaving time sparse.

School starts tomorrow for the kids! Thursday for Riley. We are so excited to have him in Kindergarten. A little scary since he was so "safe" in Sherry and Cheryl's classroom at the EI Preschool. We will see how Thursday goes for him. Cheryl from his preschool has arranged to join him at his new school to transition him into class! This means so much to us. She truly his an angel to our little boy. It will be so fun to have three kiddos at the same school this year! Time flies......

We have had an overwhelming response to Service Dog for Riley. It is unbelievable. Donations coming from people we don't even know, cities we have never heard of, etc. Some have addresses some don't. I am not sure how we will ever personally thank everybody. I don't think it is even possible. I do have to tell you all though. We had an anonymous donation come in last week. I do know it is from a local person though. We actually had three that day. One for $20. One for $5. And one for $5,000. I am absolutely NOT Kidding you. We were shocked. My husband and I just sat there shaking and teary eyed. In disbelief. To the person who did this for our young son. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This is just unbelievable. True selflessness. I am unsure how to thank you besides a thank you card to your P.O. box. Please know that we are so very grateful. You are awesome.

As I mentioned earlier, things have been hectic. With school starting, memorial services, yard sale clean up. And believe me....the clean up has been horrendous. We were so completely exhausted that we are just now feeling like we are done with the aftermath of the sale. We still have some tables to return and a few tarps etc. Then we will be complete. What a success it was though. It was definitely worth it. I just had NO idea that it would be to this extent!

We won't be getting our puppy until after the New Year now. It is only a few weeks later than we originally hoped but I thought I would let you all know! We will continue on being patient! Can't wait for the day though.

All is Pawsible came out the other night to finish our registration into their school. Three service dogs in tow and the kids went crazy! They loved it! Two standard Poodles and one Golden Retriever. Riley was all over them. It was really hard since we are trying to teach him to respect a working SD. He thinks it is playtime where one of the dogs was in vest and working. It will be so nice when he gets him own dog. :)

We are still awaiting news of the next fundraiser. Will update the website when we find out. Stay tuned!

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