Thank you to Blogpawsfor sharing this story. After watching the video, read the full story… powerful example of the healing power of animals and the life lessons they truly teach us about perseverance, forgiveness and love. You will be so happy you read this story… please pass it on.
“The Blessings of A Wheelchair-Bound Dachshund” by Barbara Techel featured in Dogs and the Women Who Love Them.
When the nuturing nature of women meets the loyalty and unguarded affection of dogs, remarkable connections ensue. You’ll be entertained, inspired, and moved by shelter dogs, police K-9’s, dogs rescued from hurricanes and dog fighting, service dogs helping returning veterans, prison inmates who train service dogs, and everyday mutts who transform lives just by providing an exhberant welcome at the end of the day.”
It was a special, special weekend because Bookworm Gardens had its Grand Opening! Over 1,000 people visited the children’s literature garden on Saturday alone!
John and I attended the ribbon cutting at 9:30am. I had to wipe away a few tears as Founder, Sandy Livermore read a little story that lead to the dream for Bookworm Gardens- a place for families to connect with nature, read, play, laugh… and all without cell phones, etc.- 11 years in the making.
My favorite part of the gardens on Saturday was watching the children build fairy houses in a section of the woods– I truly thought fairies were going to start flying around us! Though I do believe fairies only appear after dark. <GRIN>
It was a DELIGHT to see children also enjoying Frankie’s house… and for some reason some kids thought Frankie’s statue was a mini horse!
If ever you find yourself in Sheboygan, Wisconsin you won’t want to miss Bookworm Gardens!
