I apologize for not updating this a little sooner but it's been a busy week. Yes, Ryan and his fellow Bonners got back safely to school last Sunday. They drove straight through and drove the whole way in a storm so it was really good to hear that they were back. They had a very good week and got a lot of work done on each of their work sites. Ryan moved back into his "broom closet" ( dorm room) on Monday and started classes on Tuesday. He is coming home tomorrow to get the rest of his stuff for school. It will be nice to see him again.

This is a picture of Riley and his friend Kobe. Kobe is one of Robin's 3 dogs. Kobe spent the day with us on Monday. He is such a great puppy. He is only about 8 months old but he is very well behaved and oh so sweet. Riley immediately told him whose house it was as soon as Kobe came in but from then on the two of them pretty much ignored each other. Both of them were happy as long as they were somewhere near, touching, or on me. I really loved having Kobe here. I think Riley was ok with it as long as he could still have his Mom.

Riley has had a pretty good week. We have been able to walk a few days and that is always a wonderful thing. Today it seemed that Riley had a little "pep in his step". He really is so much happier when he is able to go outside and go for a walk.

We went on a new Pet Therapy visit this week. We went to St. Anne's Villa in Florham Park. It is a home for older nuns all of whom are Sisters of Charity. It was a very rewarding visit for me but it was also a bit difficult. Most of the sisters are in wheelchairs or bedridden. Since they can't reach Riley and Riley can't reach them I had to pick him up and hold him as we visited each room. But I'm not complaining because the Sisters were all so nice and very appreciative.

I can't believe how fast the month of January is going. That's fine with me because we are getting closer to Spring. I hope the weather doesn't get any colder. I hope everyone is well.