What a beautiful girl you are Gretchen, I can see why your family chose you to come home with them (I bet Hans was gorgeous too). I'm so glad your there bringing smiles to them while your best friends are at the bridge.
I'm sure you miss them, but it sounds like your keeping busy going on walks and playing football. I'm sure you have lots of fun!

I hope there are no more surgeries for you in the future and you have many more exciting years ahead