We continue to look for ways to get things in our life prepared for our departure.  Of course, this includes our beloved dog.  He just turned 11 and he's slowed down remarkably in the last year.  He's still the same happy and healthy dog, just slower and less, um, jumpy.

 This morning I took Amos to the vet for a check-up.  I get anxious about such things and worry (too much) about things like cancer.  In talking to the vet, it became pretty clear that he is just an old man and like old men, he's stiff and sore.

We did get some blood tests for good measure and we'll get those results back tomorrow. So, I have another 24 hours of mild anxiety.  But, if they come back clear, I'll have even more peace of mind. (A priority in our preparation is peace of mind, if you can't tell).

Oh and we've got him on an arthritis drug that is supposed to make him feel better too.  As hard as it will be to leave him, it will be better if we can do so with him in good health.