Bridget,
I have read the whole message thread tonight. I am so sorry for your disappointment. But you know what, Daisy will be fine, and she will be SO happy to see you. I left Honey and Lilly, plus Butter and Mimi, for four days....a long time for me, over the weekend. And they couldn't have been happier to see me.

The best part was that the petsitter called me on my cell phone the first night to let me know that everyone was ok. And when Helen and I got home tonight, around 10 pm, they were indoors, and overjoyed to see us! In fact, Kim, the petsitter, left me a diary of every visit. So I knew exactly what happened with all 6 (including the hamsters) at every visit. It was wonderful and I wish I could give you a complete update of the diary.

I leave next Saturday for a week away. And the best thing that will happen is that when I arrive at home, all my babies will be right here waiting for me. If I had to board Honey and Lilly, I would have to wait a whole extra day to pick them up!! And that just won't do! They did beautifully with Kim, and I feel much more comfortable leaving them now, although it is never easy.

I think when you head to the beach for this trip, you will just have to pay extra attention to your dad, yourself. And know that Daisy will be ok while you are gone. Maybe you could get your grandfather to yourself while you're there, tell him about the letter you wrote, and lobby to have Daisy come in August. By the way, your letter was absolutely beautiful, straight from your heart, as I knew it would be.

I hope you will have a wonderful trip, in spite of the fact that Daisy can't come. Just know that a lot of us vacation in places that our dogs aren't welcome. And we just have to make the most of it. They still love us when we get home!!!

Logan