B-O-G-E-Y Birthday!

mer55

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20160305_081843.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgHello everyone! A blast from the past here, Bogey has turned 5! Our lives have taken so many twists and turns (all good!) but I wanted to stop by and say hello to some old friends! Many new faces here, and love seeing pics of our familiar faces too! Bogey is well and thriving, the happiest he has ever been. He lives with my son and his girlfriend (whom Bogey loves as much as my son does!) about 40 minutes from us. We "kidnap" him often and just love the "man" he has become. As some of you know, we bought an RV 3 years ago and went full time. Bogey hated every single second of it. He was stressed, ill, and even ended up in the hospital at one point. My son came and got him, and the rest is history. Our intention was to take him back, but when we returned, but I had to admit how happy Bogey was and the bonus was that my son, who suffered from PTSD from Afghanistan, was a different person! Bogey had helped him as much as he helped Bogey. Then enter Katy, (son's GF) and it was love at first sight. It was the hardest decision I have ever made, but there was no way I was going to upheave his life again, nor take him from my son who was so attached! As much as we miss him, my heart swells when I see them all together. It's a win-win for all of us! He is the best! Our RV days are over, and we are settled in a new home, so when Bogey visits, he is assured the walls won't move in nor the house will not roll! Believe it or not, when we sold the RV, it was to a couple with a BULLDOG! Yep, but a braver one than Bogey!!:yes:
 

2BullyMama

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Hi Mary!!'

Happy birthday Bogey!! You are as gorgeous ever!! So happy gor all of you and wishing continued happiness.

Keep those updates and pictures coming--- wonderful story


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Cbrugs

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Happy birthday Bogey...he is gorgeous!


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helsonwheels

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What a wonderful heart warming story. Thank you for sharing Mary! Nothing better than a dog for PTSD. As mothers we will do anything for our children especially if they are ill. Hard but best decision you made for your son n Bogey.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY!!!!
:birthday6::balloons::birthday6::balloons: :birthday5:
 

ddnene

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Oh Mary, it's SO good to see you back here on EBN!!!

I just LOVE your story, and as hard as this was for you... it seems like a perfect situation for Bogey and your son. I'm SO happy to hear that things are working out for both of them...

Happy 5th Birthday Bogey... I hope you had a wonderful day w/your family :drawheart:
 

Hankster

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What a great story with a wonderful ending... How beautiful. Thank your son for his service, and thank Bogie for his help to him :) Wonderful to see you, and mabie,, mabie???? you'll be back with another one to share sometime ;)
 

Chunky White

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Happy Birthday Bogey and great story about Bogey and your son. I am glad Bogey is helping your son to get some relief of PTSD and thank him for his service. :usa:
 

Shredda

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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Bogey from me and my mum!!! It sounds like you have such a fun, loving family. I hope you have a great birthday.

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Manydogs

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Happy Birthday, Bogie!! :heart::snoopy: [MENTION=7064]mer55[/MENTION] Things have worked out well and happy for all! Who knew? it was meant to be-just what your son needed,and everyone is happy!! Bogey, you look mahvelous!! Great to see you,and hope you all had a great day!!
 

sisters3

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Happy Birthday Handsome Bogey!!! So happy to see your post and to hear about your son. I remember when you went RV full time! Seems like so long ago.......

Make me smile thinking of your son getting comfort for his PTSD from Bogey, really special!! You sound very happy too....and that is a real blessing!

Hope you keep posting updates, our best and GREAT THANKS to your son for his service !!!
 

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