Whirlwind

Yes, I am still blogging though I would imagine there have been some thoughts to the contrary this week. It's kind of been a whirlwind and I can't say my family and I will be sad to see this week go because it's been R-O-U-G-H.

On Sunday (after I got to Louisiana for my grandmother's surgery), I learned that our friend Brandi, who's been battling breast cancer for 4 years had passed away. She is so much better off, y'all, but she left behind a husband and three children - ages 7, 11 and 16. We attended her funeral yesterday and I promise to share more about this amazing woman soon but I just don't have the energy today.

My grandmother's surgery went well but she did end up in ICU for much longer than we had anticipated due to some internal bleeding, which was complicated by her need for blood thinners due to recent heart stints. She is much better now and was moved to a room this afternoon. We are very blessed but it was hairy there for a bit.

As you already know, our sweet Bo passed away on Tuesday and that was so incredibly hard for Dave and the rest of us. Honestly, I know that many will read that and scoff but our dogs are literally a part of our family. My man was beside himself, the other dogs were moping around and I held my girl as she cried herself to sleep while staring at his picture. It was time but it was not easy and was only compounded by everything else going on this week.

We do have a new addition to our family, though, as of yesterday. He certainly won't replace his older brother but he will be very much loved and he's brought a bit of joy to this otherwise very difficult week.  And without further introduction, may I introduce Rambo?