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Animal Blessing

Posted by Barbara Techel

I subscribe to Daily Word and it always seems to be right on for me when I read it each morning.  I love starting my day by reading my daily inspiration.  Today’s entry was so great that I wanted to share it!

Animal Blessing

I celebrate life in all it’s expressions.

The words of a favorite hymn remind me to behold the wonder of animals as they contribute to wisdom and balance in the world:  “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful:  the Lord God made them all.”

Watching the antics of a frisky kitten or a rambunctious puppy, I am reminded to play and enjoy myself.  Seeing a dog visit patients at a health care facility reminds me to affirm healing by my very presence.  A service animal guiding a sight-impaired individual shows me the value of helping others.

I appreciate and bless all animals by celebrating the sacredness of life in all its diverse expressions.

God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind… And God saw that it was good. -Genesis 1:25

Frankie below at a nursing home visit this summer.  Some of my most peaceful and thankful moments is when I share Frankie with the elderly.

 

Audio Preview of Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House

Posted by Barbara Techel

 

It is sooo exciting to watch a book you put your heart into come alive with illustrations.  The final touches are being made to Frankie’s new book, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House to debut January 2010.  Victoria Kay Lieffring was once again the illustrator and she captured the essence of the book in the colors and details of the story.  I am so pleased and can’t wait to share it with all of you!  As a little gift and sneak peek I recorded a snippet of the book so you could find out a bit more what this book is about.  I’m so proud of the therapy dog work that Frankie does and the lives she is touching.

You can go to my website and scroll down to 3rd book on page for the snippet of the reading right on your computer!  I’d love to hear your thoughts.

And speaking of therpay dogs be sure and read this wonderful article I learned about from our pal, Shadrach, over at Bark ‘N Blog!  Speaks to what therapy dog work is all about!!

Animal Talk Naturally Radio Show Hosting Frankie & a Preview of Her New Book!

Posted by Barbara Techel

Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thompson will be hosting Frankie and I are their radio show, Wednesday, July 8th at 1:30p (CST).  We will be talking about Frankie’s NEW BOOK to be released early 2010, Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House (check out the cover below!!)  Call in and ask us a question, 646-595-4693.  They will also have children’s author, Kevin Coolidge on who wrote, Hobo Finds a Home.

Here is the endorsement from Dr. Kim Bloomer about our new book:

Barbara Techel takes us beyond our human reasoning and limited sight by engaging our imaginations grounded in truth through the eyes of her little dog Frankie – who doesn’t allow her physical challenges to limit her purpose or her gift of healing to all those who come into contact with her. Into Libby’s House we roll with the wide-eyed innocence and charm only a little dog in wheels can claim with unabashed healing love for those who are broken in spirit and body. ~ Dr. Kim Bloomer, veterinary naturopath, author and host of Animal Talk Naturally