(I have to be very vague here, so bear with me.)

I met a special person this week. He reminded me of my boss - a nice younger man. He had just arrived, and had a suitcase with him. He had a lab at home, and openly greeted Calvin. Calvin has a very bad habit of kissing - which is not allowed. And with this man, I was reminding him: No kisses. This man was in pretty good spirits, but suddenly got quiet, as he held Calvin's head in his hands- looked into his eyes and said: Can you kiss away my brain cancer. I let Calvin kiss his face away, as his wife started sobbing.

I held back my own tears, as I'm suppose to help people forget about their problems. But I did cry all the way home.

Thanks Deb - Calvin's moment has brought tear to my eyes. He's just so adorable.

Awww Deb....just hearing that made me cry. :( It's wonderful what you and Calvin are doing and some will never forget it.

Thanks guys. If I weren't going to Hawaii - I might see this guy again. I may still see him again, but I hope he's not there when I get back, and is at home - getting better.

I do, and I don't wish I'll toughen up over this. I don't want to become a zombie - but I can't keep on getting so emotional over these visits.

Oh, Deb....
I can't blame you for crying. I want to bawl just reading that.

Oh man, that's a tough one.

Bravo Deb and bravo Calvin! :tup: As hard as it is on you, you gave this man something very valuable. Bless you!

Oh Deb, that made me :cry2:. Big :hug:s to you and Calvin for touching people in such a "kissable" way.

After the day I had today, that just did me in.:cry2: I can't even put into words how much I hate that disease:mad:

Calvin and you are giving the people you visit an amazing gift Deb. After reading some of your stories, I honestly don't think that I'm emotionally going to be able to do this.

Hugs to you and Calvin for being so giving of yourselves.

You are both doing a wonderful thing. I would lavish hugs and kisses on Calvin after he was finished working......you probably both will feel better for it. God Bless You!:hug:

That made me cry. That is so awesome what you and Calvin are doing. I love seeing the patients eyes light up at the hospital when the Therapy dogs come to visit. It just makes that day so much brighter for that patient.