Family

For Matt, one of the bravest of them all.

It may come as a surprise to you I was 40 years old when Vegas and I moved away from dog cousins, parents, brother and friends to start a new life in this strange and wonderful place called Iowa.  I think you know better than most how fast life can change.  Sometimes the change can be wonderful and exciting and fun.  Sometimes the change can be scary and totally unwanted. 

Trust me when I tell you that Molly and Vegas, for as long as they want us, will be part of our family.  I may have rescued them but they really rescue me every day by how much they love us.  You see, you and I may not have been born in to the same family, but God brought us together, just like He brought Vegas and Molly to us.  God knew I needed someone like you to teach me how to fish, how to laugh, how to not take life so seriously.  Emma has taught me how to relax and pretend, and E has just become this beautiful and disciplined young lady who acts with grace and determination.


Did you know that your Mom is one of my best friends?  She found me wandering around France and asked me if I needed a friend? I said yes of course because your Mom is cool.  And she makes me feel tall (because she is so short).  Every day I ask Molly and Vegas what do they want to say to the world? Tonight they said they want to make sure you know how very much we all love you.  They want to make sure you know that you are (in the words of one my favorite all time movies, Homeward Bound) one of our favorite boys. 

We are today and for always, Family.