Tonight's picture was taken in June of 2003. Mattie was about a year old and my parents and I took him to the Reston Zoo. The beauty of this Zoo is that it is small and a very hands on experience for children. To me it is the ideal Zoo. As you can see here, Mattie was intrigued by the sheep. The Zoo provides food and bottles for you to feed the animals and Mattie loved the feeding process. Because it was such a positive environment for Mattie, we visited the Reston Zoo often throughout his toddler and preschool years.
Quote of the day: I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. ~ Gilda Radner
Of course regardless of my mood, I have Sunny on hand. He is very consistent as are his needs and behaviors. However, this morning my routine was off. He knows my every move and has STUDIED it well. But today I confused him because I threw on clothes to sit outside for breakfast. Typically Sunny knows the routine of breakfast, showering, and then walking with me. Since I did not follow my usual routine, check out the look Sunny was giving me from the stair case. He wasn't sure whether to go back upstairs because I hadn't showered yet or to come down the steps because I was dressed and potentially we would be going out for a walk.
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Vicki, am absolutely beautiful quote! I agree with Gilda Radner! Dogs should be our role models! They are in tune to every mood. I see this and I am yet a dog owner.! Hopeful - Yes! Certain- no. But I read it about Sunny and I see it in Rounder & Biscuit. They bring special feelings to being in Wisconsin!
I love seeing Mattie's little outstretched hand petting the animal at the RESTON ZOO! The pictures, you post are so touching!
I truly am sorry one of your Board members upset you. There are those people on Pediatric Cancer Boards that truly don't understand the real WHY of a Foundation! Yes, they understand who receives the support whatever it is the Foundation provides, they understand its CHILDHOOD CANCER but they miss what drives the very people who do all or the majority of work to keep the Foundation alive. The motivation behind each Organization is personal. Mattie Miracle, as you said, is very personal. Mattie is your child. This Foundation is changing the way people look at the importance of all around psychosocial support as well as all the other things, Mattie Miracle does to support Children in Cancer treatment. Mattie Miracle is important to childhood cancer and all around care !
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