Grrr-ateful.

It may have been dreary out today, but the sun was shining on a certain Boston Terrier. Pug made it through the weekend and has been discharged. He is now happily at home with the Shidelers. Many thanks to Dr. Daniel Rodgers, DVM at the Aboite Animal Hospital. Without his perseverance and faithfulness, Pug would have been another loss the Shidelers would have had to bear.

The list of items in the side bar has grown, but many important items have also been donated. Thanks to all who have helped. I'd like to remind everyone that it's not too late to contribute to the "Shideler Family Benefit Fund." Contributions may be made through any branch of First Source Bank. Their Fort Wayne offices are listed in the side bar under the list of items needed. If you are from out of the area, feel free to mail your contribution to any branch.

Living next door to the Shideler's, I see the charred remains of their life's work every day, and am awed by how quickly things can change. The only certainty in life seems to be that nothing is to be taken for granted. I am blessed to live among such caring people as the residents of Kirkwood Park.

If you have questions, comments, concerns, e-mail them to me at bheironimus@verizon.net