As I read thru the stories and tributes posted, I realize what I've lost; Boo in2005,Lucy in 2007,then Otis soon after Lucy, then Mickey in Nov. 2008, then Dexter in Dec. The companionship, the kisses, waking up to a fur baby by my side, the love coming out of their shining eyes, that's what I miss so much. What I have gained is the knowledge that these fur babies were a gift from God to teach me how to love,something I didn't get much of when I was little. It opened my heart to recieve unconditional love and acceptance ,that I was worthy to be loved. And love me they did, the purrs, tail wags,no, whole body wags, given out of the sheer joy that Mommy's HOME, time for hugs, pats, kisses, rolling in the floor fun time and treats. Walks in the woods, going to the river, sitting in the grass,watching the world go by. Such peace they gave my heart and soul. I have many more heartaches to go thru; Chester is 19,Lady is 16,Fred(my horse is 13),Sassy is 11,Bitsy is 9 and Milo is 5. My cats are young, tho, all 6 are under 5 years old. I just want everyone who has loved a fur baby, then, had to let them go; those that we thought we lost,they aren't lost at all. They are in our hearts and our memories;our minds eyes. They are all waiting at the Bridge for us to emerge from the mist, calling out their names,searching for their faces .....oh, what a glorious day that will be for each one of us,when our names are called and we step into eternity. REUNION. Thank you for reading this. God bless and keep each and every one of you.