November 10, 2019: What a very special weekend at Flashpoint!! Sir Lukas got his C-ATCH 50 on Saturday! It was an exciting run as “the weaver” came out of the weaves – which was the third obstacle – but corrected them. He came out because I was running so cautiously… I decided to run hard and fast… if it happens – it happens! He ran perfectly for the rest of the run!!
At the end of the run… I announced that he would not be retiring yet (as many folks were asking me) and then asked folks to sing with me “You are my Sunshine” to him at the end of his run (This is what I sing to him as we are waiting in line to run)!! It was so very sweet! It was so hard to believe… as we started on this goal after he got his C-ATCH 22 (March 27, 2016).
Then on Sunday – he got his 50,000 Lifetime Points Award! In addition, he was High in Trial for Veterans!! Courageous Kaiden – also did well and got his C-ATCH 4! Sir Lukas was 9 for 10 and Kaiden 7 for 10!
Reflection on C-ATCH 50: It is so hard to believe… we presently have more C-ATCH’s than anyone in the United States. It’s bigger than that though… my little boy has battled through many, many health issues. He never quits… his only desire is to be out there running with me as my teammate. He knows me so very well… and I know him. He covers for me when I make an error… he gives his all. When we are finish running… our eyes connect – and it is pure joy! It is pure love…
I am not sure how I ended up so very lucky… but I am. I so love my little boy! He will always be close to my heart. It was through him that I have met so many good people. It is through him that I now have a life after work. It was through him that Courageous Kaiden has come to me… and continues to grow into the pup he is – because Lukas came first. Sir Lukas… my Lukas – know that you will always be “my sunshine” – my little boy! I love you Lukie!!
The Road Traveled with my Companions 
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