On October 4th, Buddy turned 1. We feel like this is a huge milestone because our last dog, Copper, only lasted 8 months in our home. I have a hard time admitting that I am not a dog lover, but the reality is I do love Buddy regardless of the fact that he has chewed up our baseboards, our new area rug, countless pairs of shoes, books, furniture, and so on. There are days I would like to give him away until I remind myself that my children would disown me if I did that. From day 1, Buddy has been included in our prayers and will more than likely be with us until his last day.