"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." - Mark Twain, Letter to W D Howells, 4/2/1899
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THE GOOD NEWS
CANINE ASSISTANTS
www.canineassistants.org
It was seeing his daughter suffering from multiple sclerosis as a teenager and watching her struggle, living in a "wheelchair bound" world, that an Atlanta Eye Physician was moved to start an organization in Georgia that would train and place service dogs to help people in wheel chairs. Unfortunately, three weeks after the first planning meeting, he was killed by a drunk driver while he walked on the sidewalk in a park.
His daughter Jennifer Arnold, along with her mother, took the plan forward and in 1991 founded the CANINE ASSISTANTS.
Today, they have placed over 1,000 dogs to assist those who have mobility issues, epilepsy or diabetic seizures. This year, between 75 to 100 dogs will be placed, these dogs coming from the Canine Assistants breeding program and dogs from rescue centers and shelters.
CANINE ASSISTANTS offer educational programs for both children and adults about the roles of service dogs and can be contacted by CLICKING HERE for a reservation.
Jennifer was featured on a PBS SPECIAL, Through a Dog's Eyes, which just so happens to be the name of her incredibly inspirational book.
When the world looks for a "hero," it has found one in Jennifer Arnold.
Truly an inspired and authentic woman who celebrates the dog in a way that makes Heaven sing. PLEASE SUPPORT this outstanding organization.
CLICK HERE to see how buying MILK-BONE products can support these amazing CANINE ASSISTANTS.
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FATHER RON'S COLUMN
Love is in the Air!
~by Father Ron Camarda
Father Ron has returned form his medical mission to Honduras. And as ever, his "joy" of being with God's joyful people carries over into prayerful prose.
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SUSI'S COMMENTARY
Our Faith as Applied to Stewardship
~by Susi Pittman
Do you know what it means to be living your faith in relationship to creation and its creatures? You better be sure. Susi has the answer.
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INSPIRATION BLOOMS
To Judge, or Not to Judge
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
Sister asks us to consider what Jesus tells us about being too judgmental in her meditation this week, TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE?
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NEW! STEWARD JOE
Julian of Norwich
~by Joseph Kaiser
We welcomed Joe Kaiser last week as our second resident theologian. Joe will be researching and bringing to us wonderful insights into the lives of the saints and various Catholic subject matter. His column is a monthly column, and will update the first week of each month.
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NATURE CALLS!
It's Not Going to Be Gone by 2012
~by Frank Gromling
Frank brings us up to date with current research being conducted in the Gulf of Mexico, in particular, IF the oil is degrading as touted.
Very surprising results!
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ARTFULLY SPEAKING
Florida Gopher Tortoise
~by Rick Cannizzaro
Rick continues his creative presentation of endangered species. This week's notable is a Keystone species. Keystone species are creatures that play a critical role in maintaining the structure of their ecological communities. In Florida, one such species which is recognized as one of the oldest living species on earth, and one which Rick captures as the "golden boy" is the Gopher Tortoise.
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IN THE KEY OF "G"
Creation is Ours to Share
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
Mary says walking in the green grass never felt so good! Have you taken time lately to kick your shoes off? Probably not, with this cold, cold winter weather. But, spring is coming and Mary will remind you of something profoundly simple and pleasurable!
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INVITE SUSI TO SPEAK
Susi Pittman, author and founder of CatholicStewardsofCreation.com is available to speak to your school, club or organization. *
Susi loves sharing her passion and love for creation with her audience! Her entertaining and uplifting presentation style has earned her the reputation of being a powerful and charismatic speaker. She is about teaching others the dynamics of how to see the created world through the eyes of a dedicated steward and to respond in kind. If it is the challenge of change, Susi helps people rise to the occasion with all due vigor and enthusiasm.
For booking information, please contact Seana Hutchinson at seana@catholicstewardsofcreation.com
Or call (904) 735-5979.
CLICK HERE to view Speaker Information
Currently scheduled to speak at Incarnation Church, Sarasota Florida, February 22, 2011, 7:00PM
Venice Diocesan Catholic Council of Women Convention May 2nd-4th
KUDOS:
"Thank you so much for speaking to our retirement community. You reminded us of why we are so drawn to the "beauty of nature" and to our faithful pets...You have a way of expressing yourself that goes directly to the heart where it strikes a responsive chord."
~Deacon Joe Kaiser
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STEWARD ALERTS
DELTA SOCIETY
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Psychiatric Service Dog Society
Veterans Services
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STEWARD ACTIVITIES
The Center for Lost Pets
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The Animal Rescue Site
Purchase a bowl of food for a hungry animal
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WELLNESS & NUTRITION
COME ON SPRING!
The weather around the country is up for grabs! It has everyone wondering what next week will be like.
Why not take a moment to set your table with a bright table cloth, maybe some store bought fresh flowers and pretend for a moment that spring is near.
Put a bowl of spring berries with whipped ricotta cream in front of you....and "voila"....your taste buds will believe it is Spring!
CLICK HERE and check out this yummy recipe from the folks at TASTE BOOK.
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ORGANIC GARDENING & FARMING
Have you been looking for a high quality, information pack, FREE organic gardening and farming magazine? Then please look no further. Catch Susi's articles on each issue.
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STARGAZING
Rocks That Roll
We are earthbound this week as NASA takes a look at the astonishing rocks that seem to move by themselves, in a place near Death Valley, California called Racetrack Playa.
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SHARE A LINK
"Dogism's"
CLICK HERE to see the world through a dog's eyes and learn what your dog really thinks.
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