What Our Family Does

{Nicky}

Well, the transfer was successful. Scott and I met Mom, Dad and Leslie in Erlanger, KY (Just outside of Ohio) on the eve of the 4th. It was rainy, and our room reflected that by smelling like wet dog the whole night, but it was worth it, to put the pups in safe hands while we do our thing here, and to see my family again, even for a night! I miss them so much...
It was Jacky's first long car ride, and he did really well! He did get a little "done" with the whole thing about 5 hours into the ride, but we all did, so you can't really blame him! He's so funny...he couldn't quite jump into the back of the cars--ours or the folks' van, so he had to have help! Now, apparently, he's in and out like a pro, presumably from all his training opportunities over those two days!So, as we spent the night catching up, Leslie told me that as she was explaining the trip to someone at work (driving down to Ohio to pick up the dogs, and turning around and coming back to MN the next day) her co-worker laughed and said, "Geez. You'll do anything to help your sister out!" And Leslie said she looked at her and said, "Yeah. I will. We're family, and that's what family does."

Above and beyond. That's what our family does. They always have. And we're so thankful. More than words could ever impart.

Here's Team B!! The dogs are quite settled, it seems, and quite spoiled! Was there ever any question about that?? Thanks again, Mom and Dad and Les. WE LOVE YOU!!