Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Implode and Explode Simultaneously

Okay, that's just how I'm feeling, very similar to being on the verge on a nervous breakdown. However, since I am a yoga chick, I can remind myself that all is happening the way it is supposed to, love is all around me, blah, blah.
I did not go to "the facility" today. Instead, I rearranged the office, worried a little, had meetings, and now have to get volunteers to do things they probably don't want to do. Oh, first I need the volunteers. This is where the break down begins.
I have chosen 6 REALLY different and interesting dogs. Lots of sizzle and sweetness. Look for there pics and descriptions in a few weeks on the web. For certain, I can say the same about the boys-varying levels of sweetness vs sizzle. Now I need to make charts of what has to happen of every minute of every day with the kids and dogs and staff and then worry some more about the logistics of getting 6 dogs in and out of a MAXIMUM SECURITY FACILITY enough to potty, exercise, get fresh air. This may be the hardest part of my job.
Ab Fab note: A few days ago, one of the boys from the last session called to say he had "several" opportunities to rob a store and was being encouraged to do so by his "buddies". He called me to tell me he didn't do it. Purge/Seek encouragement. He also randomly ran into a woman walking 3 dogs in the park. She was having a time of it, managing them and one in particular was growling and acting aggressively. My former LTL student gave her a "mini lesson", gave her a new way to walk the dogs and showed her what to do with the aggressive one. She, then, responded to her dog in a new way when it started barking and the dog came and sat right next to her. She was thrilled, he was thrilled. Now he's making a plan to move away from that old negative environment and come closer to his Loosen the Leash family....and we will welcome him!!!

1 comment:

  1. OMG! that has to be the most encouraging thing. i see why you do what you do! good job cindy!

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