Sorry I didn't post yesterday. It was such a busy day that I never really got time until last night, but then Brandon was here (spent the night) and took over the computer. There's not much for him to do when he's here, so at least I can let him play on this. He enjoys it.

Other than leaking a lot, Mike seems to be doing ok. I have to be very careful how much I feed him as he seems to be hungry a lot lately. I just can't let him fill up and any given time.
Last night I woke up around 2:30... for some reason felt wide awake. Mike never wakes up in the middle of the night, but he woke up too. He wanted to get up on the bed, so I let him out, changed his diaper and lifted him up on the bed. As he laid there sleeping like a baby, I couldn't help but think how lucky and blessed I am to have him in my life. I wondered what I had ever done that was so right to have such a wonderful animal love me so very much. He's the best dog ever. I know a lot of people think that about their dogs, but Mike is just so perfect. As I said before, he would never even think of doing anything wrong. And he's such a Mama's Boy... I just love him so very much. I just looked at him and petted him and thanked God for him until 3:30 this morning.

The Young One is learning. It's going to take awhile for her, but I have to keep remembering she's still a puppy. She makes me laugh like crazy, but at the same time, she still drives me nuts sometimes. She's so doggone cute though that sometimes even when she does something wrong, when she looks at me with those huge puppy dog eyes, I just melt and try not to let her see me laugh.

All in all things are going well here right now. I pray it stays this way.

I want to thank all of you who have been standing by me through all of this. You've been there through good times and bad. I was reading through Mike's thread and blog the other day, and I saw so many times when I thought it was the end... you all lifted me up and held me together when I was literally falling apart. I want to thank each and every one of you for your love, friendship, support and for who you are. God Bless You All.


Hey Jennifer...It's good to see you and Emma here again. Sorry, the only thing I know to help with mats is a pair of scissors to cut it out. I know what you mean about groomers being so expensive... even on a dog Mike's size. I've been grooming him myself (except his nails) for years. He hates the groomer almost as much as he does the vet. I pray everything is going well for you. Give Emma a big hug from me.

Hi Debbie... Not sure yet when I'm going to start working, but I'll keep the Feline Pine Litter in mind. I'll have to think of a tactful way of suggesting it. I wish you had your phone. I'm really missing talking to you. Give Jack a hug from me.

Hey Cynthia... Oh my gosh.. what a horrible experience. Nathan must be shaken with that. I hope they catch those guys... the world doesn't need people like that out on the streets. I pray everything has settled down now and the guys are caught.
Where are you going? Coming to the states? Wish you were coming to Ohio... I'd love to meet you.

Jennifer and Emma said...

Joanna,
I am glad that mike had a good day yesterday. I am sorry I dont post as much as I should. I always think about you guys. I have to post early in the morning while everyone is asleep. After I take her out at 6 she comes in and lays in front of the fan and goes back to sleep. Do you have any solutions for preventing mats. I brush emma everyday and she still gets mats under her ears. I was told to use a beard trimmer under her ears and boy she is not interested. Its almost like the hair comes in matted. She will let me cut them off with scissors but I think the noise from the trimmer scares her. I dont have the money to take her to a groomer right now. I have always bathed her at home and cut her nails and clean her ears myself. She also loves me to brush her teeth. Anything that tastes like peanut butter she loves. It is very expensive for me to take her to a groomer because of her size and her coat.
I am glad to hear that katie isnt going out so much. Its tough to take them out every five minutes. Its really hard to get things done. I hope things keep going well for mike and his stomach doesnt bother him so much. Rachel Ray has some awesome doggie recipes on her website that include human portions as well, she even has one for doggie smoothies. I wish you guys the best and will try to be around more often. You, mike, and katie are always in my thoughts.
Lots of love and aussie hugs and kisses,
Jennifer and Emma

June 25, 2008 7:57 AM

Debbie and jack said...

Hey Jo, I am hoping all is still going well with Mike. And I am so glad that K.G. has gotten over going out so often. Sounds like things are settling down for you. Wish I could get a job like that. Try to get her to change to Feline Pine litter. It is a little more expensive, but it is wonderful on the odor and you actually use less. I have four cats on my two boxes and other than removing solid waste daily, I only change my two boxes about once a month completely. And it is all mulchable and not bad on the environment. Anyway it may not bother you so much. I hate litter boxes, too!

Anyway have a wonderful day. Hopefully my phone will be here soon.

Love and big Husky hugs,
Debbie and jack

June 25, 2008 1:12 PM

Sequia said...

Hi Joanna,
I am so glad that things are going well. Monday evening I had every parents' worst nightmare. My son and his friend were outriding their bikes and two men tried to lure them away with money. Thank God they new what to do and came and told us right away.
I'll be away nest week until Friday just to let you know.
Cynthia

June 25, 2008 5:53 PM