Pinewood Fun Run..Canada

Another successful year for getting together and having fun with the dogs.

I think everyone who attended had a good time. The weather was great for the event and the food was awesome. Richard and Paula are the ultimate hosts.

Joe and I were glad to once again share our slice of heaven with old friends and some new ones.

We talked about hosting an event next year Called the "I-dirt-a rod".

A three day camping /training run on dirt. Non-competitive but with some local support. Any thought or comments PLEASE let us know we welcome your ideas.

Thanks again for making this a great weekend for us.

Joe & Becky

The Rescue

Just when you think you have everything back to some normal...

Over the last year + there have been a group of dogs in a shelter in Northern California.

Victims of a musher who got in over his head and did the wrong thing. ( that is a story for another blog) The dogs were being held as evidence and were finally released. They has only a few weeks to find homes or be put to death. A Local GOOD Musher stepped up and too over. We were asked to help these dogs out.

Joe and I made a 1400 mile round trip to pick them up. We ended up with 4 of them.

Could you leave 2 behind to be put down ?

4 young males..they had been in the shelter for over a year since they were 4 months old.

The staff did not socialize them at all. They could not even get near them.They had NO collars on and were terrified of anything that moved.

Needless to say catching them, putting collars on and taking them to our dog truck was a chore.

After 12 hours of driving home I was surprized to see them calmed down and ready to join our group. They have adapted better than I expected.

They LOVE the soft beds and treats and toys we have for them now. They watch our other dogs and I hope they will learn from them HOW TO BE DOGS again..

They want attention and like it when we do pet them. They do however need a great deal of special one on one work. Unfortunally we had only planned on taking 2 so the task is a bit more than we were ready for.

Jessica has named them George, Fred, Percy and Ron for the Weasley brothers in Harry Potter.

Seems to fit .

If anyone out there has the time, space and a desire to help one of these dogs , let us know.

They really need to be one on one to learn that people and the world are a good place. I think they will be awesome companions. They deserve a chance....You can see it in thier eyes.

Second hand dogs do really give first class love...

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THE WEDDING

The wedding came and went with joy and happiness. The weather was beautiful as were the bride and groom.
We spent the day reconnecting with friends and family. Sharing memories of good times past and good friend past before us.
The memories crashed over me like a giant wave. Warm and soothing.

Jeff and Leanne are off to Hawaii for 10 days for the honeymoon.
Thank you to all who attended and we missed those who could not.

Love and Joy abound here.

Here are a few photos my sister took not in any order but enjoy!

Becky

Out of the darkness

Into a brighter , sweeter future..

REMISSION

Remission

It refers to the response of a cancer to the treatment.
Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. When this happens, the disease is said to be "in remission." A remission can be temporary or Permanent It does not mean that a cancer is cured.


Joe's Doctors confirmed the findings his cancer is gone now and he is doing well.
The treatment did minimum damage to him overall. He is one tough cookie.
He will get check ups every 3 months and tests annually for a few yea to be sure if it comes back they get it early. He runs a 20% chance of this cancer reoccurring.

We are very blessed.....Now on to him regaining his strength, getting him back to work and back behind a dog team.

THANKS to all , your support and prayer have made all the difference in Joe's treatment and recovery. We are RICH with Friends.

Enjoy Life and live each moment with gusto.

Becky & Joe