THE LAST FEW DAYS....

Sunday, my last full day with Patrick, we went to Huntington Beach Dog Park. California affords a dog a great life!! The beach went on forever and there were dogs and people walking and swimming together, like nothing I ever saw before.
What a wonderful climate to enjoy the outdoors; Florida without the humidity...very beautiful.
I was able to have a visit with my friend Violet who was kind enough to meet us there; I had not seen her in over 2 years, what an unexpected treat. It was tough planning my visits with friends since Patrick & I were working with one car and priority as far as I was concerned was on his personal and academic needs; after all that is why we were there.
After spending the afternoon at the beach, we headed back and had dinner near where Patrick lives, without Bosley.



Violet and me along with Bosley overlooking Huntington Beach.









I left California Monday (8/10) afternoon and arrived home at 2am Tues (8/11) morning. I am very glad I went, it was important for me to be a part of Patrick's initiation into the academic world of Vet Medicine.
On the way home I had a layover in Las Vegas for a few hours; my first time ever in that town. I was amazed at the airport environment, it felt like the casino world came right out of town onto the runway; slot machines all over and people obviously aglow in the ambiance of a party town. After getting a little glimpse, it seemed like a place I would like to visit sometime.
It was emotionally challenging for me to arrive home, I felt very grounded but very sad. There are some very powerful energy flows occurring in my life right now and I am in awe over it. It is surreal to me!
Today was a down day for me, I began easing back into my routine.
I will end this blog now after having traveled approximately 7500 miles around the U.S. over the past 18 days. I want to thank all of you for supporting us through this journey, it was a lot of fun along with many personal awarenesses.
As I close I wish to say the Paddy's went west and one Paddy has returned east but looks forward to visiting with the western Paddy from time to time.
I want to ask all of you reading this to send Patrick (and his other 104 classmates) much positive energy, prayers and intentions for a successful academic and clinical experience over the next 4 years. I know one animal lover who Patrick has on his side, watching over him...Karen.

I send love and blessings to all of you...

Patrick (the older chap)