And hi. Today, I’m Gizmo, the (3.4 pound) certified therapy dog. I had important work to do today!
Today, in the little town of Sandy Hook, CT, in the face of one of our saddest tragedies, I witnessed the greatest outpouring of love I’ve ever seen. I snuggled with so many people, some shedding tears, some breaking a frown to smile at me, and some just staring blankly, still trying to grasp the ungraspable. And every one of those people who held me said 3 very important words before they let me go. “I love you, Gizmo.” Ok that was 4. But you see where I’m going with this.
As we were standing in front of one of the shops near the fire station, a shop owner quietly came out, smiled at me, gave me a kiss and a pat on the head, and then hung a note on her shop window. I think it’s an important message, right from the heart of one our Sandy Hook frens. I asked her if I could share it with all of you, and she asked me if I please would. So here it is:
“We’re all busy. We all have schedules and agendas jam-packed with various things to do. Our days, weeks, months and years are filled with appointments, classes, paperwork, phone calls, deadlines and parties.
Sometimes we find ourselves so busy that we forget to say goodbye to our loved ones before we leave for work in the morning. Sometimes we forget to take a few minutes out of our day to send a friend a birthday text, or give some affection to our dog.
However, whenever we are directly confronted with a tragedy of this magnitude so close to home, it makes us stop dead in our tracks. We automatically call our friends and family, reach out, give a hug and kiss, and tell someone we love them.
Why must a crisis have to occur to remind us what is truly important in life? Why do we have to be shaken up, jerked alert to realize what really matters? I’m sure
that all the parents, siblings, relatives and friends wish they had said the words “I love you” just one more time to the sweet child they lost today.
If there’s anything we can learn from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, it’s that we ALL need to slow down, simplify our lives, and take the time to appreciate our loved ones each and every moment. Life is short; fragile. If we don’t do it now, we may never get another chance.”
--A Sandy Hook Store Owner
Frens, let’s be kind to each other. Love one another. You never know when a small gesture might make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Sined, The Gizmo.
Gizmo Shares a Sandy Hook Message By Gizmo | Thursday, December 20 | 40 comments As a certified therapy dog through Paws For Friendship, Gizmo is blessed to be able to bring comfort when needed. Our hearts go out to the people of Newtown.
Just wanting to verify the status.
Business ID: 1079595 See below, I copied and pasted: Business Name: GIZMO'S FRENS, INC. Business Id: 1079595 Business Address: NONE Mailing Address: NONE Citizenship/State Inc: Domestic/CT Last Report Year: Business Type: Non-Stock Business Status: Active Date Inc/Register: Aug 03, 2012 Take a better look Karen,. then perhaps chill out and give thanks that there are kind, giving people and dogs who give their spare time, and a lot of cash to help others. Thank you and good night.
Here is a copy paste directly off the State of CT website of registered charitable organizations. I personally know this business is legit, because I helped file the paperwork. Gizmo's owner got a 2nd job and saved to pay for all the fees herself simply because she wanted to use Gizmo as a vehicle to help others, and she wanted to do it above board. Now please back off because there is no need for this. Business Name: GIZMO'S FRENS, INC. Business Id: 1079595 Business Address: NONE Mailing Address: NONE Citizenship/State Inc: Domestic/CT Last Report Year: Business Type: Non-Stock Business Status: Active Date Inc/Register: Aug 03, 2012 Business Summary Agent Name: UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. Agent Business Address: 615 WEST JOHNSON AVENUE, SUITE 202, CHESHIRE, CT, 06410 Agent Residence Address: NONE
Did the person you refer to have a blog on a local newspaper and are they known and trusted by the editors? Do you really think Gizmo's Frens Inc is a scam? I think that you need to relax dear Karen. I'm only here standing up for Gizmo and his owner because they are the most caring loving beings I know, and who give up weekends and vacation time to raise funds for animals and humans alike. Take your campaigning somewhere else please, and send out love and thanks to those who deserve them.
You need to dial it back a notch or two. What is your problem? Why so angry?
Saul - you are just plain rude.
I suggested that too but it continues. Somebody has to be the adult. Please close this thread. Does Patch even have a moderator?