Sorry it took so long to get back. It seems with the weather turning nice, I've been really busy... and that's a "good" thing.

I met Dr. Blaha yesterday. She came over and dropped off information about Artemisinin, an introduction letter about herself and some Frontline I asked her to bring for Mike and Katie. She got to meet my little ones, and they really liked her. We talked for a bit, and I found out if a surgery or x-rays are necessary for either one of the dogs, she would refer them to one of the other vets she has worked with, but for anything else, she will have no problem coming to the house. What a big relief this is.

In reading her letter of introduction, I knew her name was familiar, I found out she worked for one of the vets I use to take Mike to... although I had never met her there, I know the vet who owns the clinic and always took care of Mike was awesome (just too expensive to keep going to). Also, she has an incredible history... before attending veterinary school she was a supervisor, department head and program development specialist in the area of children's mental health and family services at the Cuyahoga County Mental Health Board, Cuyahoga County Children's Services and Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation. She has a Masters in Psychology and was a Licensed Social Worker for the State of Ohio. In 1992 she became OSU's oldest vet school freshman. She's also interested in holistic medicine and is certified as an Animal Behavior Counselor through the San Francisco Institute of Dog Training. She's studied under some pretty impressive names. It looks like the forces of the universe have smiled on us sending her to us.

Mike seems to be doing really well. I'd love to believe he's going to stay this good, but I have to prepare myself for those "off" days. I'll never be prepared for those.

He and the puppy are sleeping now. We spent a long time outside this morning while I sat out and had my coffee, Katie sniffed around and hopped like a rabbit, and Mike just laid in the sun soaking up the rays. What a beautiful day it is. We went out again a little while ago, and I think it was enough to wear them out for awhile, because they've been napping ever since we came in.

Hoping and praying everyone is doing well. I'm sending out so much love to each and every one of you.

God Bless You All