Yes, tears are flowing (second time today) - but tears are a good thing.

Beautiful Grasshopper, I have asked Sugar and Patches and Magic to be sure to greet you and show you around the Rainbow Bridge.

Kohala and Dadcat, please accept my sincere condolences - these losses are just so difficult.

Kohala, I experienced the same thing. When my Dad passed away I had plenty of tears - but not the same amount of tears as I shed over the loss of Sugar and Magic.

When they are a part of you for so many years - it is indeed like the loss of a child - and they are our kids.