Poop-tastic Stressors

Ohhh where to begin...  It's been a challenging few weeks.  It's been three months and we still have not been able to register Mike's car.  The Xenon headlight went out during shipment.  Without going into mega-boring detail, Germany has very strict vehicle laws- There is an inspection you must pass before you can receive your permanent plates and the car failed--months ago.  Violations are cause for arrest.    It's not like the States where you might receive a ticket or a condescending glance followed by a gentle nudge towards a repair shop.   There have been issues with finding this part and then actually getting it here and then, it wasn't the problem so we are waiting on our newest solution which we hope will solve the mystery of the failed Xenon headlight:  You know, the headlight that claims will "outlive your car".   What a crock. Black Magic is three years old.  Yes, Mike names all of his cars.  We were granted our final extension and have until December 16th to solve this or we will be forced to render the car inoperable and park it on base until it's repaired.

 And there's our baby, Dempsey-doodle.  He had what we thought might be a seizure (mild) about a month after we moved into the house and last week, he had a frightening episode on the side of the road during a walk.  He went down; eyes glazed, limbs tensed and he peed on himself.  Absolutely horrible.  Much worse than the first time!  This time it was very apparent these episodes were in fact, seizures.  Fortunately, Mike was with us on this walk so I was able to take Ali home while Mike stayed with him until he recovered and they wobbled home.   Dempsey has been officially diagnosed epileptic and is now on medication.  We have a wonderful English speaking vet office in our little town.  Finding a vet I like is not an easy task because it's never just about the vet. It's also about the staff, the knowledge, their compassion, and their procedures.   In Abilene, I went through four vets before I found Key City.  Love Dr. Matthews! (Yep, that's a proud plug)  I am relieved to find this great vet. We both are.  Bonus?  I walked there the other day.

Both of these situations have been huge, ongoing stressors lately.  I think we have Dempsey under control...Black Magic? Are you next?  Sure would be nice to get you legal ...