Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Another Bailey

God seems to have a sense of humor about all of this. I've been searching for another dog each morning, knowing the chances are slim and knowing that after what we spent last week, our options are limited. I found another chocolate labradoodle named Bailey. She's in Kentucky, not so far away and she's exactly what we're looking for. When we pick her up on Saturday she will be spayed (neutered?), microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, and up to date on her shots--all for only $85, less than the cost to do all of that. Even if we got a free dog, we'd pay more than that just for the first vet visit.

Bailey was a stray, who a very nice lady took in. The lady who took her in said that Bailey is a very sweet dog and she's almost completely trained already. She's 6 months old and very smart and obedient. I wish I had been more patient last week. I would have adopted this Bailey in the first place. What's the saying about experience being a hard teacher?

Anyway, here she is. We'll pick her up on Saturday and we'll make a much-needed family trip out of it. We all need a small break from the house and this will accomplish that too.



Thanks to all of you for your prayers, emails, and phone calls. Yesterday was simultaneously my worst and best day in awhile. Your encouragement means so much to me and to Matt.

4 comments:

Katie said...

Karen,

We are excited about the new Bailey! Do the kids get it? Things here are looking slightly better. If all goes well, we have a faculty boat cruise this weekend and start with inservice next week. Love and miss you. TRY MY ALFREDO RECIPE!

Katie

Unknown said...

I'm really happy for you. I would like to stop by and meet Bailey some time. Glad you're getting away for a day too! Darla

Jennifer Kring said...

Sweet pup!!!
I'm very excited to see the way this little one has come into your world after such upheavals... God is good! And your pup is just sooo cute... makes me want another one!

Carl Herder said...

Karen and Matt,
I'm just reading about this stuff now. Glad to know all has worked out.
Love,
Carl