I saw this thread first thing this morning but couldn't bring myself to post. My eyes started leaking right away and now as I read the responses and your last post, I have LES all over again. It's funny, but even though we have not met, I can feel the pain that prevails. I too, know how hard of a decision it is and how difficult it is to let go and say good-bye.

Val, please know that my prayers are coming out to you right now and I'll light a candle for Duke.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you
xoxoxo