tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58558750458762175632024-02-18T23:13:36.029-07:00Cruisin' with CricketThe journeys of Becky, blind from retinitis pigmentosa, and her beauitiful guide dogs. Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comBlogger1748125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-89889336255010252132018-04-21T06:32:00.000-06:002018-04-21T06:32:13.314-06:00In Memory of my sweet CricketIt is only fitting that I share here first about my dear Cricket. She passed away last night surrounded by her two families in our home. Cricket would have been 13 in June.<div>
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To describe Cricket is: LOVE, SERVICE & BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER.</div>
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Like she had lived her life, in her passing she was surrounded by the two families that she had brought together. When Cricket retired, she had so much love to give. She nor us wanted her left home for long days while we worked to a quiet house. She spent her retired years with an amazing family who loved her and she loved them so much. They were so kind and generous in letting us be a part of her life -- letting us tender her while they were on vacation, visit when we wanted, have her share in our celebrations and so much more. </div>
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Cricket taught to love, love, love. Cricket taught me that even in doing those hard things .. being assertive with love is the way to go. Whether it was going back into that store that told you to leave; sitting quietly with a group member in grief; showing up for a speaking engagement; just LOVE. </div>
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Cricket was an easy going guide dog that loved to work and GO. She loved to serve. She was always right there ready to go take on the day and what the challenges may bring. I knew with Cricket by my side -- we could do hard things and would have much fun along the way.</div>
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Oh how I love you Cricket. I love that you taught me to "Look up, move forward" time and time again. </div>
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I am grateful you are not suffering yet oh my heart hurts as I miss you. Your example of love, service, and inclusion will carry forward. </div>
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In gratitude for 7 amazing years as a guide dog and 4 as a loving pet.</div>
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Oh how grateful I am for my time cruisinwithcricket.</div>
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With so much love,</div>
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Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-69896393378634981542017-12-28T12:56:00.001-07:002017-12-28T12:56:54.288-07:00Book is now on Audible!! Look up, move forward<br />
I am thrilled to share that my book:<a href="https://www.audible.com/search/ref=a_hp_tseft?advsearchKeywords=look%20up%20move%20forward&filterby=field-keywords">Look up, move forward</a> is now available on Audible.<br />
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This was another learning process in the journey of self-publishing a book,. I worked with a remarkable narrator. <br />
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Thank you to blog readers, family, friends, colleagues and so many people I have enjoyed meeting who have supported me in this journey.<br />
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If you have read my book and would like to leave a book review, I would be so grateful.<br />
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Take a moment and listen and enjoy some of Lori's other interviews as well. Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-21106682368703405412017-02-02T08:25:00.000-07:002017-02-02T08:25:02.279-07:00Support group for those who have had a loved one die from SuicideOur group for those who have had a loved one die from suicide -- Wednesday, February8, 6-7:15.<br />
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If you would like support from others who can understand, please join us. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Becky Andrews. 8-weeks, $150. Groups are held at Resilient Solutions, Inc, 1355 N. Main, Ste. 1, Bountiful, Utah<br />
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Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-43500498780794636102016-12-10T06:08:00.006-07:002016-12-10T06:08:49.017-07:00Dedicated this Marathon to my dadDedicated my last marathon to my amazing dad. You can read my last post here: <a href="http://lookupmoveforward.blogspot.com/2016/12/marathon-run-dedicated-to-my-dad.html">Marathon</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-15650321459337989522016-12-07T07:24:00.000-07:002016-12-07T07:24:00.270-07:00Advocating - The Mighty ArticleIt is wonderful to see this article I wrote being shared and shared: <a href="https://themighty.com/2016/11/when-a-store-manager-called-the-police-about-my-guide-dog/">When a store manager called the police</a><br />
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We keep on educating about the Americans with Disabilities Law .. it is there for us all.Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-40960182269868303922016-10-20T15:04:00.002-06:002016-10-20T15:12:48.907-06:00Lookup, move forward book reviewThank you for the wonderful book review Jenelle. You can check it out here: <a href="http://doublevisionblog.com/2016/10/19/look-up-move-forward/">Doublevision blo</a>g<br />
Once you visit Joy and Jenelle's blog you will want to keep reading. You'll find laughter, connection, education, and insight on their blog.Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-80753824342509174782016-07-30T06:05:00.001-06:002016-07-31T21:32:52.365-06:00Look up move forward blogMy new blog: <a href="http://lookupmoveforward.blogspot.com/">Look up move forward</a><br />
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Come visit and share your thoughts.Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-57738885808830822642016-06-20T17:19:00.001-06:002016-06-20T17:19:15.426-06:00Look up, Move Forward - Now AvailableThe favorite part of writing this book has been connecting with friends, family and meeting new friends! As people have begun to share with me they have read the book, I have loved hearing about their stories. We each have a story to share. <br />
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<a href="http://www.resilientsolutionsinc.com/look-up-move-forward.html">Print Copy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/look-up-move-forward-becky-andrews-becky-andrews/1123920890?ean=2940158283000">Look up, move forward - Nook Version</a><br />
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<br />Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-7487569412280606292016-05-15T21:55:00.004-06:002016-05-31T20:27:19.476-06:00Lookup, move forward. Book Available June 1st. Dear Cruisinwithcricket blog friends:<br />
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I am excited to share some news! My book: <u>Look up, move forward.</u> <i>Finding my resilience while losing my vision</i> will be ready June 1st! I wanted to share with you readers first! <br />
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I started writing my first blogpost with my second guide dog, Cricket in 2009. I have loved writing and sharing our adventures. I have loved connecting and hearing from others. It was in this space where someone asked me if I had written a book. I went from <i>a book? </i>to not being able to get that crazy idea out of my head! After over a year of working on this project with an amazing writer, Amy Hackworth - our book is being published to be ready for a speaking engagement on June 1! Before we hold our book launch party, before I speak to various groups in June, before anything else; I wanted to share it with the amazing readers of cruisinwithcricket who first encouraged me to write. Through your comments, emails, calls and encouragements you reminded me that my story matters just like each of yours does. You supported me as I shared musings in my days of challenges, humorous moments, and victories. As different experiences happened throughout the day, I found myself thinking I need to blog about this. Writing became an outlet of finding my resilience. <br />
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As a reader of Cruisinwithcricket, I'm offering you my book for $10 (includes shipping) if you order before June 1st. Before the website is even up, I wanted to share with our cruisinwithcricket readers!</div>
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So, if you'd like to order a book, please send a check/cash to Resilient Vision, 1355 N. Main, Ste, 1, Bountiful, Utah 84010. I would love to send you a signed book. The book will be available in other formats as soon as possible. Watch for further details. And thanks again! I hope to hear from you!! </div>
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may feel isolated because they often don't know anyone who shares their unique
challenges. This retreat is an opportunity to connect and share stories with
other women experiencing vision loss. You
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Daring Way Candidate.
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Salt Lake City, Utah during this retreat. We will also be holding part of our retreat at
Becky’s home and office in Bountiful and an afternoon/evening in Salt Lake
City, Utah and an optional hike early Saturday morning. All transportation while you are at the
retreat will be provided. Transporation
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at Doublevisionblog.com for their collaboration. We look forward to sharing this experience
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Salt Lake City, we will eat at City Creek together – Attendees will purchase
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reserve your room, call the hotel, 801.292.8100 and indicate Resilient
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Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-28084726574179047532015-12-05T19:05:00.003-07:002015-12-05T19:05:34.499-07:00Call me BeckyMy latest blog post is: <a href="http://georgiesvision.blogspot.com/2015/12/you-can-just-call-me-becky.html">here -- You can call me Becky</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-63142024293388331672015-11-26T08:07:00.001-07:002015-11-26T08:07:10.692-07:00Resilient Solutions, Inc beginningSharing over at our blog: georgiesvision.blogspot.com about how we started our business. You can read here: <a href="http://georgiesvision.blogspot.com/2015/11/resilient-solutions-inc-beginning.html">Resilient Solutions, Inc.</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-28030601123193221602015-11-13T07:26:00.003-07:002015-11-13T09:33:34.598-07:00Beautiful EyesFor seven years Cricket shared her beautiful brown eyes with me. She helped me navigate our busy, active life each day. She showed up ready for the day with her love and willingness to serve and use those beautiful eyes to help someone who could not see. After she retired (almost two years ago), we recognized that our house with us being gone all day was pretty quiet for her. She still wanted to be the dog that left in the morning. After some time of really thinking what is best for Cricket in this next stage of her life, we found her an amazing home. They love her and she loves being a part of all the action. She is nearby. We can stop and visit anytime. They are so kind and Cricket loves them so much. We tend her while they are on vacation. She waits patiently for them to return by the door. It is a beautiful situation and what is best for Cricket. We love hearing Cricket stories and her adventures. <br />
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A couple months ago, we all noticed that Cricket was slowing down. She was hesitant to go down steps, through the doggie door, jump in the back of the car, etc. Cricket and I had some collisions the last time we tended her. (Later, I would realize she didn't see me and of course, I didn't see her :). The Travel Vet, Dr. Ben Brown, examined her. At the time he felt she was healthy other than her eyes!! He suspected cataracts. Oh ...sweet Cricket was having vision loss. I could so relate! I felt such gratitude for these beautiful brown eyes that had worked so hard for me. Dr. Brown suggested we meet with a veterinarian ophthalmologist. <br />
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Yesterday we took her to the ophthalmologist vet. As I sat there and she began to do the basic testing on our sweet Cricket - it took me back for a moment to 32 years ago to the testing on my own eyes. A little different - instead of the doctor holding out his fingers to test my vision, this dr was quietly dropping a cotton ball in various angles to see what Cricket was seeing. After a couple more tests, she indicated Cricket did not have cataracts. She had retinal dysplasia and Lenticular Sclerosis -- hardening and thickening of the lens that results from normal aging in some dogs. There wasn't anything they could do for this - so I was a bit disheartened as cataracts can be treated. I could relate. Before she hurried out of the room to her next patient, she also suggested some further testing on her overall health to make sure we aren't missing something else going on with her - perhaps thyroid. </div>
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We came home, and I just wanted to hug her. After a few minutes she was done with that and waited patiently by our front door. She was so thrilled when her family came to pick her up. She ran out to the car. She is so loved and I am so grateful for this beautiful dog that has brought so much love and joy to so many. She is resilient and will get through this challenge. (Sounds familiar :). </div>
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Cheering you on in gratitude always Cricket. Thank you, thank you for all the ways you helped me believe that I could take on the day. You got this, Cricket! </div>
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<br />Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-65997895917991102722015-10-15T07:23:00.002-06:002015-10-15T07:23:30.626-06:00My disability is one part of who I am<a href="http://georgiesvision.blogspot.com/2015/10/my-disability-is-one-part-of-who-i-am.html">Our latest post on Georgie's Vision</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-62781289489687809082015-10-06T10:31:00.000-06:002015-10-06T10:31:05.104-06:00We got this! Our latest marathon journey is shared here: <a href="http://georgiesvision.blogspot.com/2015/10/we-got-this.html">We got this!!</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-59282943845641438102015-09-17T06:05:00.003-06:002015-09-17T06:05:26.593-06:00I Love living an active lifeI hope you enjoy the video - shows some clips of my guide Georgie and I working, running, cycling and even some laughs of old 80's pictures! Click below: <br />
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Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-12821950503242457432015-05-12T22:43:00.000-06:002015-05-12T22:43:14.176-06:00Our new blog - Georgie's Vision - Journeys of a Guide DogAfter some time of trying to decide the best place to blog ... I have come back to blogger. I loved the ease of sitting down and posting a short snippet of our day. I hope you will follow our adventures on: <a href="http://georgiesvision.blogspot.com/">Georgie's Vision</a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-34096812453130405402015-04-12T20:54:00.003-06:002015-04-13T07:07:24.082-06:00Follow our Boston Marathon Journey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next Monday, April 20th, my dear friends, Brenda and Suzette and I will be running the Boston Marathon! <br />
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Feeling grateful for good health, great family and friend support and this incredible opportunity.Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-59093375200998133012015-03-22T18:54:00.000-06:002015-03-22T18:56:02.367-06:00Final Cruisin with Cricket Blog Post & Next Chapter for Becky & Georgie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reflecting on my final blog post of Cruisin with Cricket. Who thought when I sat down that first time at the computer and tried to figure out how to blog that I would close this chapter with 1, 694 posts! To me that represents life ... one blog post at a time and before long we have 1,694. Cricket is in a new chapter in her life. A friend actually saw her on main street walking with her new family hearing a sweet 'Come on Cricket.' This past week has been a very busy one for me and Georgie. Perhaps a good thing as we are making the adjustment to Cricket being gone. I am reminding myself she is in a wonderful setting with a family that adores her. She gets five walks a day with some fabulous dog walkers :)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Just as there is a special space in my heart always for my determined Pantera - guide one; there will always be a special space for my connecting Cricket - guide two. Love her and so grateful we can be in touch with her in her next chapter. Super grateful and excited to be in this next chapter with my Georgie Girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today Steve and I celebrated our 30-year anniversary! His love, friendship, always believing in me, and support in all my crazy ideas ...means the world to me! Love and thank you so much, Steve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thrilled with my next chapter with my beautiful guide, Georgina. Georgie Girl and I have had a week of such amazing bonding and hard work. Each of my guides I can reflect back on when it 'clicked' in on that deeper level. For Georgie and I it will be<b> today</b>. I am so proud of this girl and love her so much. I am learning so much from her! We hiked up to Ensign Peak today. I explained to her this is a nice place to view the city :). I have hiked up there with each one of my guides! Oh how times flies! As we walked up there, I reflected on walking with Pantera, my first guide, as a youth leader in our church and again with her puppy raiser. I reflected on walking with Cricket and friends and family on several occasions. I loved walking up there today with Steve hand in hand celebrating our 30-year anniversary and introducing Georgie to the area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Georgie and I are thrilled to announce our next adventures as we create our <b>Loving Life List. </b>We are approaching 2 and 50, you know! Georgie will be there as I cross the finish line of the NYC Marathon in November. Georgie will take many flights to Washington, DC and other places. (Love her petite size that snuggles in underneath the seat.) <a href="http://resilientsolutionsinc.com/"> Resilient Solutions, Inc </a> is celebrating its ninth year in business and growing! I love working with this amazing group of people! Our next 5K Run for our nonprofit Oasis Center is coming up! I am having some wonderful opportunities to help others Find their Resilience. I am working on plans for a retreat ... and mostly enjoying the simple moments in life with family and friends and a beautiful guide, Georgie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this quote! As I told a client the other day, it is an <b>active</b> daily intention to <b>create joy</b> in our lives. It can be much easier to find what is going wrong - what is hard - what is negative. We can turn this around. <b> The gate is wide open for each of us as we have the intention to see life with gratitude and joy. It is there each day - even on those hardest days. </b> Sometimes it takes us to paths we didn't know existed. It often takes us to paths that didn't seem like the path we wanted to go on. The path can be steep and rocky at times and we wonder if we can do it. Sometimes the hardest part is believing we can open that gate and take that next step. <b>Go for it. </b> I can still recall that first scary step with my first guide Pantera - 17 years ago. I timidly said, forward, to begin to trust this beautiful, happy dog. An instructor was behind me ready to help us out as we ventured out. The love of life was my inspiration to take that step and the next and the next ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for following our journeys. Sometimes difficult moments have turned into: this will be fun to blog about and then to get a comment from someone that felt lifted from my words makes my day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so grateful for <a href="http://guidedogs.com/"> Guide Dogs for the Blind </a> for the gift of three amazing guides that have blessed my life in so many ways. It is literally a gift with no cost to the students - including your guide, transportation, instruction and more. It is through the generosity of others that make this possible. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to support in this whole process you can </span><a href="http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=help_donate" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">donate </a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and help someone have this beautiful gift of independence ... and so much more :).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope you will come join us in our next journeys at: <a href="http://www.blindresilience.com/blog">Blind Resilience</a> I am excited to share in our adventures and the lessons I learn along the way. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It is still "under construction" -- just like life, right! As I am creating this next space, I would love to hear your input! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Written on July 19, 2014). </span><br />
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Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855875045876217563.post-61246249620258016632015-03-17T20:42:00.002-06:002015-03-17T20:42:28.329-06:0034 Days til the Boston Marathon!! <a href="http://www.blindresilience.com/blog/34-days">34 days til the Boston Marathon! </a>Becky Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.com2