“When I put my hand on his head,he stepped onto the couch and raised his face to my own. We stared at each other for a few seconds and then slowly,Tuesday licked me. Yes,on the lips...and the chin...and the nose...slobbering… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“That's the moment when Tuesday, after all his caution, stopped being just my service dog, and my emotional support, and my conversation piece. That's when he became my friend.” — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“But for Ricky,Andrew,Mary & me the world stopped when those dogs entered the room.” — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“I am, in fact, committed to being honest with myself so that I can overcome this situation. This includes not succumbing to the path… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“Some assistance dogs also wear harnesses that have a large solid, handle, intended for use instead of a leash.” — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“But knowing the difficulties didn't make Tuesday's lack of focus easier for me. When Tuesday was distracted, I felt unsure. In the years ahead, I learned to read his reactions. I knew when his mind was wandering, when he was merely interested in something (Squirrel! Urine-smelling tree!), and when he was alert to possible danger. Knowing Tuesday's mood calmed my… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share
“We aren't just service dog and master, Tuesday and I are also best friends. Kindred souls, Brothers. Whatever you want to call it.” — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“where the Army we loved sold us out for careerist brass, a war-porn-fixated media and military-industrial-complex corporate greed; where the only honor and integrity… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“As always when I was in trouble, I looked down at Tuesday. I could see his concern, but also his confidence in me. There… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“[it] isn't something you just get over. You don't go back to being who you were. It's more like a snow globe. War shakes… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“Why don't you grab a chair," I joked, "and sit down!" And then, like she so often did, Mary smiled.” — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“It's not just his understanding of me, although that's part of it. With a word, Tuesday can guide me to dozens of places. He… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
“When I put my hand on his head,he stepped onto the couch and raised his face to my own. We stared at each other… — Luis Carlos Montalván Copy Share Image
![“[it] isn't something you just get over. You don't go back to being who you were. It's more like a snow globe. War shakes you up, and suddenly all those pieces of your life - muscles, bones, thoughts, beliefs, relationships, even your dreams - are floating in the air out of your grip. They'll come…” quote by Luis Carlos Montalván](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ef/luis-carlos-montalv-n-22521_faith_it-isn-t-something-you-just-get-over-you_1211262.jpg)
