“That which you manifest is before you”

My excitement for Professors Petre’s Semesters project continues to grow daily. So many things are starting to transpire. It is an exhilarating and comforting to know that important aspects of our organization are helped by a group of students that care.

A student in Professor Petre’s Class, Nina Dacey, was very interested by what she had heard in his initial lecture. Nina is also a member of the Bloomsburg University Student Veterans Association (BUSVA), so she went to the President of the association, Jake Kennedy and told him about our organization. They decided to hold a fundraiser in Striggy’s Dogs honor!  Seriously???? Really????? I had tears in my eyes when Jim called to tell me. This was no ordinary phone call from Jim, his excitement and happiness for this Bake Sale was sent a like surge through the phone. I could feel it, how this positive energy was starting to transform. It was great to see the impact that it was having on Professor Petre, even he didn’t realize the depth of what he was creating.

I got a phone call from a student, Carolyn Breznik, asking if she could have a minute of my time. I was expecting this phone call, from a previously sent email. I was looking forward to talking to their ‘Team’. I felt honored that they chose to do this for their class project. I was grateful for the help and really wanted to reach out to them.  I could barely get those words out of my mouth because Carolyn was spouting those same words back to me. We were cutting each other sentences off, full of excitement from both ends of the conversation. This is more than a class project for her (and her Team) they are very excited to have this opportunity to be a part of us! She even told me how she cried over my last blog post, and that hopefully when she meets me, she is going to give me a big hug! Heartwarming…..

Joe and I have been invited to actually be a part of their Final Presentations. We are trying desperately to do so. The Bake Sale and Finals are at the same time frame. I would love to attend both….. It is so apparent that we need to go. I want to meet these people who have gone the extra mile to help our nonprofit organization. And I want that hug from Carolyn….

Joe, Donna and I. That’s it at the Barracks. Currently we are 100% busy with the important Task training/Socialization” portion with our current Stiggy’s Dogs. Trying to get 6 hours away is difficult, much less a three day trip. Donna is supportive (being a student herself with a Communication Class this semester) and she understands the needs for Joe and I to make the trip. So Donna has offered a 72 hours stay at The Barracks, so we can go. More than heartwarming…..

Plus, wouldn’t it be the perfect opportunity to take one of our dogs with us? After all, Bella maybe attending a College with her Veteran, Justin one day…….