Thanks for all your kind words! No, Mom didn't read the letter, but she's still right; he'd have gotten mad.

Yes, Daisy will be in wonderful hands and I know she will have a great time. The family she is going to is dogless and they absolutely love her. It's my best guy friend and she adores him. So I am not worried about her having a good time; I know she will. I am sure Dad and I will too... but we will miss her anyway.