I'm finished being Reclusive :)

Well, I know it's been a while. I have had a lot to process since 13 April. I'm feeling pretty good about the way everything went. I doesn't change anything, but at least I've heard it from the Army that it wasn't their fault. I know that probably doesn't make sense to some of you, but it is something I needed to hear. I talked to Grace a couple of weeks ago and she said something very poingnant. But of course if you know her, you know what a wise woman she is. She said we have to learn to live with the absence of Dave. That more than anything makes so much sense to me. Not forgotten, just not there like we know it anymore. I struggle each day (some harder than others) to live without my papa. However, I think the Lord is making it easier every day. Well, Bella is continuing her training and it is if I may brag going very well......she is a very disciplined student and fast learner! Papa would be so proud. To date she can sit, lay, drop it, leave it, and stop barking on command. She had her 3rd class yesterday. 2 new dogs joined our class, and one of the other mother's commented on how well she was doing and what a fast little learner she was. I'm thinking in my head of course....this is NOT my dog!!!!! But who know maybe it is. She is also doing better at home (at least if rewards are involved). The trainer talks about a neighbor of hers sometimes in class that has 2 schnauzers that are so poorly behaved and just always bark, bark, bark. I finally had to ask her last night if it was me :) She said no, thank goodness! Health wise I'm starting my workout regime. I'm sore as anything right now and of course the dogs want to lay on my stomach every morning in bed to get there loves and kisses. Hopefully, that will be back to less painful soon. Mom and I are walking and I 'm also doing the Bosu Balance Trainer. I'm going to through in swimming next week, just because I'm so darn white. I've even got Nick lifting weights with me which I think he enjoys. As for new trips I'm going to go to Washington DC at the end of May. They have a seminar for survivors of military death over Memorial Day which includes all the celebrations at Arlington on Memorial Day and much, much more. A friend of mine is going and we are going to meet there. I'm really excited about going and think that it will be very helpful now and in the future. I guess that is about it for now. I'm off to walk with mom.