" I have read before that our pets are the first ones to greet us when we die, even before friends and family and that brings me much comfort"

I don't mean to sound morbid, but I'm undergoing major surgery Monday morning, so I've been reflecting on the possibility that this could be it - and the thought that made me happiest was that I would get to be with my Rosie again! (And my mom, of course )
(And I don't really expect anything bad to happen tomorrow, but you know how it is, those little thoughts creep in!)