val,
i have not been on here in a while but i wanted to come and see duke's memorial, i knew there would be one for him. i can not begin to tell you how very sorry i am for your loss, please dont ever doubt within yourself that he knew how much he was loved and how devoted you were to him. i have never seen a more devoted mom than you!!!!!! I know the pain right now is just unbearable and i know there are really no words that will comfort you, will it ever get easier? at times yes, this christmas eve will be two years since i lost my beloved mousse, not a day goes by i dont think about him or thank God for the time i had with him, the pain will diminish and you will always have duke with you, remember what mike said about matt, "a man remembered never dies", well the same goes for duke or to anyone who has lost there furkid, you will see him again when the time is right and he will be healthy and happy.
you were so kind to me when i lost mousse when you posted a memorial here for me, i will never forget that and how much it helped. I will pray every day that you are able to find some peace that you so much deserve.
marti