While we were checking things out Nilani visited with 3 families that caught us during our secret visit. One was a patient that looked to be about 15 months or so and he kept trying to get the dog to play with his car with him. He followed us around the courtyard and eventually sat down right next to Nilani and kept giving her pets and kisses. As we were leaving we said bye-bye and he shock his head no :( The second visit was with a 15 y.o. sibling that just pet and held the dog. The 3rd however was a teenager that was heading out to the courtyard as we were leaving the office. She had a look of surprise on her face when she saw us and asked if this was OUR dog. I said yes and she asked if she could pet Nilani. She said she was sad that she was going to miss Nilani's first day. The patient sat on the floor and Nilani sat down next to her, putting her head in the patients lap. They cuddled for about 20minutes and than we left.
I also talked with a couple parents that have kids in the ICU that told me their stories and said they couldn't wait for their children to get better so they could meet the dog. A couple nurses asked me to go visit a few patients. I explained that we weren't really here today but on Monday the patients can come down to the playroom. We got a small taste of what is to come.
Once we got to my house Nilani walked around with her nose going a million miles a minute. She is finally home and seems to be loving it. She has already made herself at home, as you can see in the picture below. We also went for a walk around the neighborhood this morning. As we were rounding the last corner of the walk 2 Chihuahuas came charging and barking at her. She went into a down position and sat there till her owners got control of them. What a good dog!!!
We will see everyone on MONDAY!!!
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I can't believe Nilani was at the hospital and I didn't get to see her! See you Monday.
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