Last Thursday, Blossom had her first therapy session at Vet Rec.  She has another session today.  My next post will be pictures and a video from her hydro and laser therapies.

Scott and I took Mom and Dad for a quick getaway to Hilton Head Island, SC this week.  We try to visit HHI every few years but, it had been a long time since we had been with my parents.

Labor Day Weekend

I am so thankful for Labor Day.  I love a holiday where I don't have to buy or cook anything.  Labor Day came at the perfect time for me this year; I needed some time to catch my breath.

We left work early on Friday and I enjoyed coming home to spend some much needed time with my dogs.  Here, Balto is showing his "hamster teef".

Blossom Time

Wednesday, Blossom had her initial visit to Vet-REC: Veterinary Rehabilitation & Exercise Clinic of the Carolinas.  Dr. Rachel Cain gave her a thorough exam and came up with a plan to tackle Blossom's condition.  Dr. Cain is everything I had hoped she would be...compassionate, patient, kind, knowledgeable etc.  Tuesday night, I prayed that our visit would give me hope and that prayer was answered.  Next Thursday, September 5th, Blossom will begin hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill) and either laser therapy or electro-acupuncture. Scott hasn't decided which one of the latter 2 that he wants to start with.  In the meantime, we are spoiling our girl and enjoying every moment with her.  These therapies are not a cure but, they will help her quality of life.  

Gone to the Dogs

The Paw Patrol worked full time this week.

Happy Birthday Jim!

My boss celebrates his 60th birthday tomorrow.  Last night, Scott and I attended a birthday party at his house.  Here we are with Jim and Wendy.  Wendy works in the office next door and comes over every day at lunch to watch soap operas with us.

The Answer is Vermont!

It took me way too long to follow up my last post but, the answer is that I'm headed to Vermont in October!  For thirteen years, I worked for a wonderful company based  in South Burlington, Vermont.       During that time, I met some of my favorite people in the world.  Two of my former coworkers have even come to stay with me at my house.  Now, it is my turn to visit.  I can't wait!  Sidebar:  I still work at the same job; we were sold to a new company.  

Christy is going to be my traveling buddy.  We are staying with my sweet friend Liz, who will also be our tour guide. We are also planning to visit Montreal, Canada, as well, so I'm currently brushing up on my French! 

Kristi, Christina, Kim, Lorraine.....I'm heading your way!!!!  I hope to see all of you and maybe even Mike too.

My sweet Jill.  I didn't get there soon enough but, I know that wherever you are, you are proud of me for finally facing my fear of having a panic attack on a plane.  I can almost hear you saying, "IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!"  Liz asked me if there was anything I had to see on this trip and I told her the only thing I MUST do is eat at The Shanty.  You ate there every week with your Grandmother and had hoped I eat there one day too.  

My parents have been doing pretty well lately and I enjoy helping them out.  It has become a full time job on top of my full time job and I'm trying to keep my house from imploding.  I need a maid!!! 

Some photos from the past 2 weeks:  

Blossom has started dragging her back, left, foot.  Scott took her to the Vet who said it was arthritis.  We both have a feeling that is not arthritis and plan to get it x-rayed.