Happiness

I thought after our last blog, this one had to be labeled "happiness" just because it is. Last week we had our scheduled 3d ultrasound, which baby girl Miller did not cooperate one bit. She couldn't get a single shot of her face around both feet and both hands and to top it off she wouldn't move at all....caffeine doesn't effect her at all apparently.

Well, sugar, does! We went back in today for try two and she was much more cooperative! We watched her open her eyes (a little creepy to see in all honesty), yawn, and practice breathe. One of the pictures even shows her smiling. I know its not a real smile, but its neat to see that those muscles work! :) Its amazing how much you can love someone you haven't yet met. She's already my pride and joy.

Sadness

I am sick of writing messages like these to our blog. I feel like I've done it way too often. After a wonderful weekend with Mom, Dad, and Rudy in Virginia, I received a call last night from Mom. Rudy had been hit by a car at around 10:30 or so. They took him to the vet right away but he had suffered massive internal injuries. So at around 11:15, they made the decision to put him down. Rudy was all the things I had spoken about earlier- stubborn, persistent, etc., etc. But after a year with my parents, he was also loving and kind. He was faithful and a protector of his family. He had become Gus' best buddy (I'm so glad I took video of them playing together this weekend). This is the most unfair I've felt life has been in some time- mom and dad are wonderful dog owners and I saw Rudy come SO far! All I can ask is that those reading this blog REALLY pray for my parents, especially dad. Rudy was dad's boy and there is going to be a hole that is left by this that I think will need divine intervention to fill. Please pray for them!!
-Jimmy