February 4, 2022

It is still quite cold here in the Ozarks this morning. We have gotten quite a bit of snow the last couple of days. So needless to say the hustle and bustle of traffic has slowed down significantly. I have just stayed all cozy with my hot tea, fireplace, blanket and trusty pups. In my absence from this blog we have had some changes with our pets. Last September for my birthday I was gifted a basset hound by the name of Bonnie. She came named and it just fit her, so we kept it. Starting over with a puppy has been exhausting at times, exasperating at other times and priceless the rest of the time. She has brought me so much joy. She and I did go through basic obedience training. I was informed that she is a rather stubborn breed of a dog, however, I am happy to report that she passed with flying colors. Her trainer said she was one of the most complaint basset hounds that she has had the pleasure of training. I think she is pretty darn awesome myself. She came to us at the right time……boy does God know just what we need, even when we don’t. Shortly after she came to live with us we had to let our beloved Wilson cross over the rainbow bridge. It is never easy to lose a four-legged family member, but his quality of life was virtually nonexistent. I held him as he took his last breath and I know in my heart he had our dear Gus standing there waiting on him. That brings me comfort in knowing that fact. Our family has slowly settled into our new normal without him…..but with the delightful bonus of Bonnie. She is not the most coordinated specimen, but boy does she bring so much laughter into the house. I better jump off of hear and start my homemade chicken and noodles. I think that will hit the spot on this bitterly cold and snowy day. I hope you all happiness and safety. God Bless.