Dear KayAnn...I applaud the great courage it took for you to come forward and offer such a heartfelt apology. A true sign of exemplary character!! But here you are among friends; true friends. Please know that you can "come" to us all and share your feelings, always. You are so dear to us and you know how much we all adore your beloved Simba. You and Simba, we all, are family. I am very sorry that your Dad is under the weather and having such pain. You know, people just don't act themselves when they are in pain...physical pain or emotional! You are a dear, sweet, very loving girl KayAnn. The love and devotion you feel for Simba has, on more than one occasion, brought tears to my eyes. A person who is capable of such deep love and loyalty is A#1 in my book!! Just remember, sometimes letting go of your feelings and expressing your fears to those who love you, often helps to lighten the load. Take one day at a time and know that you are much loved by so many!! And although I know it is hard, try and understand that your Dad is not angry with you!! And how lucky you, and we all are, to have the unconditional, unfaltering love and loyalty of our canine/feline/furry/feathered/crawly companions! I know what you mean when you say Simba is your greatest comfort!!! Hang in there KayAnn! We love you.