A Note From Kathy . . .

We are having a lovely spring this year in Ireland! As I look outside right now, I see blue skies; well if I look straight up it's blue, It is cloudy to the right and the left so we may have a few showers here and there, but the grass is emerald green and flowers are blooming everywhere!  I have always loved spring and this is our second spring on the emerald isle.  As I think back to last spring I remember the clouds, the rain and the chilly wind more than anything else and I wonder if this year is really that much different than last, or if my perspective has changed.  In fairness (as the Irish would say), we didn't have a car right away last year so we were out in the weather, walking or waiting at bus stops a lot.  Come to think of it I took Tullagh for a walk in the rain a few days ago and waited at six bus stops in one day the day before yesterday.  Maybe I am just developing a good Irish appreciation for fresh air.  Whatever the reason, I am enjoying this spring very much and I'm so thankful to the Lord for the beauty that I see all around me!

On Saturday I was out walking Tullagh and as usual he was wearing his yellow jacket that says; Puppy in Training, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.  It was a lovely spring day much like it is today and I was enjoying the beauty of God's creation when a woman and little boy spotted us and asked if they could give the dog a rub (pet him), Tullagh was happy for the attention and the woman (Niamh) and I had a nice chat. Before  I continued my walk she mentioned that we would have never met if it hadn't been for Tullagh in his yellow jacket!  As I walked on I gave thanks to God for the way he has used Tullagh to help us connect with people and asked the Lord to bring new life to many that we come in contact with on this beautiful island!