It's almost time for training!

Our entire family will be traveling to Xenia, OH for service dog training.in three weeks. Actually, I will be the one training...Dave, Andrew and Aaron will be involved in the process a little, but will mostly be taking day trips while Jonathan, his personal aid from school-Karen, and I are at training all day. Both sets of grandparents will be there for part of the training as well. We wanted the entire family to be together for this monumental change in our lives. The training will last 12 days...during which we learning basic commands, public access (malls, restaurants etc.), and search & rescue. Hans (our German Shepherd) will stay with us at the hotel as well, and we will practice the things we learn during the day. The final day, I have to pass a test in order to become a certified service dog handler. I'm excited-but I have to admit-also extremely nervous.
Please pray that Jonathan will bond quickly with Hans. The school district is working very well with us and we plan to start Hans to school with Jonathan as soon as we get back. I will be going into the school to train the staff and talk with the students about service animals. My own school has granted me a month's leave of absence so I can accomplish all of this. They have been wonderful and supportive through this whole process.
So, I'm starting to make lists and figure out how to pack the entire family for two weeks. Life is very full, but will hopefully change for the better once we have our furry guardian angel with us!
Heather