Drum Rolls Please...

Announcing Dennis Kinoti PA-C!!! Congratulations is in order Dennis passed his national board exam!!!

A Sad Day

It is with a heavy heart and teary eye that I write this morning. My dear companion Little Bit left this earth yesterday. As most of you know she had a long life and her 17 years had begun to show sometime ago. She no longer enjoyed life as she once had and her health had quickly deteriorated over the last couple of months. She had been going to the doctor since the end of October for what had become chronic diarrhea. She could no longer walk without toppling over due to vestibular syndrome coupled with arthritis and now required eight medications per day to sustain her tiny frail body. She had also developed dementia and would wonder aimlessly and often stare off into space.

Last week her liver began to fail and with her prior heart condition I knew that the time was coming but still felt the selfish need to keep her here with me. But yesterday when she would not eat or drink I knew the decision was made. Little Bit not eating? This was unheard of as she was know to eat three times her weight in food if given the chance:) I had hoped that she would make the move but it was not to be. It was a difficult decision but one that had to be made. I have had that little dog since I was in eight grade and still remember the day my dad brought her home for me. I can hardly remember a time without her having had her over half my life. Needless to say I will miss her dearly.


Being Terrorized by her "Little" Bro









Having a Senior Moment

This is History...

A friend of mine said "everyone should have known that you can't beat a Kenyan in a race." :)


A disappointed Republican but an optimistic American...

A Long Time Coming...

Well after what must be the longest 30+ months of our lives Dennis is finished! Finally. He will take the national boards later this month. I'm so proud of him. He has worked so hard and sacrificed so much. I know it was all worth it. Congratulations to my wonderful, smart husband and thank you to all those who have supported us!

Eighteen days and counting until Texas...

God Bless the U.S.A.

Old Glory

So I couldn't help but be part of this historic election. Sarah Palin came to Henderson on October 21 and I just had to go. A friend and I lined up bright and early to see history in the making. We endured four plus hours standing in line, the heat of the Vegas sun, thirst, and security (think airport but worse!)and two more hours sitting. It was worth it regardless of your political affiliation. Lee Greenwood sang the national anthem, God Bless America, and of course Proud to be an American. It was chilling to see so many Americans gathered in public singing praise to America, pledging their allegiance, and praying. Yes praying- I didn't even know that was allowed anymore:) When Sarah came out it was absolute mayhem. You might have thought it was a rock concert. We were able to get up close to her when it was over and just missed getting her autograph. We should have been more aggressive but the secret service were a bit intimidating:) I am definitely glad that I am alive and old enough to know the meaning and to remember this historic occasion. One funny story, while waiting in line an Obama supporter walked by taunting everyone with her sign and a 90 something man said "don't you have anywhere else to be?" she said "it's a free country" to which my friend replied, "you're welcome". Everyone laughed:) So anyway maybe Dennis will blog later about Obama (HA! HA!) At least a thousand watched on the lawn The Stage Up Close Signing Autographs