The last missing piece of our family has been returned to us tonight. Ella has been away for a few months. She had puppies and I couldn't have her raising them in the camper. It wouldn't have been safe.

It may seem like nothing to some. It may be normal for you. But living in the shelter, strange things became normal for us. 1: For four days, there have been no police cars in front of our home. At the

It's crazy! I spent most of yesterday cleaning and still have a LOOOONG way to go. It's a chaotic "moving in" mess. Oh, and we technically broke shelter rules for the first time last night by

Time to rally the troops! It still needs one hell of a good cleaning. The carpet has not been replaced as I was told. The walls have not been painted anew. But, it's ours, finally!!! I can't stop smiling!