Sam and I arrived in Maryland on Thursday night at 10 o'clock at night. Kolette shaken by the news that Michael Jackson had died missed her exit and was a bit late picking us up. We didn't care--we were still on Seattle time. We went to bed ready to wake up refreshed to take on the day. Friday came and we how we wish Friday hadn't come at all. Calleva had 2 accidents at camp a young girl fell off her horse and another girl had fallen from the swing. Thankfully, both are safe and well but kind of shook things up. The worst news however was the loss of Alda.
Maryland is a humidor during the summer months. It is hot, humid and can be quite unbearable for any person let alone a thick coated dog. SO for the hot, humid summer months of Maryland Matt and Kole shave Alda. They usually take Alda to a truly professional groomer but because of the rush of family coming (a bunch of us) and Kolette's hovering girls camp responsibilities she dropped Alda off at PetSmart--well poor Alda got herself in a tither and her stomach got all tossed and turned--something like when a horse gets colic and her aged body just couldn't take it. Kolette took her to the vet and was told it would be best to put Alda "down". This was heartbreaking. Alda had been with Matt for over 10 years. She was the most wonderful dog. We all loved her. She protected us, let our kids climb all over her with never a mere bark or most certainly never a bite. She was loyal, beautiful, well behaved and loved. She will be greatly missed. I loved the prayer Matt offered that Sotir insisted we have on behalf of Alda at her funeral on Saturday. I know I am so grateful to Matt (and Kole, Sotir and LuLu) for sharing her life with us. We loved her and mourn her loss.
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