Tonight's picture was taken in June of 2009. That day we took Mattie to a Nationals baseball game. I will never forget that experience, ever! It wasn't positive! I can't tell you how many people stared at Mattie and us. They looked at us like we had the plague and couldn't get far enough away from us. As if childhood cancer was contagious! The one highlight at the park, was a representative from the Army. He was handing out "Army Strong" shirts to ticket holders. He came over to us and said that he knew Mattie was "Army Strong," and gave Mattie a t-shirt! It was a very kind gesture, in a sea of unkindness.
Quote of the day: Today's coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins.
- number of people diagnosed with the virus: 1,956,499
- number of people who died from the virus: 110,932
Doesn't ask me how Sunny and Indie knew they were going to get boarded today! We did not have Indie's cat cage out and we started our morning just like any other morning. In addition, our luggage wasn't even out! So I don't get it! Though I believe Sunny and Indie are very sensitive animals and they study Peter and me all the time!
We checked in on Sunny this afternoon, and this new facility says Sunny is a love! No surprise to us. Sunny's surgeon did not want him to stay at his usual boarding facility because all the dogs roam freely in a room together. Which could cause Sunny to jump or twist his leg (which was operated on 9 weeks ago). Another issue that many facilities are closed due to COVID-19. Fortunately we found a top notch facility, that has its own pet hospital on-site, that is open. It is open because they are caring for first responders' pets!
Meanwhile, Peter and I are now packed and ready for our 7am flight to Los Angeles tomorrow. I will be there for three weeks, with the hope of stabilizing my dad and also moving them out of their rental into another rental. Got to love the owner of their current property who wants his house back during a pandemic. I absolutely love his compassion and sensitivity!
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