[Nfbf-l] my guide dog merry

[Dan Hicks]

Hi Sherrill, 

I was so sad to hear about Merry. I know that Gloria and I will always
remember her as our special dog-friend, so friendly and happy to see us. 

Our dogs give us so much and it is so sad when their lives are over. I know
you will miss her. 

Dan 
> 
 > [Original Message]
 > From: Sherrill O'Brien <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
 > To: NFBFL <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
 > Date: 8/9/2009 9:07:17 PM
 > Subject: [Nfbf-l] my guide dog merry
 >
 > Hello all,
 >
 > For those who may know my beloved guide dog Merry, she has been
 diagnosed
 > last week with bone cancer.  She is eating and drinking normally, but
 having
 > a very difficult time walking, since her front leg is full of cancer.
 She
 > will not have long to be with us, but this past weekend, she was so very
 > happy to be with my daughtr and her boyfriend.  It's amazing that she
 worked
 > so beautifully in Detroit during our national convention.  Our dogs give
 us
 > so much joy that we can manage the sorrow at the end of their lives.
> Please
 > keep our family and my dear Merry in your thoughts and prayers.
 >
 > Sherrill and Merry
 >
 >