December 24, 2019

White Dog looked around and contentedly sighed. "THIS is a moment I have waited all year for," she said. It was as close to perfect as an evening comes...wonderful food, time worn traditions, a good friend, family, AND being in the living room for the first time in months.

"And we have not even gotten to open presents yet," Zsofia added as she pressed up against my legs.

"I wish we could share this peace and fullness of heart with everyone on Earth," Roman said as he rested his sleepy head on his paws. "We are safe and warm and together."