My dear Cartier, if you could be here with me you would be rolling on the floor laughing. I found a new companion, he is a Yorkie and his name is Carmel. He was born the day after my birthday in 2008. He is a combination of you and Eboni, Max and Cyrano all rolled into one big ball of fire! He is trying my nerves.!! Back in 1991 when I was a new Mom to you as a puppy lots of things have changed. I am boarding him when I go to work, I have been interviewing places and trying to decide on a good fit. They offer daycare services and suites to stay overnight. He sleeps in a crate, not a XEROX box top like you slept in, he has chew toys that he destroys. Oh how I miss you! You spoiled me and at times I wish that I had not gotten another furbaby. He is teaching me as I am teaching him. We watch a tv program called the Dog Whisperer-can you believe it? I am really struggling with this breed. Many visitors to our home comment on how they miss your laid back personality once they meet Carmel. I miss everything about you. I hope you look down on Carmel and whisper things to him to keep him from encountering my wrath. I hope you are enjoying being with all the other furbabies. Tomorrow we will go to Dr. Bobo for a first time meeting. When I saw him yesterday, I teared up because I had not seen him since you were sick. I will board him there in addition to one other place when my schedule requires it. I have great memories of you and will forever hold you in my heart as the dearest of all. Thank you for the love and companionship. As I reflect back to that wonderful day in February of 1991 when I first saw you, I am forever grateful for all you taught me about myself as well as how to deal with others. You taught me patience, I just did not know it at the time. I am calling upon it to return now as I deal with this new little one and all the curves life is throwing me. Your comfort will never be forgotten. All my love, your Mommiegirl.