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Rusty stops by in Pigeon Forge, TN to pay Dolly Parton a visit! Rusty really likes Dolly!
Dinner in the Great Smoky's - Rusty had to eat fast - we were in Bear Country and he didn't want to share!
A little play time before dinner!
Sunset at Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountain Park, as the fog rolls in.....
Clingmans Dome Observation Point - Yes we climbed all the way up at sunset but the fog
already started to come in and obstruct the view but it was still very nice.
  
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Three of the greatest girls on earth! My friend Traci, Dani and Sydney and Rusty in Maryland. Rusty and I got to stay with them on our recent trip to the Capital. Rusty got to play with Chablis and Joe got to see Sydney ride her bike for the first time! Happy Birthday Sydney, from Uncle Joe and Rusty!
  
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Here we are at Woodrow Wilson's Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, VA. I am sitting on the steps at the rear of President WIlson's home - wow - it was a big house! The Victorian-like gardens were really neat and I enjoyed relaxing in them!
  
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WOW - Did we have a fun filled-packed weekend!
This was a really big weekend for us. We traveled the entire Blue Ridge Parkway - all 469 miles thru North Carolina and Virginia and it took us about 21 hours to drive this most scenic route.
We saw lots of animals, over 250 deer, and three bears! Momma bear and her two cubs were playing in the road one evening (she needs to keep her kids off the road)! We even saw a fox. We got to end of the Parkway and found the Shenandoah Skyline Drive and decided to travel that as well. That was another 3 hours. It was a very long drive but very scenic and fun and I recommend it to everyone.
We stopped over in Staunton VA and visited the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library where I got to relax in the Victorian-style terraced gardens. A nice man came outside and took pictures of me and Dad. We then drove over to Washington DC to see the sites. I got my picture taken at the Tidal Basin at the FDR Memorial Park - this was a very nice park and I got to have my picture taken with President Roosevelt - they welcomed dogs like me and it was full of fountains and nice places to sit and relax.
   
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On our trip to the nation's captial......
Resting after walking around the entire Tidal Basin
Rusty at the FDR Memorial with President Roosevelt and Fala
With FDR
One of the many fountains at the FDR Memorial
Overlooking the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial
Dusk at the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the Washington Monument and Capital Building
Rusty visiting with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt at the FDR Memorial.
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A Presidential visit........................
Rusty traveled to Greeneville, TN to visit the home of the 16th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln upon his assassination. Here is a statue of the President overlooking his home. He began as a simple tailor and moved all the way up to the White House!
 
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Rusty Grady is on a Mission - Can you please help him complete it?
Rusty needs your help now! He's not coming down from the mountain top until he reaches his goal!
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Rusty Grady's Adventures
Fundraising Goal: $500.00
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Total Number of Gifts: 5
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Total Value of Gifts: $250.00
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Rusty Grady is on a Mission - Can you help him complete it?
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Goal:
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$500.00
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$250.00
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Rusty is just one loveable guy!
Rusty has been involved in the Pet Therapy program with PAWS since early 2008 and has been quite active in the program.
During this time Rusty has visited hundreds and hundreds of people. From the hallways of the hospitals to the elementary school classrooms - Rusty has made a big impact on many people's lives.
Those who have met Rusty in person know that he has a "Golden Heart" and he gives everything he has to help bring a smile to peoples faces. Whether its walking down the halls of Mission Children's Hospital, or visiting with patients as they begin their first chemotherapy treatment, Rusty is there making everyone feel good! From staff, to patients, to nervous and anxious family members - Rusty's goal is to ease the stress and pain.
Now, for the first time, he is asking for your help. He wants to help raise money to keep the PAWS program running and expanding in the community. Every dollar he raises will be matched! He is so determined to make his goal that he is not coming down from the mountain until he reaches his goal! Will you please give today and help Rusty lead the way - and let him come down from the mountain top?
Rusty at Children's Hospital
One of Rusty's favorite places to visit is Mission Children's Hospital. Known by the entire staff at the hospital Rusty gets excited every time the sliding front doors open upon his arrival. It doesn't matter how many children are there the day he visits he makes sure that each of them get to experience "Rusty's love". It can be a one on one experience with an abused or neglected child in the Child Medical Evaluation program to meeting with the 30 or more children in the waiting room. Rusty's visits often are extended in order that each child can get to spend time with him.
Rusty takes his reading seriously
Just like his dad, Rusty believes Children are our future...teach them well and let them lead the way". Rusty participates in the area "Paws and Tales" Reading Program, where he visits the first graders at the area elementary schools and the children read to him. He has many stories to tell of all the kids he has met. The children in the reading program are all advancing quite rapidly and the program is a total success. Rusty is proud of the kids and is glad to be a part of this great program.
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Rusty hiked up to Old Fort this morning to visit with SUWS of the Carolinas. Here he stops at the entrance to wilderness setting. He had a great morning, visiting with 9 young children and their counselors. He had a great visit with them and can't wait to go back!
SUWS of the Carolinas is a therapeutic wilderness program located in the woods of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Blending traditional therapeutic methods with a challenging outdoor environment, SUWS of the Carolinas focuses on assessment and clinical excellence.
SUWS of the Carolinas specializes in treating young people ages 10-17 who are experiencing:
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• Attention deficit disorder |
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• Drug or alcohol use/abuse |
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• Negative peer relationships |
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• Anxiety |
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• Adoption issues |
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• Isolation |
• Gaming addictions |
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