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1111, a very significant number as it stands for November 11th.  The date is important for numerous reasons.  first and foremost, it is Veteran's Day.  Those of us living in the United States should take a moment to thank the honorable men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.  Daddy is a veteran, so we always celebrate Veteran's Day.
Another important event happened on November 11, 1983.  That is the day Mommy went in for her last eye surgery to save her sight.  By noon, it was dark.  She couldn't see anymore.  We celebrate that day too because it was a turning point in Mommy's life.  (Which means it's an important point in the rest of our lives.)
In many ways, Mommy thinks losing her sight was a blessing.  It has helped her become the person she is today.  Although it changed some of the goals she had as a young person, so many better opportunities have happened that might not have occurred had she not lost her sight.  That is what she calls changing challenges into opportunities.
Who would have known, a 19 year old newly blind girl would eventually meet the man of her dreams, graduate college with honors, have 5 fabulous puppies, 3 transplants, write 5 children's books, have a comfortable house, wonderful supportive friends, give presentations on both coasts, and do at least 3 TV interviews!  Wow!
In his typical understated assessment, Daddy would say, "That's not too bad."  I think so too!
Love,
Boomer the Mellow Yellow Lab