Olaf

We got a new dog today. His name was Oliver but the kids want to name him Olaf  (like the snowman in Frozen). We drove to meet Jill, Dan's sister, in St. Cloud to get him. 

He's about Samson's height but a bit trimmer. He's only ten months old and we think he will grow some more. 

He's a Great Pyrenees and Mareema cross. Never heard of the breed Mareema so we googled it. They look very similar to Pyrenees. Both are livestock guardian dogs. Their cousins are Newfoundlands and St. Bernards. 

He has a great, thick, white coat of fur. He seems to be gentle and loving. 

The kids and Dan are outside with him right now getting to know him. 

Still missing Samson but needing another dog in our lives! 

Hi!  How is everyone? I am doing well today. I have a physical therapist that comes by 2 times a week. Today I walked the length of the house twice!! Who hoo! I did 15 very modified squats. It doesn't seem like a lot but it's a start. I want to walk again and drive before too long. That's my goal.

I have been helping with home school each morning and helping my wonderful sister menu plan for the week. I feel like God had filled me with more energy lately. I am grateful for the zip I feel.

Our dog is getting older and he's begun falling on our wood floors. He comes out in the living room to visit and then he fall and someone (not me yet) has to help him get back up. I know he's part St. Bernard and Springer Spaniel and St. Bernards are know for hip displasia. I guess now I need to talk to the vet about supplements or pills that might help him. I know the cold doesn't help him either.

Here is Samson. What will we do when he's gone??