Anyway...

We're alive and doing okay!

Actually, although the Pres has had many various doctor's appointments and several tests, he just keeps plugging along, refusing to give in or give up.  This year I learned that the Pres' attitude about his health is what keeps him going...I'm convinced.  The man simply refuses to accept the fact that his heart is failing.

Here it is July already and I can hardly believe so much time has passed since I last sat down and put this laptop on my lap to tell you what's going on.

Do you ever think that sadness can bring your happiness as well?  Well, BELIEVE IT!!

After finding out that the older dog I had my heart set on would not be a good fit (because of aggression issues), I reeled in my search and figured it wasn't time for me to get a dog, even though I'd gone to various rescues, trying to find the "right one."

And then "it" happened.  My BFF told me her brother was fostering pups, followed by "do you want to go take a look?"  She also said, "Remember JP, you get the dog you need not the dog you want."

Agreeing to meet me out there with her husband, I left the house without any expectations especially knowing that the Pres really didn't want to get another dog.  

But, DAMN IT...I wanted a dog!  Ha;f of me said, "listen to the Pres while the other half kept telling me  "I count too!!"  so, off I went.  My new companion is an energetic, life-loving, non-shedding bundle of love.

Meet Olivia...aka "Livy", a 7 month old Boxerpoo (Poodle/Boxer Mix)!  And oh, the adventures we've had!!