I didn't follow through on the lotto game idea, but his therapist Terri brought a camera to a session and took photos of Ump and River doing tricks. She made a great photo album, labeling thesem, with the goal of reinforcing the trick signals, as well as just having the photo "brag" book.
Ump seemed to love it and showed it to me proudly. Next time we saw him we learned that he took it along on his holiday visit to his relatives and gave it to one of them ( mom or sister?). Very generous of him; sadly, it still has not been replaced yet ( in April). We now see him with the original therapist Sheree ( she took maternity leave about 6 months after we started visiting). Seems complicated to get photos printed there. I really should bring a camera sometime and make something. Somehow, most weeks, it seems all I can do to get River and myself to the visit. Maybe I need to learn to be patient with myself - Ump enjoys what we are able to offer by visiting - I'm the one who sets the higher standards for myself. As Amanda pointed out - River could do the same tricks and we could have essentially the same conversations and Ump would enjoy his visits. He is so proud to give River the treats he made. He like to walk us to the door and if anyone asks, he insists that they get to have River do a trick for a treat from them as well. No wonder River is well-padded these days!
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