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Kind Words for K9s

2/4/2019

 
City of Aurora – Office of the Mayor
The following note was received by LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) from Mayor Richard C. Irvin of Aurora, Illinois:

Dear Shiloh,

Thank you Shiloh for allowing me to take a picture with you. It was very nice meeting you. I truly appreciate the good cheer you share when interacting with people in emotional need. You are a credit to our community. I hope to see you again soon.

Sincerely,
Mayor Richard C. Irvin

City of Aurora Mayor Irvin met Shiloh Comfort Dog recently at a swearing-in ceremony for judges in the Kane County Courts. She had been invited to attend by Judge Cruz (pictured with the mayor).

Kind Words for K-9 Police Ministry

1/15/2019

 
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Coordinator, Patrick Quinn, received the following letter from Sheriff John T. Wilcher, Office of the Sheriff of Chatham Country, Georgia:

Dear Officer Quinn:

[LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog] Lizzie is a regular visitor to not only the officers in the Sheriff’s Office, but also to my staff. Lizzie and her handler, Todd Freesemann, are regular visitors and I am pleased to say they are a great part of our team. I am happy to see Lizzie and the Trinity Lutheran team throughout the community providing her services. The team standing behind Lizzie is a pleasure to work with. Anything my office can do to help Lizzie and your mission will be happily provided.

Again, thank you for all you and LCC do for our community.

Sincerely,
John T. Wilcher
Sheriff
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Kind Words for K9s

1/7/2019

 
Although we weren't able to visit with everyone who joined us on Christmas, I am thankful that several from LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs were able to help us give the Navy Recruits a day they will always remember! Thank you for all you did to help give the Navy Recruits a warm welcome and a show of appreciation for their willingness to sign up and serve in a time of war! We intend to host recruits again next year. Please join us if you can.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Bob and Linda Stack

Kind Words for K9s

12/18/2018

 
Concordia University Chicago
LCC received the following email on Thursday, December 13, from Concordia University Chicago:

I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest thank you for taking the time to come out and bring so much joy to our students, faculty, and staff at CUC. Having the Comfort Dogs come during finals week is always the highlight of the week for our campus and is loved by all. Both Tobias Comfort Dog (Lord of Glory – Grayslake, Illinois) and Emma Comfort Dog (LCC Staff) were wonderful and warmed the hearts of our students who often find it difficult to implement good self-care during this time. Thank you for all that you do and making the time to share this amazing experience with us.

Happy Holidays!

Warm regards,

Danielle Walejeski, M.A., LCPC, QPRT
Director of Counseling Services
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, Illinois

Kind Words for K-9s

12/10/2018

 
On December 7th, LCC received the following kind note from Heidi Thomas, Principal of Field Elementary School in Elmhurst, Illinois following the LCC K-9s visit to listen to students read:
 
I just wanted to reach out to let you know how meaningful the visit was. Our kids and staff really loved it and it was such an uplifting morning…Thank you again!
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Kind Words for K9s

12/4/2018

 
The LCC K-9 Ministry received the following note for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ruthie (LCC Staff) on November 20, 2018:

Dearest Ruthie,

I have wanted to write to you and your owner for a very long time. You see, I am the woman who fell to her knees in front of you after the Parkland shootings. You came really close up to me and laid down against my legs.

I explained to you and your owner that it felt like a “soft place” to land and to catch my breath for a moment. Your owner told me to take my time. I petted you with all my love. I have held onto your card, Ruthie, ever since that day. I keep it in my Rolodex files under “R” and in my heart forever.

Thanks again – for all that you do – and for being there for so many sorrowed people.

Kind Words for K9s

10/30/2018

 
Helping a Faithful Follower Memorize Scripture
Surrounding someone in love can take on many forms. But when that love comes from all over the United States, what does it look like? A Facebook follower from the southeast, Michelle, contacted LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Phoebe (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas) and asked for a card. She wanted to memorize Phoebe’s Bible verse. The card was mailed along with the Southwest Region K-9 cards and the response from Michelle was so heartwarming. How could she get the other dogs’ cards?

So began the gathering of love from the 24 states where the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are located. Top Dogs and social media admins responded with K-9 Comfort Dogs, Kare 9 Military Ministry, and K-9 Police Ministry cards. There were even some dogs-in-training cards added. We wish we could have seen the look on Michelle’s face when she opened the box and found ALL of the cards sent her way. She has an exciting time ahead of her as she memorizes all of the dogs’ Bible verses. We pray the verses will speak to her individually and collectively and let her know how much she is loved by all of us.

BUT the story doesn’t end there. When the comment was made on Phoebe Comfort Dogs Facebook page, a follower of Lois Comfort Dog (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada) commented she had been collecting the dogs’ cards for her granddaughter who had been injured by a dog and now was terribly afraid. She further said Lois Comfort Dog had been helping her granddaughter overcome her fear. Some teams sent duplicate cards and those were forwarded to Lois Comfort Dog’s team to share in this situation as well. More love and compassion shared from afar!
comfort dog trading cards and plush dog
Michelle sent the following email after receiving the special K-9 package:

Dear Comfort Dogs of the United States:
       
First and foremost thank you for sharing the love Jesus with so many who need it. In addition, thank you for comforting so many during difficult times.
     
I have always enjoy reading my Bible and trying to come with fun ways to memorize Scripture. Thank you for helping make this happen. I have currently memorize 16/120 Scripture verses from you the Comfort Dogs.
       
I hope you as a Comfort Dog will encourage others to memorize Scripture this way even if it is only in your district. Finally, I pray the Lord gives you strength as you share God's love and comfort.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

God’s Riches Blessings,
Michelle


Thank You from St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
Thank you, Sheba Comfort Dog, for your calm presence at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School last week. We really appreciate your loving support during this very difficult time. Oh, and please thank your humans, too.

God Bless!
The Borgia Counseling Office

Kind Words for LCC

10/16/2018

 
LCC received the following Disaster Update on Saturday, October 13, from Deaconess Sally Hiller, LCMS Southeastern District’s Disaster Response Coordinator:

Serving in Times of Disaster

Dear Ministry Partners,

Even as the horrific damage of Hurricane Michael is being discovered, folks are hard at work cutting trees, mucking out houses, and helping to rebuild in the Carolinas. Your contributions are making this happen. Your willingness to serve on a team restores hope to a family. Your prayers continue to lift up all of God’s children is encouraging.

Appeal for Immediate Help
There is a great need for volunteers to help with recovery in Wilmington and Havelock, North Carolina. If you are able to come and help this next week with tree removal and or mucking out homes, please let us know by completing the form HERE

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The stories in the paragraphs below are from three different people involved in the recovery efforts this past week.

A message from Tina McGuffey is from Our Savior, Laurel, Maryland
Tina was a part of a team last week in Wilmington, North Carolina

Still reflecting on a day where our team worked on 3 houses in one neighborhood, all flooded with 2-4 feet of standing water for 2 weeks. We helped finish the gutting of one, moved to the next and started clearing debris when the homeowner said: “no more, please stop.” We moved to the 3rd house which broke my heart, a 91-year old widow who had lived in her house for 47 years was now living in a shelter. We carefully went through her things, salvaging what we could before beginning the gutting process. I had to toss at least 10 beautiful knit scarves which had been neatly folded in a bottom drawer now drenched in sewer water and infiltrated with mold. When I asked her if she wanted to try to get them cleaned, she said “no, just throw them out, I made those for me, I’ll just make some more.” Much of a lifetime of memories now sits in a rubbish pile on the edge of the street, along with that of her neighbors.

Please pray for Mrs. J and all the others impacted here in the Carolinas and thank God for the hundreds of volunteers from all over the country who are serving here and honoring and respecting the survivors.


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Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) and Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) from 3 states arrive in North Carolina

LCC Director of Disaster Response Kathy O'Day, and twenty five LERT chainsaw team members from 12 churches and 3 states, deployed to Messiah Lutheran Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, to assist those with downed and damaged trees as a result of Hurricane Florence.

The chainsaw team completed work at 17 Messiah Lutheran Church member homes in the 3 days. They have several other homes in Wilmington to assess and complete before they leave. Several of these jobs have involved use of heavy equipment, such as tractor, bobcats and the boom lift. Everyone assisted is very appreciative for the professional work done and Christian focus of the team members.

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From Lars Helland and the Response Team at Eternal Shepherd, Seneca, South Carolina

Betty lives in Lumberton and is one of many residents who have experienced the effects of 2 major hurricanes within 2 years. Below is a picture of the Eternal Shepherd’s Disaster Relief Team #709. The team number is always the combined age of the team. Betty is the home owner and very thankful for the help.

Lord God, we pray for an extra measure of comfort on those who stand again in the midst of disaster. Strengthen them as they build anew.


Kind Words for K9s

9/25/2018

 
Dear Leah and Addie,

Thank you for visiting our school today and providing solace and love to our students. Your warm smiles and just relax attitude really helped everyone feel much needed ease.

Your caretakers love you very much and be sure and thank them as well for taking the care to respond to our needs. Hoping the late afternoon allowed some GOPLAY time for such a dynamic duo.

It meant a lot to see the care you all gave to our students.

With gratitude,

Ann McNamee
6A Team Leader/ SS Teacher
Doherty Middle School
Andover, MA

Kind Words for K9s

8/28/2018

 
Thank you Camp Hometown Heroes for the following post on your Facebook page on Sunday, August 26, in recognition of National Dog Day. We are grateful for all that you do!

When better than National Dog Day to say how grateful we are for the Comfort Dogs which bring such peace to our campers. Thank you beyond words. #comfortdogs
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