Seven Years of Good Luck

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I meant for this to be a cute blog with pictures, but as usual, I was disorganized and procrastinated, and now I have no time to do it and then wait to get it approved. It needs to be posted tonight. So please forgive me for making this a discussion instead, lol.

Seven years ago tonight I adopted JD from the shelter where his original owner dumped him when he was 14 months old. I can hardly believe it's been that long. I can hardly believe I got this lucky. It was one of the toughest decisions I ever had to make, and one of the very few that I got absolutely right. He has brought me so much and asked so little in return.

Because of Jackdoodle, I have wonderful friends all over this country who I have never met, lol. I have found my true "soul sister". I have had the opportunity to travel all over the country, and beyond, even to Canada and the UK, without ever leaving home. Because of Jackdoodle, I have read and learned and become educated about so much without ever taking a class or paying tuition. Because of Jackdoodle, I have laughed a little harder and cried a little less. My joys have been multiplied and my sorrows have been cut in half.

Because of Jackdoodle, my world is bigger, my brain is bigger, and my heart is bigger than they ever could have been without him. 

Because of Jackdoodle, more than 600 abandoned doodles have found new homes. Maybe it's 700 by now. 

He is what keeps me going, every day, always. He shows me things in the world around us that I would never have noticed without him. He is my guide, he is my lucky charm. He is my heart dog.

To whatever force in the universe brought him to me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please know that I will forever try to be worthy of him.

To JD, Happy "Gotcha Day", my sweet boy. I love you, and I'll be happy I gotcha for the rest of my life.

(Here's the photo of the big man himself that I meant to post in a blog for his 8th birthday, November 28th, but never got around to it. Unlike JD, I have lots of failings.)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

And we love you & Gavin too, BG!

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Happy Gotcha Day and Happy (Belated) Birthday to JD! What a lovely post, Karen :)

Jackdoodle's hair looks soooo soft! Do they matt easily?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Kimmy. He doesn't matt, but he sheds like crazy!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

We have all been blessed that you and JD found each other! 

Happy Gotcha Day JD!!!!!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Adrianne!

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

Happy Day.  I bet those stupid people who dumped had no idea who cool JD was...I mean and Esq. for crying out loud and President of the Naked Doodle Club!!  They totally missed out on his awesomeness.  Worked out great for you though.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yep, I'm sorry he had to go through it, but it was lucky for me they were so stupid.

[Adina P]

JD, you are so handsome and always look like a watercolor!  You big gorgeous blondie you!  So glad you and your mom found each other =)

(P.S. The forum is okay for anything.  Nothing has to be a blog.  No apologies necessary, but you also don't have to wait for anything to be approved.  You can go forget about it, snuggle with JD and then magically, VOILA the blog appears 2 days later ;-))

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Adina. I know nothing has to be a blog, but I have been one of the most vocal complainants against cluttering up the discussion column, lol. Plus, I wanted this to post on our actual anniversary, lol.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

What a beautiful story Karen and how fortunate you were seven years ago today.  Jackdoodle was the lucky one to find someone like you to love him, take care of him and and make sure he has the best life ever.  This picture of him is so beautiful and the both of you were a perfect match:)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks Lonnie! I am really the lucky one in this relationship. :)

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Happy gotcha day JD and Karen! So glad you two found each other! Lots of love to you two!
Love, Zoe, bender, & Joanna