It was a hard decision, but years ago, the best vet we ever had (who himself has passed away), told us: "You do this because you love them, not because you don't." But still, it is hard; I know you can understand how I feel because you've been through it, too. Your sympathy means a lot, and I do appreciate it.

I miss my little Billy Bear, though; as hectic as our lives are, it's so odd not have him following me around, coming to me because he just wanted to picked up and pet... the house seems empty without him.