Whitehead Update

Whitehead Update I'm sorry that it has been so long since our last post. I can't really say things have been busier than usual here but I do feel like I haven't had time to sit down and catch up. I'm sad to report that we are still struggling with Chloe's back issues. Its been five weeks since the episode began and she is still in pain. We have her on pain medication and joint supplements and although the pain meds help a lot, as soon as we stop them, she is miserable again. Apparently the meds are really bad for dogs so we can't have her take them long term. I'm also getting mixed messages regarding how to help her. Everyone online has the opinion that she should be crated for 4-6 weeks, 24/7 and can only come out to potty if she is carried. The two vets that saw her say strict exercise restriction but crating is not necessary. Its hard to keep a dog from jumping, running or getting excited but we are trying. Its horrible seeing her in pain like this and for so long. Please pray she gets better.Ron, Anna and I are doing well. We are excited the warm weather is finally here. In fact, the last few days hit 70 and we could leave the house without a coat! That is the best! We miss our deck so much now that the sun is out and shining but maybe we'll rebuild it in the fall. Oh, one piece of news...Ron interviewed for a high-school art position in his district and got the job! We are thrilled! He found out on Thursday. He'll have earlier hours but will also be done earlier in the day as well.Anna's big thing right now is the show Caillou on PBS. She loves the characters and it is funny to hear her quote them throughout the day. I mentioned to her that the weather was going to be warm today and she resonded with "That means we can ride bikes and climb trees!" Oh, she also mentioned to me the other day that her friend stayed over at our house for a couple of whiles. Too cute! Well, that's an update on us.