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People and Dogs
Motivators In Their Own Ways
- Published in: Update - Issue 2 - 2009
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In college I played tennis. I was pretty good, really enjoyed it and it kept me in shape. Like many other people, after graduation, getting a job, getting married and having children (three great sons), I stopped playing a lot of tennis. I have started and stopped exercise programs several times.
Then came Flint. We adopted Flint as a career change dog from LDB and he currently acts as one of our PR dogs. He is also my motivation to go for a walk everyday. He has made me, and my entire family, more active. Dogs will do that to you. They’ll push their cold, wet nose into your hand or unceremoniously head-butt your leg until you stand up, get their leash and go outside for some exercise.
People can be equally motivating (though they usually don’t head-butt you in the process). People, like those highlighted in this issue of Update, motivate by example. They make you remember that you can fulfi ll a lifelong dream that you thought was gone forever; that you can learn a new skill or sport; that you can help to make a difference in the lives of others. I hope they do the same for you!
Blindness is not an obstacle to fulfilling your dreams when you are equipped with the will to succeed, proper training, tools and mentorship. Thank you for helping provide some of these key ingredients needed for many of our graduates to reach for their dreams. Your commitment and determination to helping us continue our mission is inspirational. We thank you all for staying with us for our fi rst 70 years.
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