Then he was paired with Holland who would take him through his graduate years at Irvine and his first years of employment. Squire guided Michael safely through high school and college. The summer between third and fourth grade Michael was reintroduced to Braille and once again fell in love with learning.Īt the age of fourteen, Michael received his first guide dog, Squire from Guide Dogs for the Blind. In kindergarten he was exposed to Braille, but the family moved and his new school in California did not have a Braille teacher. He explored the neighborhood like any other child on his feet, on his bicycle, and with a guide dog. He knew he was different, but he decided not to let it stop him. Michael says he never felt handicapped or disabled. Faith to him meant a friendship with God. Michael loved to explore the Bible and have discussions with his dad. George taught Michael to love God and in the fourth grade he gave Michael a Braille Bible, King James Version. They raised him at home with his brother and treated him no differently than his sibling. Michael’s parents ignored the doctor’s advice and decided not to send their child to a home for the blind. The practice resulted in epidemic blindness in preterm babies. The standard medical procedure was to put a premature baby in a sealed incubator and pump in pure oxygen until the baby’s lungs matured. And don’t forget to share your Booda Bone.At six months old, George and Sarah Hingson had a healthy and normal baby boy in every way except one. When work is over, play hard with your friends. Remember the first guide dog command? “Forward.” 10. Sometimes being a hero is just doing your job. Listen carefully to those who are wiser and more experienced than you. There’s more to life than playing fetch or chasing tennis balls. Sometimes the way is hard, but if you work together, someone will pass along a water bottle just when you need it. Don’t let your sight get in the way of your vision. Learn to tell the difference between a harmless thunderstorm and a true emergency. When the harness goes on, it’s time to work.
There’s a time to work and a time to play. “Guide Dog Wisdom What I Learned from Roselle on 9/11 1.
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