Wednesday Evening

Many thanks and my deepest gratitude for all of the wonderful animals and humans who have stopped by to share their sympathy, prayers and support as I brave each new day without my dear companion. Truly, it is a time that must come to all of us who open our lives and hearts to those creatures who, though they teach us so much about love, loyalty and indeed, humanity, must leave us all too soon. I would like to especially thank KeyWest Collies, Alassandra and the Cats - and dog, Jan's Funny Farm, Sassy, Karl and the Cat Realm, Asta, Momo and Pinot, Ludo, Opy, Leslie, Pye and Tigger, and Opus in Italy - the list just goes on and on - for all of the posts and messages - thank you everyone who has stopped by and left us a little note, and to everyone who has shared the last two years with us in blogland. I do not know how I would be getting through if not for all of you.

I have spent the last few days reading and re-reading again all of the posts on our blog and others, reliving those wonderful memories of the adventures over and over again. I detest lugubriousness, and I know Charlie would not have tolerated my tears at all, being the dignified and somewhat aloof dog that she was, but it will be a long while before I can stop putting my hand out, expecting to feel that wet nose and stately head, rubbing the soft fur between pricked ears, eager to hear my voice.

Once again,

Thank you, my friends everywhere