A Warner Robins family learned they'll be gaining a new family member next year.

It will not be the kind that needs lots of help from mom and dad, but one that will offer a child independence.

The Hixon family will soon meet their new Canine Assistant.

At the DeCA Commissary at Robins Air Force Base Wednesday, Rachel Hixon looked a bit overwhelmed.

The grocery store had planned a ceremony for her, and reporters were asking her lots of questions.

She looked relieved when Henry, a labrador retriever wearing a vest, walked in.

Rachel immediately reached out to pet him and smiled.

Her father, Tommy Hixon, says she rarely warms up to people like she does to animals.

20-year-old Rachel has a genetic condition that causes seizures.

Hixon said, "Really, almost, she just freezes."

That's been happening since Rachel turned three years old.

Vacation Bible School is always a lot of fun and, more importantly, is a wonderful opportunity for children to hear the gospel.  There are so many of them going on in Middle Georgia over the next few months.

June 2nd – 8th

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Family Promise of Houston County.

Located at 213 McArthur Boulevard in Warner Robins, Family Promise is a nonprofit 501(c) (3), non-denominational organization for families in transition and is part of a national organization founded in 1986. The Family Promise Network Program provides shelter, meals and support services to families without homes through a network of local congregations.