Oh Pam! Thanks for the kleenex alert before I read this...truer words were never spoken! Amy, you're a sweetheart, my friend, what can I say? I printed it so I can cry some more! About 1/2 hr ago, before I read this, I was sitting in the bed tossing off my shoes and Klo of course was next to me.I looked down at her and told her that, I guess she must be as happy as can be..outside almost all day barking at and chasing critters, getting hugs and kisses for no reason, taking long walks against my doctor's orders, and doing very very well not pulling anymore ..and believe it or not, she put her head and paw on my thigh and sighed!!! I thank my dad and Cody in my prayers every night for the "omen" that it was finally okay for fill the emptiness again. I know so many of you feel the same.