We have a friend who has a knack for assigning words and thoughts for positive encouragement.  I am thrilled to share with you one his  many thoughtful mentions:  “So celebrate today and appreciate your family time together as today’s events will become treasured memories”.

He also has an amazing gift, in selecting  wonderful music, and the ability to expose ”Rocket”  listeners to many talented artist’s through thousands of selections on the best station out there.  It has been my pleasure to listen to these marvelous tunes, that he has encompused to create this incredible compilation of music for our listening pleasure, is truly genius.  The music played on the Rocket enables any listener of any age the pleasure of “memories” through music from 1920 -2000, for their enjoyment. Visit and enjoy  a wonder place – the Rocket!  Best station out there…. http://www.rocket88.8m.com/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY “ROCKET” for six great “smokin” years of tunes! Three listeners and growing…

This is our friend Mary Pecci, we have a good time visiting and traveling down memory lane together.  She is a dear soul and a “Rocket Head!”  Girls Rule!

Through the generosity of the Pilot Club of St. Lucie County we were delighted with a visit from Santa. The members also surprised us with a Wii program and we are thrilled with the additional activity.

Our official ID photo from Canine Companions for Independence.  This is such an honor to be involved with this wonderful organization. The dedicated team of trainers, administration and volunteer’s are priceless for the success of this amazing partnering of man and his/her CCI companion.

Graduation day November 15, 2008 is shared with many friends and family. My friend, Dan Galloway encouraged my applying for a Facility Canine through Canine Companions for Independence. Dan is a generous man. His time as a Special Art’s teacher at Dale Cassens School within the St. Lucie County School system is very time consuming, yet, Dan still finds time to help so many within his reach. All I knew about Dan, was that he was a man with a dog, a therapy dog if you will. The work within acitvities at the Boadmoor Assisted Living Facility is priceless with this special population. This Assisted Living Facility specializes in memory impairment. Dan agreed to visit once a week with Olivet after their long day at school. I remember the first time I laid eyes on Olivet – I cried, I knew she was special. Without knowing all that Olivet could do, her knowledge of 40 commands and through the years, Dan had built on her commands and yes, Olivet can read. Until I met Dan and Olivet I had no idea that CCI existed – but my friends, I was about to be educated by the best graduate from CCI that was available to me. Dan mentioned to me that the possibilities are endless with these specially trained canines and that I should apply. There was certainly a need for the love and attention a trained canine could offer the residents at the Broadmoor. Even though Olivet is retired, she still has a tremendous impact in the lives of children and adults that have been fortunate to meet her. Olivet is a retired CCI canine and she has a wonderful life with Jim & Joan Dobbs in Fort Pierce, Florida. Olivet still does community service and brings her unconditional love to all she meets. Because of Dan and his passion for CCI and the amazing results with having a tremendous working partner as with Olivet and now, with Abigail, the miracles will continue to unfold. Please join in on our journey and as our web site grows, know that, we love helping people and inspiring all we meet to know there are many miracles in the making due to the vision of Canine Companions for Independence. Dan is working tirelessly in St. Lucie County to improve the quality of life and to inspire those students that are within his reach. Please visit Dan and Abigail’s web site and you will be amazed at the stunning results of a man and his dog! http://www.artdog.org/ Remembering these miracles on four paws were all made possible by CCI and the multitude of volunteers within this amazing organization. Dan’s work & training with Olivet have been priceless within our community and I am so thrilled to experience these miracles as one of the many teams within CCI. Olivet will always be a part of Jenna’s humble beginnings for great things! Stay tuned! We are so excited about our life within the memory impaired communities within St. Lucie County. We are truly blessed with Jenna’s Gift!

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Such a wonderful day on Saturday, November 15, 2008.  A perfect ending to an inspirational 13 days of Team Training -  this was indeed an awesome experience at Canine Companions for Independence Southeast Regional training campus in Orlando, Florida.  My friend, Dan Galloway and CCI Facility Canine, Abigail pose with me and CCI Facility Canine Jenna II at the Graduation reception hosted by Canine Companions for Independence.