Jeffrey just came home at dark. I was so relieved and happy to see him, I got down on the ground, hugged him, kissed his face and bawled like a baby at the same time. He was gone five and a half hours on an adventure to who knows where.
I cannot explain the stress the darkness brought on me. I know what is in these woods and comes alive after dark. I have been wearing snake boots all day because it has been unusually warm today for November.
Jeffrey sure was thirsty but he is fine. I am putting a 5 pound sirloin roast in the oven now for the three pooches' late dinner.