thankful thursday: the captain, chase, and louie

when people heard we would be taking the pups

on our overseas journey

many thought we were

crazy

sometimes i thought we were crazy!

then the big day arrived

and of course

so did the hiccups

kinks, bumps in the road, call them what you want

but they came too

the dogs

did fabulous.

even riding with us

in the cabin

from dallas to baltimore

they were quieter than most kiddos on the plane.

and i must say

thank you to american 

airlines

they went above and beyond.

baltimore was a little more hectic than dallas

mainly because there is one area 

set up 

for the military flight from baltimore

to ramstein germany

which meant one entire plane

with a lot of luggage 

gathered in one area

yet

the dogs did great

even a chief 

stopped to comment at how well behaved the pups were

back to the point of the story

germany

another hiccup

but in the end  a blessing 

we were delayed

and as i set up camp at the airport

yes, i've shown this picture a hundred times 

but i can't help it

i adore it

we met louie, the captain, and chase

the captain and chase are louie's parents

meet louie

i admit i stole this picture from louie's mom's facebook page

but it captures louie perfectly!

meet the captain

 just going to put a disclaimer,

i stole all the pictures of louie the captain and chase from 

facebook. 

meet chase.

there is something about dog people

we just gravitate towards each other

and 

well

i am glad we did

ever since the hiccup in germany

we've become friends

we are hoping louie, maik, and admiral become friends as well!

chase and the captain 

are 

some of the best people i know.

they have never hesitated to help

kenneth and i 

during this journey we call pcsing

in fact she shared some of the houses she found with us!

that's how we found our future *keep your fingers crossed* home

people thought we were crazy 

for taking the pups with us

i wouldn't change it for the world

traveling can be chaotic

yet

there is something refreshing

relaxing

and welcoming

about coming off the plane

and seeing a wagging tail waiting for you

i figure if they can handle it being in a crate

underneath an airplane for 10 plus hours

how bad do i really have it?

traveling with the pups

became a conversation starter

we talked to people

we would have never talked to

we made friends

and 

i am so glad we did

would i travel with the pups again?

most definitely.

so on this thankful thursday

i am not only thankful for my four-paw children

but for the captain, chase, and louie.