Just sitting here in the back yard with Bogie, Ducky, and Hubby, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine of a perfect Mother’s Day. 🌼🌷💐
Bogie is feeling more secure about his status in our lives, so he’s settling down faster in his crate at bedtime and when we have to leave the house without him.
Ducky is getting used to Bogie’s puppy energy. He wants to play almost constantly. It’s good for her…she’s starting to lose some of the weight she gained since the pandemic-induced lockdowns last year. And her waistline is becoming visible again.
And, while it’s a tough journey some days, hubby is dealing with the ups and downs of his dementia. And I do my best to take every day one moment at a time. Sometimes I’m successful at it, sometimes not so much. But having Ducky and Bogie around makes us both smile and laugh when we need it the most.
All in all, life is good. Being grateful for what we have instead of resentful over what we don’t have helps keep the blues away. And having a community of faith like we have at St. Andrews Presbyterian a few miles from home helps us both keep things in perspective.
in my heart 4ever 
I think Bogie is exactly what you and your family needed. I’m so glad Ducky is learning to enjoy him! I know getting Luke was the best thing for our two girls; he made them young again! ♥
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Slowly. And sometimes 1 step back for every 2 forward. And all on Ducky’s terms. It’ll happen eventually. Meanwhile it’s a matter of giving her as much individual attention as I can and then some. These first few months are a challenge with Bogie’s teething. Even with a slew of chew toys laying around, he is a persistent little character. And those puppy teeth hurt sometimes. But we love him dearly. And Ducky’s coming around. 😍😍😍
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Sending lots of love to you!!! Glad over all, everything is going well! xoxo
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Thanks, Caren!!
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So cute to watch your sweet boy ‘enticing’ Ducky to play. And that sleeping across your legs pic…gah…cuteness overload.
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I think little Bogie is going to be a 75-lb. lap dog! 😍 Ducky’s been inviting him to play a little more often now, too.
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That’s ‘pawsome.’ The two buddies will entertain you and do wonders for each other.
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to have friends who help and who are there is a wonderful thing… hugs to you all…
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I’m sorry for the struggles, but glad that you have both support and some joy as well. Take care of yourself.
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Thank you, Debra. Hope you’ve had a good Mother’s Day!!
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Happy Mother’s Day! And, love the updates. Except for the waistline, Lucy & Ducky still seem a lot a like (we think she’s got some Greyhound in her, so she’s thin as can be!).
And, as always, all the best to hubby as well!
((((HUGS))))
Susanne
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Aw, thank you! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
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I’m glad the pups are doing well and prayers to your hubby too. Happy Mother’s Day special PupMom!
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Thank you All! And Happy Mother’s Day to a special KittyMom, too!
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