"Ranger" from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas~

Hi Susan,

Sorry to hear about your medical issues. We are sending good wishes to you!

Ranger was running out to get the paper as he does every morning, and dislocated his knee! To avoid surgery, he had to stay immobile for FOUR WEEKS! He was such a good boy. This video was at the end of the third week when his patience was wearing a little thin. Fortunately, his knee heeled wonderfully and he is back to normal, although his lab sister, Heidi, now has the "get the paper" duties.

Kaynella
Hot Springs Village, AR

Sad news~

Dot and Dennis with Mr. Watson

Dot with Mr. Wyatt

Sitting here in tears from news I just discovered.  My heart breaks to share with you that our precious "Dot", who owned "Mr. Watson" and "Mr. Wyatt" passed away at home in North Tonawanda on June 11th. Cancer once again takes its toll. May the good Lord comfort Dennis and Dot's family at this sad time. Please keep them all in your prayers.  Rest in peace, dearest friend.  I will always love you.

Sue

"Mr. Mikey" from Indian Harbour Beach, Florida~

Just sent you 2 pics of Mikey’s first post-op grooming! He looks so good again and was such a good boy! Now, he’s sound asleep!

Susan and George

"Miss Mia" from St. James, New York~

Hi Sue –

Just a quick note to say hi and let you know we continue to love and adore our little Mia which you sent to us in Nov 2010. My son Alex and I met you in Syracuse to bring her home with us. We had just lost our other Cocker (Nina) and with Alex being home for 4 months prior to enlisting in the Army, it was great for him to have this time with our puppy.

I remember that your son had just completed his ROTC training and had been commissioned. I hope he is doing well in his military career. My daughter is now in her junior year in Nursing at UVM and has accepted an Army ROTC contract. She loves it all. And we just got back from Fort Bragg NC where Alex received his ‘green beret’, and will be assigned to the 3rd group at Fort Bragg. He expects to be deployed to Afghanistan this year. I can’t wait for him to be home with us for leave this summer, and spend time with his ‘puppy’.

God speed to you and your family. I love looking at your web site. It is truly an inspiration.

Linda

Happy Birthday Winston! From Terryville, Connecticut~

Hi Susan I am sending some pictures of Winston he is 3 years old today . We love him so much !!! Tim and Lori From CT.

"Miss Jingles", "Mr. Archie" and "Mr. Toby" from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania~

Remembering those who have given all to their country.
Hoping you are doing well.
Kathy and the awesome threesome

Note from Sue~

Wasn't this a beautiful Memorial Day tribute? I am so sorry I didn't get it on the blog when it would have made the most impact. God bless all of our troops...both current, and past.

"Mikey" from Indian Harbour Beach, Florida~

My precious old boy Mikey had to have surgery on both his ears. Precious Mikey. Thank God he has gone to live with Susan and George in Florida who are making sure he is well-cared for and has his every need met. I am so grateful to them.

"Mr. Bentley" from Buffalo, New York~ from May 27th

Hi Sue
Hope all is well! The south agrees with you. Is Mike doing better now? We finally got some nice weather up here in Buffalo. We are having a thunder storm right now.
Bentley turned 2 today. He wants to wish all of this brothers and sisters a happy birthday! Big Tom birthday is today also....he turned 60!
Enjoy the summer!
Love and licks!
Kathy and Bentley

"Miss Natasha" and "Mr. Stitch" from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida~

Hello Sue,

Sorry to hear you and Mike are dealing with health issues. It’s not fun, but hopefully there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

We continue to enjoy the pups and their antics. Here are a few photos for chuckles:

Natasha has learned how to open doors, and is a real escape artist:

She’s still petite, weighing just over 20 pounds. And, she is still very much the Princess.

And then … there is Stitch. Loving, but sooooo full of mischief. He loves to raid the trash can in Lou’s office:

Stitch loves to watch TV, and gets especially excited whenever a dog or animal shows up. This was taken just after a Bear was on the screen.

Take Care,

Sharon (and Lou)

A note from Mama Sue~ and added note~

Hello to all~

Just a quick note to let you know I had quite a scare this past week! I had to call an ambulance and spent three days in the hospital with high blood pressure. I had a TIA which is a mini-stroke. The ER doctor said the "big one" is right around the corner. So I've been trying to be more careful about what I eat and I probably should take off all these extra pounds. I have been keeping some of you in my prayers as I know what you are going through, health-wise. You know who you are. If you want me to share with our High Calling Family so we can all pray for you, please let me know.
Our daughter, Cheryl just found out her second baby is a boy! So Layla will have a little brother to mother. LOL
I would appreciate everyone's prayers in my regard for my health, and also prayers for Mike's foot as he's still battling this diabetic foot ulcer. He has been in a cast for three weeks. Thank you!!! God bless you all!

Much love,

Mama Sue

*Note~
My goodness...how time flies. I said in my post above that Mike has been in a cast for three weeks. What was I thinking? It's seven or eight weeks! Hopefully he will get it off today, because it is leaking through and I don't think it has helped at all. When we were in NY, he tried this treatment, and it didn't work up there either. Please keep him in your prayers! Thank you!

Sue