Update From Germany

[lbaker]

These cyber hugs we send to you are all well and good but getting the REAL THING will be even better. I agree with Sabies suggestion, you should write an illustrated book on "Travels with Drake" (it worked for John Steinbeck and Charlie ) . You know for sure there's a zillion copies to be sold without even leaving PetTalk My goodness, I'm good for a dozen easily all by myself Our hearts and thoughts are with you always, all ways.
Laurie

[Karen]

Big hugs to you, Souraya. My "army-brother" (activated Reservist) is stationed state-side, just 9 hours away from his wife and daughter, and that's hard enough. He enjoyed his time in Germany, he was stationed in Mannheim(?) years ago, but that was before he had a wife and daughter.

I do think a trip home sounds wonderful right now - we need "Drake of the Desert" pictures somewhere in Lebanon (or Syria or Jordan or ..)! You be safe, be careful, and know you are loved by all of us, okay?

Drake, dear, I know you think distracting momma is a good thing, but you behave now, okay?

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Originally posted by lbaker
I agree with Sabies suggestion, you should write an illustrated book on "Travels with Drake" (it worked for John Steinbeck and Charlie ) .

YES!! and i will take one please!

sending some hugs too....

sounds like you are having fun and keeping busy despite the downfalls...

give Drake a big *HUG* for me!!.. and don't be a stranger!!!

[RobiLee]

I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult and depressing time. Hang in there. I hope the trip home is just what you need. We will all be thinking about you. Best of luck to you all. We all care about you here and hope that these hard times end soon.

Hugs....Robin

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Best wishes for your trip to Lebanon. I hope it is just what you need to get back in the swing of things. I hope that Drake has a good flight too, and that the 3 months until Andrew returns fly by!

[Sudilar]

Souraya, have a safe trip to visit your family. Drake is so lucky to get to come along!!! My prayers are with you, Andrew and Drake!

[Kfamr]

Thanks for checking in with us Souraya.
Hopefully the next update is full of wonderful stories and smiles!

{{Hugs to you, Drake, and Andrew.}}

[carole]

Enjoy your much needed family time in Lebanon, it will help you to get through the times without Andrew, my thoughts and best wishes are with you for a safe and happy holiday, I sure hope it helps cheer your spirits up a bit. TAKE CARE..HUGS

[captain]

Souraya,

You are always in our thoughts ........ I often wondered how you were doing.
Moving countries is so hard at the best of times, but with Andrew away it would be even harder I imagine.

HUGS and well wishes across the miles, and safe journey to you and Drake. Would love to see pics of you both in Lebanon ..... writing your adventure stories for Andrew to read when he returns!!!!

Hugs always
Michelle

[dukedogsmom]

Glad you checked in with us! I'm sure staying with your family will make you feel a lot better. We would love some more Drake pics! Sorry your job didn't work out. It'll get better soon.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Souraya, even with having Drake with you I can understand how hard it must be, your man far away and you all alone in a foreign country. I think going to be with your family is the very best thing you could do, you need to be surrounded by love, not strangers.

Take care and have a safe journey.

Be thinking of you.
Big Hugs
Chris