So, got a call from one of the staffers here at IAVA. She was on the steps of the capital and Jon Carter, a Judge and Senator, was there and walked up to him saying hi, haven't seen you since we worked together a few years ago on some legislation. He says, Hi, do you know who I had in my office yesterday - Willow and Melinda from your organization about ending the backlog.
The Staffer tells me it took him a year to remember her name, but he remembers Willow... I'm just Willow's mom. LOL! He was the one who got legislation through for service dogs - not just seeing eye dogs. So I owe him a LOT! In fact, today, Willow got between me and the edge of the bed as a seizure took hold. Looking out for me always... unless there's a big statue she's scared of! Almost pulled me to the ground trying to run away from one yesterday!!
The picture is our team with the Hon., Rep. Jon Carter after he signed our petition to end the V.A. backlog! (don't ask why I look like I'm about to beat someone up...)
The Staffer tells me it took him a year to remember her name, but he remembers Willow... I'm just Willow's mom. LOL! He was the one who got legislation through for service dogs - not just seeing eye dogs. So I owe him a LOT! In fact, today, Willow got between me and the edge of the bed as a seizure took hold. Looking out for me always... unless there's a big statue she's scared of! Almost pulled me to the ground trying to run away from one yesterday!!
The picture is our team with the Hon., Rep. Jon Carter after he signed our petition to end the V.A. backlog! (don't ask why I look like I'm about to beat someone up...)