Sometimes I worry I complain too much. Here are some reasons Emma and I are happy today:

1. We are almost to $500 in donations to Helping Paws. We are so pleased

2. MS women's Getaway is Friday. A few of us are starting the party early with lunch downtown and time to socialize or shop before we register for the getaway.

3. MS Camp is 25 days away.

4, I tried the new medication again today and so far it did not make me sick but YES it did lower the blood sugar. Let's see how it goes for the next few days.

5. My siblings and I are busy planning my Aunt's small birthday dinner. I got married on her birthday. Do you know at age 23 it never dawned on me that for the rest of her life my anniversary conflicts with her birthday? ha ha. She is sentimental about the exact date so most times we have to celebrate the anniversary at a different time.

Wow donations for Run and Romp are $375. One person I know gave $100 but did not want her name listed. Emma and I say thank you.

Here is the countdown.

MS WOMEN'S GETAWAY - 3 Days away!!!!

MS CAMP - See photos from last year below

AlSO - 21 days till my 30th Wedding Anniversary!!





We are off to water exercise - Thanks again for all the donations to helping Paws. It is not too late to donate if you wish. The web address is

https://www.active.com/donate/RunandRomp2008/MWeinan

Have a great day. Mary and Emma

I am copying this from Tiga's blog.

Helping Paws now has a video on You Tube. It is a great 5 minute overview of Helping Paws and will give you an idea of the life these puppies will lead and how they will become a life changing gift for someone. If you aren't familiar with Helping Paws, please take a few minutes to view it. I have seen this video many many times and I still get teary every time I view it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KDhxoErpVY

The video makes me cry when I see it. It is not very long.

Mary and Emma

Emma and I were at home this gray day. Looks like it could rain but it remains dry. I have been attacking some of the clutter in my house. I do a little and then have to sit of course. Also I did nap. I have a bag for the trash and many items to donate. Emma helps pick up things if I drop them on the car. She also just is so cute she keeps my spirit up with this not fun job.

It did rain yesterday so not much snow left. What is left now has an icy coating. The yard is so water logged in the back. We need some warm days, sun, and wind before we can play with the granddaughters out there. Even Emma and I have trouble finding a place I can stand now to throw a ball to her.

We have a political rally to invite people to so I will be calling some tonight. I also have laundry to work on the next few days. We do have water exercise tomorrow which will be good for body and soul.

I wonder how Tiga's new puppies are doing? Judy's blog indicates that new Mommy Tiga is being very protective of them. I will have to check her blog to see if there are new pictures yet.

We are excited 4 days till the women's Getaway.

Yeah for that.

I better take Emma outside and then start my calls. I think I will take her to the front yard on leash rather than to the muddy back yard this time. She likes the novelty of the front yard also for a change.

Hope your day went well. Please consider donating to Helping Paws. So far $90 has been contributed. Remember no amount is too small or too largge. Your generosity will help other individuals to get a Helping Paws Dog.

https://www.active.com/donate/RunandRomp2008/MWeinan

Tiga and Emma when they lived together.

Mary and Emma

This is the secure website you can use to donate to Helping Paws for Emma and I.
https://www.active.com/donate/RunandRomp2008/MWeinan

You can email me if you have problems or questions maw40@comcast.net
your donation can be any amount and remains anounomous if you wish.
I do not receive any of your information.
I only see the total amount rise on the web page.

We already have $40 donated. I don't know if it was one or more people. Remember we really need your help on this. Even $5 or $10 is helpful. These dogs change the lives of Individuals with disabilities.

We would be happy to send you a note via email with the website included. Just email us at maw40@comcast.net.

Thanks so much - Emma maw40@comcast.net