Shelly,
    Glad to hear all the good news and I love that song Just a Closer Walk.
I hope things continue going well for you.

Amy
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From: "Michelle Pryor" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:03 PM
Subject: really good day


> Because some of you don't think I write enough when I'm feeling positive,
> and you are right I turn to writing much more frequently when I'm down.
> Anyway, I'm up today, so here's a positive report. First Ellie was great
> today on our route around tthe golf course. She turned in front of me once
> to sniff. But that was the only correction she needed. Shhe walked quickly
> and my friend who drove by called and told me her tail was wagging and she
> had a really bounce to her step that she hadn't seen in a while. Maybe she
> likes the spring weather, but I'd like to think its us coming together
grin.
> She also did well in Albertson's and Walmart where I spent entirely to
much
> money.
> I had 2 interviews today 1 at west hills elemeentary yes they would be
> thrilled to have me asz a volunteer I will be working with 6 kids 4 hours
a
> week. Ellie did super on our tour of the school. I have also volunteered
to
> do guide dog/blindness presentations to the classes which will be
organized
> by the end of the year.
> I also spoke on the phone with a posible new riding instructor. We had a
> great talk. She teaches group lessons. I haven't done those in  a while
but
> feel ready for that experience and I think I've managed to help her see
how
> I will be safe and so will her horse. It looks like I will be riding a
> quarter horse Arab cross. I hope she looks arabish. I love the way they
> look.
> I'm still playing tag with the employment group.
> Now I'm off to choir. We are singing Just a Closer Walk  this sunday which
> is 1 of my favorite songs.
> See u.
> shelly