Truly a Family Affair

This photo is for real. . . . this is truly the crew who helps with my dogs - each one of them is a support to this program, sometimes hands-on, and sometimes taking up the slack where I've been unable to do the "daily" in other areas, or just plain an encouragement.  Snitker Goldens wouldn't be the same without them.  :)

Just a few nights ago, our youngest son took a shift and helped Maggie whelp three of her puppies while i slept for a few hours in the middle of the night.  And yesterday, our oldest son and his wife were the "delivery service" and provided meals during our round-the-clock care for puppies and new mammas. And our daughter, the great marketing/correspondence go-to-gal is keeping all things straight on paper with each of you. And my husband, who just returned from a weekend away, took my night shift  with the newborn pups so I could sleep in my own bed.  All this.  .  just in the last few days. . . . this is only a small part of what each of these family members do on a daily basis to keep us going and running smoothly.  

And it wouldn't be complete without mentioning my father-in-law, Larry, who at this stage in life is trying to retire, but has been tackling some every-day dog chores for me in my absence.  What a big help! And lastly, our veterinarian, Ryan, and the Waukon Veterinary Service.  Day or night, on call for puppy support.  Couldn't do all this without them.  

So I just wanted to express my great thankfulness and appreciation for all of these incredible individuals who make us who we are.  . . . . but you know, I think that's how God designs families - and not just families, but all of us.  We help each other.  That's what makes this life-thing work!   What a huge blessing and privilege to go through this life-walk with each of them.   Love you all!    


~ rhonda




Photo by Peterson Photography