Pat,
We enjoyed your recent visit to the VA. As a Recreation Therapist I spend a lot of time with the patients so I can quickly see the impact of your visits. The hospitalized patients are focused on health issues, some in crisis, and then in walks Monk and the focus completely changes. Often, a smile replaces worry lines, a silent person suddenly speaks up, patients sharing a room start to talk with each other comparing pets and exchanging funny stories with staff. This mood lasts long after the visit. Hours later I overhear patients telling stories of the visit to loved ones on the phone, staff sharing dog stories with patients, lot’s of stories of love. The love of a pet should never be underestimated and neither should your visits!
Pat, thank you for your time, and thank you for sharing Monk with our Veteran’s.
Thanks
Mary Pippen
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