First hurdle

Just passed the biggest hurdle for me as far as leaving everything and cruising for a year - Elsa. She's old, and losing feeling in her hips, but has been a great dog, and we love her tremendously. I really thought we wouldn't be able to go on the trip because no one would watch her. Today John called his cousin Michelle, and said she was excited about taking Elsa! I'll have to hear first-hand how she's really feeling about it, but I am so relieved.