[Laurel]

Sheila,

That was just wonderful! I know Joe would have loved it and I think more importantly he lived it just as you do.

I haven't been able to post my thoughts on our loss of dear Joe. The words just are not there quite yet. Oddly, the loss is so profound. He was our rock and to think he was suffering and I did not know.

Well, I can say this: heaven is a brighter place because Joe is shining there.

Tricia, I love your new Avatar with your super-sized Maine Coon Kitty! I think I may start a pet thread in Joe's honor where we post our furry children on it. What do you all think? He was proud of his Belle. I know my fluffy ones made those long, sleepless, post-chemo nights so much more bearable with their snuggles and presence. I nearly always had a kitty by my side, and Molly (my survivor kitty and on my signature) was fascinated by the lack of fur on my head! She would perch on the back of my recliner and place her paw on my bald pate. Her paw would slide over my head and then rest there. Once my hair returned she never parked herself on my recliner again. I think Molly preferred me bald!