Thank you for Pedey and Lu ,to Tracy Sepela , Beth Seman, and Karen Flicher

I woke up this morning thinking about all the special friends and joy I have found on Facebook . For me who only leaves the house on a average one time a week to get my picc line bandage change and blood work at the hospital it has been my connection to the world . What a gift Facebook has given to me , social connection . It has been a long hard year in treatment , but out of it came dear friends that I have never seen in person , but now belong deeply in my heart.

I have wanted a dog for about 8 months . Yes I would check out pet finder, when Anita was not looking . I followed up on some posting on Facebook, only to find the pup was in California , how could I ever make that happen ?

Then I had the honor of sketching Malcolm and Lucy , who belong to Karen Flicher and Beth Seaman . Both these little guys are doxies, which I had my heart set on because of my illness I knew a little dog would be easier .

I spent months bringing up my wish for another dog with Anita . Yes, I knew she was right , She does daily IV infusion , shots , pills and i spend days on the couch . Anita was so busy taking care of me how could I expect her to care for another dog ?

But those sketches gave me the longing , and Beth Seman was into rescues. .Before I knew it dogs for adoption were on my Facebook page and other friends were pitching in on the sales job to Anita . Tracey Sepela and Karen Flicher were the greatest saleswomen and poor Anita did not stand a chance . Anita said YES ! Lu and Pedey are part of our family .

Just so you know ladies every morning I hear laughter and giggles coming out of Anita , as Pedey and Lu lick her face . To hear that is heaven to me .

Thank you ladies for the joy you gave to us !

New pups , new joy , and white blood cells count climbing

We have new pups ! They have brought so much joy and happiness to our house . Lu is four years old and Pedey her son is six months . They are rescues from Georgia , and I have to thank the wonderful souls who helped us adopt our pups . Thank you Mutts and More and The Connecticut Underhound Railroad . They are wonderful and I will always be so very thankful for their passion for dogs and the joy of Pedey and Lu .

These little kids come in at 14 lbs and 10lbs , but their impact in my life has been amazing . I am not the only one in the house who has come back to life , our jasmine at 14 1/2 now plays daily with little big man , Pedey . It often brings tears of joy to my eyes to watching the playfulness in our pack now.

For the first time in over 8 months , my white blood cell count is climbing . Could it be my treatment , yes ......but I prefer to think Pedey and Lu have a lot to do with my improving white blood cell count . I know in my heart this true . Love and joy are to vital to our inner souls .

We now have 3 dogs who come to work with us in the studio . Lu is even sneaky and steals my tubes of paint so I will pay attention to her and on those days that Lyme disease sends me to my knees and I spend the day on the couch , I have Lu , Pedey , jasmine by my side . I will always thank my biggest hero of my life , my beloved Anita . Thank you so much for Pedey and Lu .

Always reach for joy , even if it comes with short legs !