A Brief Hiatus

Yesterday, I said goodbye to Leo and hit the road, bound for my home state of Indiana. From there, my dad and I are headed to Canada for a 5 day camping/canoe trip in the back country of Superior Provincial Park.

Who is going to feed me cookies, Mom?!
Initially I was pretty stressed about leaving Leo behind, as he is still at a slight risk for a joint infection, and I typically do not have access to cell phone service while on this particular trip. I was worried that the minute I turned my phone off for the week that something would go terribly wrong. 


Thankfully, a call to Verizon led to a change in my plan that gave me unlimited data, international service, and reduced my monthly phone bill. Although my phone will be off the majority of the time, I can now plan to check it at least once a day to make sure that nothing has gone wrong.

Leo has a great team taking care of him while I'm away, and Trainer K and I had a very candid conversation about what to do in case something does come up. I know that he is in the best possible hands, and I feel so much better about the situation now that I will be able to stay somewhat informed.


And with that, I'm off to the wild. Hope you all have a fantastic next 5 days - I know that I will be thoroughly enjoying my vacation! 

Comments

  1. LoveLaughRideMay 25, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    Have fun!

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  2. AnonymousMay 25, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    Enjoy yourselves!! :)

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  3. TheFoxRiderMay 25, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    I hope you have a relaxing and fun trip!

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  4. CathrynMay 25, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    I am actually headed away for a 9 day trip with the BF tomorrow and I have made myself sick worrying about the horses already... Ugh, this is why we do not travel places often!! Have fun on your trip and enjoy :)

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  5. TrainwreckInTealMay 25, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Have a great trip!!

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  6. emmaMay 26, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    sounds like a wonderful adventure trip - hope you have a blast!

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