Gravis Shoes

"Momma?" Momma, where's my laptop? Elijah shouted. "The news station called to say your interview was changed to 11:00!

"Momma, I can not find my shoes school!" Cried Isaiah. "Oh, and the battery of your wheelchair has finished reloading.

"Mom! My Report is on the desktop ... Do you know where he is? "Cried Isabella." I already fed the five new dogs, but have not fed one of the puppies at the moment. "

"Mom! I'm hungry ... Can I make pancakes? "Ri Aaron." Isabelle, your report is under the control of new donations. "

Wow What a busy household! Does this sound like yours? It seems that the only mine a bit more chaotic ... New Interviews, wheelchairs, dogs and donations ... PLUS 4 children. Who is this woman, I am writing today?

Karen gives Ben, a black dog German Shepherd assistance, credit, praise and honor of not only being his inspiration to start the nonprofit organization, but also to save his life.

As a young energetic woman college, Karen was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease called Myasthenia Gravis, "which literally means" grave muscle weakness. "With different degrees of fatigue and chronic muscle weakness, physical Karen had deteriorated so much that she became dependent on a respirator to breathe, unable to walk or even stand up straight, depressed, discouraged and suicidal. It was even a secret hiding place of morphine, it could have used to stop any ... but...

(You knew there was a but coming, did not tell you!)

but. . . One of his friends ... so that Karen believed deserved a happy life full ... even with myasthenia gravis, she began to literally drag her and her wheelchair to animal shelters forcing Karen to find a service dog possible. They found Ben ... a black shadow of love as much as necessary Karen she needed him. Ben has gone from a puppy in a wizard of love for Karen. Ben has been formed to bring mail and drinks, answer the phone on command, and generally to watch over her.

One day, due to complications of drug treatment, Karen needs medical care and does not respond. When the phone rang, Ben answered the phone without given his command and brought the phone over to where she lay breathing, but unable to speak ... After staying quiet for a few moments to allow Karen to speak (of course she could not) Ben barked into the phone, then calms down, and the caller hears something wrong.

The appellant (who happened to be the father of Karen) hung up and called 911. The ambulance responders is still by Karen Ben barking into the phone. They all Ben credit for saving his life.

From this experience, Karen realized that she had the ability to influence and other lives. , With Ben, she co-founded Paws 4 Ability, an organization that matches and trains service, support and assistance dogs with children and needy adults. Paws 4 Ability of the mission as well? "... To enrich the lives of people with disabilities through training and placing service animals to provide them with companionship and promote independent living specializes in retail ... with people who are rejected by many other organizations. "

On discouragement, a sick wife Karen is now a dynamic, professional business with four growing children ... all from a belief in love with a friend in the life of Karen.

"Mom, the school bus is here! Love you ... See you later! " 4 voices rang in unison.

Karen smiles, feels love and ends his morning routine. In his mind busy, but organized, it runs all day. . . 'Prepare for the interview, the filing of new gifts and call on this new litter of P.