Meet Todd...

Hey All,

Meet Todd! He is a male black labrador, I'll be raising him as a starter puppy for a friend in Chico. She took Columbo for a couple months. We plan to switch back about Christmas time. Todd is a Righetti X Carmen puppy. He is very stocky and has big brown eyes. So far, he's pretty calm...but I'm not going to push my luck. :) I was told there are 5 males, and I know that Tudor, and Tom are two of his brothers. Let me know if you know of any of the others!

Health...And A Puppy.

We went to Stanford on October 10th. Not much is new…they finally sent the insurance letter and we should know in about a week whether the insurance will approve it, or if we’ll be fighting them for awhile. Which would stink because then it would take longer! Oh, and insurances are really starting to bug me!

I was on HealthNet, but they denied me even going to Stanford in the first place, so now I’m on Healthy Families…cross your fingers that they accept it! I had to try the liquid diet and puree diet for one day each, and that wasn’t so bad. I think if I make myself think it’s going to be worse than it actually is…it makes it easier! heh…

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I go back to Stanford on November 21st. Surgery isn’t scheduled yet, should be in December or January. I am fourth on the waiting list!

I'm getting a new guide dog puppy on the 25th! It's just a starter puppy for my friend Kay, who's a leader in Chico. She's going to take Columbo for a couple months while I start her puppy, then we'll switch back. I'm excited to have a new baby! Even if it is only for a little while...

Friday September 26th 2008

Columbo is now 6 months old! I cannot believe how fast time has gone by. He's showing some signs of fear from certain random things, so he's currently on food protocol when on outings. Our next outing with the club is to Chuckee Cheese, so that should be interesting!

I didn't get a surgery date, as we're still fighting with the insurance so Stanford can even send the letter for approval. Then after they send the letter, they might not even approve it.

Independent Study is okay. I miss being around other people but it gives me more time for exercise and for Columbo. I already finished a class. US History. Took me four weeks. Now I'm working on Comparative Religions, ADV. English, and PE. For my Religions class, I just read Anne Frank's essay "GIVE!" If you haven't read it I strongly recommend you do!

I took Columbo to Chico with me for about a week. He had fun playing with my brother and sister-in-law's black lab, Kobe. Kobe wasn't always so enthusiastic, but it was good for Columbo to "live" with another dog that actually doesn't want to play all the time.

That's all for now...I think?!
~Kaitlyn & Columbo

So...my next appointment at Stanford is the 22nd of this month. I hope they give me a surgery date but I don't know for sure yet.

Columbo's at GDB being evaluated for his health issues. I started volunteering at Homeward Bound today, a golden retriever rescue. It was pretty fun! I got to take out five different dogs and love on them and walk them.

We're going to Chico this Monday-Wednesday, which is OK I guess, I just hate going there because I have to LEAVE.

I'm signed up for Independent Study, so I'll get to work at my own pace, which (hopefully) will be a little faster than traditional school.
That's pretty much it.
More later.

So, I ended up staying in Chico for three weeks! Well, I wasn't IN Chico the whole time because I went to church camp (which was amazing). In between I stayed with Kathleen and Brandon. It was really nice to be away from "home."
Columbo's been kind of sick so I've been feeding him three times a day trying to get weight back on him.
I was approved for Gastric Bypass, so I'll be having surgery this year! I'm nervous and excited at the same time...
Raelyn was adopted by a lady in Roseville, so we might go see her this weekend! I'm so glad the adopters are keeping in touch!

Summer

Well, so far summer's ok...Columbo's very smart and learning fast (when he's not sleeping). Other than that, it's been quite boring...

This weekend we're headed to Chico, so I'll get to see some friends! When mom and Doug go to Oregon for the Fourth of July I'm going to stay with Kathleen and then maybe Brandon. So I'll be in Chico for about 10 days or so...

I've gotta go get ready for the guide dog meeting,
more later,
Me

Life

Life stinks right now! Guido was career changed and Raelyn was also career changed in the same month. Guido had a cataract in his right eye, and Raelyn was afraid of crowds.
I got a new puppy, he'll be 11 weeks today. His name is Columbo, male yellow lab. His parents are Baker/Joyann. He's very calm for a puppy, I hope he stays that way!

My summer has been sort of boring, and frustrating. Two of my friends in Chico had to evacuate from the fires. I'm not sure who I'm going to stay with when I go to Chico for the 4th of July because Ryan is staying with Brandon now, since our dad moved back to Washington. I'd stay with Lindsey but she's going to be gone.

At least I'll be a Junior next year...and I'm almost aproved to have the surgery.
More later,
Me

April 23rd 2008

I keep forgeting to update my blog but I doubt anyone reads it anyways...
this week we've been doing STAR testing at school, and watching a movie everyday! It's so boring! Today we finished at 10:00AM and we had to stay until 12:30.

Guido is currently in phase 8 of his guide dog training! Woohoo! I sure hope he graduates...he'll be my first guide :oD
Raelyn is doing better, still needing improvement but doing much better than she was when I got her! I took her to school yesterday since we have half days and she did wonderfully (except for the occasional groan during the test) That was embarrassing!
Oh well, we love them anyway right?
I've got to remember to update this thing!
Later,
Me

Life...

So...I haven't posted for...awhile. Let's see what has happened since Christmas!

*Guido went back for training January 13th (He's now in phase 5!)

*I got a new puppy, female black lab, named Raelyn. She's now 6 months. Her parents are Domingo and Harmony.

*I'm on the honor roll :o)

That's pretty much the major points. I'll try to update this more!
Always
Me!