Friday was a special day - we got to celebrate the oldest family member's birthday! No, it wasn't Tim... it was JD! JD turned 14 years old today... and it's very special because he has been in congestive heart failure since April. We didn't really know if he would make it to his birthday...but just as JD has always done... he has amazed us once again. JD is the best dog in the whole world... even if you aren't a dog lover... you would have to love JD. (He actually doesn't know he is a dog... shhhhh! It's our secret.) JD has been such a blessing to us. He has faithfully followed Tim everywhere he has ever gone... he has saved us from wasp stings and protected our home...he has trained all our other dogs without us having to do any of the work...he has loved the children and been their pet, their companion and at times, their big hairy pillow. He has licked their tears, helped them to adjust and feel safe... and has loved them back unconditionally - as only a dog can do. JD has been a companion for all of us... and is such a part of our lives. He greets us with a tail wag and sometimes on a good day... even a slow trot! Nowadays we often have to "wake" him up - as he seems to sleep through thunder now... and he will wake with a sheepish grin and tail wag. He is such a doll...and such a gentle soul. We only wish we could be the kind of people that HE seems to think we are! Happy Birthday ol' Boy! We love you!
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The blog looks great, and I LOVE seeing all of these pics!!! Your kiddos have all grown so much over the summer, and the bond between them is easy to see. They are all sooooo beautiful :)
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