This is a must see movie for all dog lovers!!
About Me
- Barbara Techel
- Barbara Techel is the author of the multi-award winning Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series. When her dachshund, Frankie, suffered a spinal injury, Barbara had her custom-fitted for a wheelchair. Frankie persevered, and Barbara realized the beautiful opportunity she had to share Frankie and give others hope and inspiration to be the best they can be. Along with sharing Frankie’s story with children, Barbara and Frankie routinely volunteer as a therapy dog team at a local hospital, senior assisted facility, and hospice community, spreading joy wherever they go.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Surf dog Ricochet helps special needs kids fetch waves 2010
Way to go Surf Dog Ricochet!! So proud of all the work you do. You are my hero!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Happy Holidays from Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog!
Wishing each and everyone of you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with many moments of joy!
We are so grateful that you follow us on our journey and look forward to another year of being positive, making a difference, and rolling on!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House Nominated for Award!
It is with great excitement and honor that I annonuce my newest book, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House has been nominated for an award from Dog Writer's of America Association in the children's book category. It is also in the running for the coveted Maxwell Medallion.
Thank you so much Dog Writer's of America Association for this great honor!
Thank you so much Dog Writer's of America Association for this great honor!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Meet Libby- the Inspiration Behind Libby's House, Senior Assisted Living
Today's guest book is from someone I truly love... yup, my mom! Take it away, Mom!
Frankie and I have been volunteering at Libby's House for a little over two years now. Each and every month we visit I leave with a renewed sense of what this thing called life is all about... and the visits remind me to enjoy each and every moment in life... especially the simple joys and moments.
Libby's House is named after the owner, Christine Thill's very special grandma, Libby. Just recently at the age of 103, Libby moved into Libby's House and there she celebrated her 104th birthday in November.
Frankie and I had the honor of meeting Libby in November and I was so touched to meet, not only someone who is 104, but someone whose spirit is still shining so brightly you just want to be around her all the time.
So Frankie and I returned for a special photo opportunity in early December to get Frankie's photo with the very special Libby. I felt my heart overwhelm with joy when Libby crossed her hands on her chest and said, "It was such an honor to have my photo with Frankie." Tears instantly pooled in my eyes because to me it was such an honor for me to have Frankie's picture with her.
As we were leaving I picked up Frankie and held her near Libby so she could pet her again. Libby put her hand on Frankie's back and said, "Frankie.... love."
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It is moments like that with Libby and many others that I am so grateful for my therapy dog work with Frankie... so many blessings I have experienced.
To learn more about our visits to Libby's House you can check out my book titled, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House.
Frankie and I have been volunteering at Libby's House for a little over two years now. Each and every month we visit I leave with a renewed sense of what this thing called life is all about... and the visits remind me to enjoy each and every moment in life... especially the simple joys and moments.
Libby's House is named after the owner, Christine Thill's very special grandma, Libby. Just recently at the age of 103, Libby moved into Libby's House and there she celebrated her 104th birthday in November.
Frankie and I had the honor of meeting Libby in November and I was so touched to meet, not only someone who is 104, but someone whose spirit is still shining so brightly you just want to be around her all the time.
So Frankie and I returned for a special photo opportunity in early December to get Frankie's photo with the very special Libby. I felt my heart overwhelm with joy when Libby crossed her hands on her chest and said, "It was such an honor to have my photo with Frankie." Tears instantly pooled in my eyes because to me it was such an honor for me to have Frankie's picture with her.
As we were leaving I picked up Frankie and held her near Libby so she could pet her again. Libby put her hand on Frankie's back and said, "Frankie.... love."
It is moments like that with Libby and many others that I am so grateful for my therapy dog work with Frankie... so many blessings I have experienced.
To learn more about our visits to Libby's House you can check out my book titled, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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