In Capable Hands

4pm. the joy began.

This afternoon at 4pm I began my vacation. A time I have looked forward to for quite some time. Time that will do much to restore life, energy and peace in a time of uncertainty and wonder.

My wife and I plan to spend a week with her family in Michigan at the annual vacation lake spot. Last year we took two of our kids: Cody and Sheba. Since then we have added to our K-9 family 3 additional kids. We made plans to take all of them with us, but the economy dictated that we make different plans.

My parents are in education which allows the summers to be fairly flexible. My dad was able to come down for the week we are away to watch them for us. He is looking forward to this time with the dogs. He is wanting to learn how to control rottweilers better as he has a rottweiler/coonhound mix (Sheba's brother).

This time will be good for my wife and I. We may not have children, but having dogs is similar (so I am told). This will allow us time for ourselves to be recharged.

I will miss my dogs greatly, but the time away will be good for all involved.

Besides, I am but a phone call and email away. =)