Saying "Goodbye" is the hardest thing to do!!

Saying "Goodbye"

to our beloved Sammie was one of the hardest things I have had to do. I took Sammie to the vet last week, after much incouragement from my father, and had to face the fact that it was time

to let Sammie go to Heaven.

I have been dreading this day for a very long time. I just knew that it was coming sooner than later. Sammie had gone down pretty quickly in the last couple of months. She has had a tumor in her mouth for about 1 year now. It had gotten pretty large and there was no way we could remove it because the vet didn't think she would survive the surgery. Not to mention we probably wouldnt survive the vet bill! She had recently started limping and was having a hard time breathing. So my mom and I went to the vet all the while trying to prepare myself that she would probably suggest putting her down. I called Perry before I left to get his opinion and see if I should bring her home so everyone could say their goodbye's or just do it while I was there. We decided it was probably best for her to just go then.The vet asked it I wanted to be with her, at first I said no but then I decided that I couldn't not be there for her in her last minute of life. So, I held her while the vet gave her an injection and before you knew it she was gone. She was very peaceful and I am glad that she is free from pain and nice and chipper like she used to be. I must say it was much harder than I thought it would be. I just bawled and bawled, I think it took me 20-30 minutes before I could leave. She was such a special dog. I can't imagine that we will ever find one as great as she was. We haven't put her bed away yet or her dishes but I'm sure the day will come and we will be strong enough to let go completely.I still find myself looking for her first thing in the morning to let her out and checking on her at night before bed. This is a picture of Sammie before I took her to the vet. Goodbye to my Sammie girl...the best friend any girl could have. For 16 years she has been a great dog for my kids and always such a gentle spirit inside her. She was very wise. She always was a great watch dog! People were always afraid when she barked. I loved when she would talk to us in her dog language. She loved the beach and I'm sure Perry will miss his walks along the beach with her. I could go on and on about how great she was, I just hope if she gets to pick a family in heaven, she will know how much we loved her and pick us!!

Justice!!!

THEY HAVE ARRESTED THE GUY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOGAN'S TERRIBLE BEATING!!!!

Many of you have been asking how Logan is doing now that he has been home from the hospital. Sooo...... I thought I would give you an update. First of all we are relieved and thrilled that the person responsible for Logan's injuries has been arrested and we can all sleep a little easier now.It has been nearly 2 months now since Logan's terrible accident. He is really doing good and is still in speech and occupational therapy twice a week. He is still struggling with fatigue and complains of feeling week often. He is trying to build his strength back day by day.He still has 2 black eyes, although the black is not as dark as it used to be it is more grayish black. He still looks in the mirror and wonders if he will ever be the same.He has days of feeling down and dealing with the changes he feels inside. He can tell that his brain is processing differently and sometimes can't find the words to describe what he is talking about. But for the most part he is just taking one day at a time. He feels that the Lord has blessed him and refers to the accident as " God needing to beat him into submission!" I am just so thankful that justice will come and Logan will get the chance one day to look his abuser in the face and tell him how he has altered his life forever. He bares the scars physically and mentally, and that is something that he will have to live with forever. This is a picture of Logan last Sunday all dressed up for church.. did I say church, yep he is going to church!!! Miracles never cease!!!