Thanks once more...
Thank you all so much for your kindness and concern. With all the mayhem in the world today, you people are a solid reminder of love's presence. Purdy and I are doing well, all things considered. I'm glad I was there so I know how quickly it all happened, I'm not left wondering if or how long he suffered, or what Purdy went through in the process. As much as I miss him, there's a certain rightness to his dying at home with Purdy and me by his side, and my sons away at their dad's. No panicked trip to an emergency clinic...no prolonged suffering...aside from more years with him healthy, it's all I could ask. Purdy has been looking for him, but she doesn't seem depressed. She clearly misses the physical contact, they were almost always side by side or piled on top of one another, and she typically "washed" his face every morning - so now she wants to "wash" mine! Oh my... So again, thank you ever so much. We two gals will carry on in the manner Gilroy would wish us to, and I'll smile as I picture Gilroy romping with all his new friends at the bridge. Have a wonderful day, and give your furbabies a squeeze from all 3 of us.