Day 8: Not the clearest day but a good day

While today was not as good as yesterday, it was good to be able to get things done because people were willing to help to allow it to be done.  While it was still a little white here in Ohio another family sat with J and his sitter to ensure he was okay since the other half of the class was in session with the help of an iPad all was well.  Sherbert and I were able to go to a local park and track one of the trainers. We did good other than a little confusion because she couldn’t’ figure out who she was looking for we were on it once she figured out she was looking for the trainer she was so good I almost couldn’t keep up with her and ended up on my knees in the snow. No, there are no pictures of that moment: D!

 

Today we worked on some of the commands we already knew as well as getting our pups to kiss, which for the most part Sherbert has down pack, she has no problem giving J a kiss when he is upset.  The pups are all taught how to play dead and it’s quite interesting to see them in action Sherbert kind of does her in a funny mode she rolls half way then kind of looks at you like are you sure this is what you want lol.  Other than that today was an overview and reinforcement. J was a little more all over the place especially since he was use to his sitter he thought he could test the waters but was surprise to see we had reinforcements in place for him.

After the weird night we had I was feeling a little worn down but I was super impress with the Hampton Inn at Fairborn not only is the front desk team amazing but also they are courteous.  For some reason this morning, I simply could not get myself out of the bed I was up but totally out of place at around ten to nine I got a call from the front desk. They were concern because usually by eight I’ve already walked Sherbert not only were they concern but they had taken care of uncovering my car with snow and as I ran out the door to try and get to Xenia on time the front desk manager handed me a bag breakfast.  All I could do is smile and think I am truly blessed to be among people who truly care.

Not much to share today as I felt I was sort of in a daze. I was truly sleepy today. Nevertheless, I look forward to telling you all about tomorrow since it is a Mall day, which means tracking!

~Truly Blessed,

Misherald “Missy”, Jonathan “JB” & Sherbert “SD” Brown

The Art Of Saying Thank You!

I remember growing up and always being told I had a pretty handwriting and through school it was nothing for me to get paid to write love letters, poems, the usual girl like boy type thing and I have always been proud of my penmanship. So imagine when I realized I had started using computers and other gadgets for almost everything I mean from sending small little thank you notes or RSVP for different things. In my mind, it was always being an environmentalist but honestly, as I look at it I was being lazy. Honestly, we all are being lazy when we do not take the time to write a simple and quick thank you note for someone who does something for us, buys us something, or simply does something nice.

I have come to find that handwritten notes have actually cause growth in my business as well as make me stand out to my friends. I once had a young woman who was doing her yearly give of graduating seniors, which happened to be the year I got my MBA she had given everyone a card with a small token of congrats in it.  I sent her a handwritten thank you note she called me that same day and told me thank you for being so thoughtful. It is the simple things that make a difference and forms those bonds between people. To this day, I get a quick email or call simply asking me “How are you and the little one doing?”  I did was send a thank you card.

The best thing we can do, as a culture is to teach our children so that way we do not forget about our penmanship because honestly right now it is even starting to be about technology in school. Kids are learning to write in cursive later in life I was amused when I told my eight year old little cousin to sign a document and she picks up a pen and was preparing to sign on my laptop screen when I asked her what she was doing her response was simple signing the screen. I so badly wanted to scream but then I realized what generation she was a part of. It is not necessary to spend large amounts on cards I happen to have a favorite from Target it is a pail of 200 note-cards with envelopes and I personalized them as I want and I spend less than $15.00.

Do yourself a favor and save the art of penmanship.

If you like the style above please feel free to take a brief look at my Thirty One store you can have these cards personalize to meet your style.

~Truly Blessed,

Misherald "Missy" & Jonathan "JB" Brown