Juletto & Family: Puppies and prayers...

Wow, two blog posts in two days. I guess you could say I might have gotten the motivation from some where and sadly the start of this motivation stems from a weekend tragedy. A local news caster was involved in a one-car accident that killed him, leaving his wife and beautiful baby with out their husband and father. This newscaster was a bit of a local celebrity, involved in many charitable galas as an emcee and around area he was "known" by everyone. He seemed very approachable probably, partially, due to his faith. He had time for everyone and because of this feeling that we all knew him we all mourn his death with great sadness.

While reading all the loving notes, blog posts and updates I was so moved by his family's blog. His wife kept up with monthly updates about their daughter, posting about things that some day their daughter could look back and see how loved she is and how much she's grown. I thought it was such a perfect use of a blog & I thought to myself... when it's all said & done I want people to look at my blog and be motivated. While saying your prayers today, if you could add in one for his wife & 10 month old baby I know they need to be lifted up in prayer, they need the extra support.

I would love to update you on the News in the life of the Newlyweds... us & our New Addition!! We were married on September 1 and Ryan had promised me we could adopt a puppy if I just waited until after the wedding. September 5 we went to the local animal shelter and walked through all the cages. I immediately saw this adorable face and said "uh oh, I think that's the one" but walked the other way first to be sure I didn't just stop at the first puppy I saw. We walked around and there he was again. A dachshund, red, short haired and sweet as could be... we asked them about the baby. He was rescued on September 1 and wouldn't be available to adopt until Saturday. He was a baby, maybe 11 weeks old and had all the ailments of an abandoned puppy. We nursed him back to health, he went to work with me for a week and spends his mornings playing with his uncles Reggie & Riley.

He's a puppy, full of energy and teething... usually on us, our fingers, our toes, our ears. He's a bit of a monster from time to time and we wouldn't have it any other way. He was suppose to always sleep in his crate, but he was so sick that we immediately gave in and he now snuggles in our arms, while laying on his back, head on the pillow. He is smart, playful and QUITE the jumper -- in fact he jUMpqe.... OK so he jumped up on the couch, attacked my hands, licked the keyboard and then deleted this post (but luckily it saves automatically!!!)

Last night Ryan went to the bathroom and I was cleaning up dinner in the kitchen. We had eaten at the coffee table while watching TV and left our cups of water on the table. When I came around the corner I found the dog-- back legs on the couch, front legs on the table, head in the cup-- drinking Ryan's water. I probably could have scolded him or taken a picture of it, but all I could do was laugh hysterically!!! I'd like to introduce you all to Rusty Charles Fitzpatrick.

Rusty, the brand new puppy, sick & underfed...