I have been to this thread several times today wanting to send you a message. I thought I was through crying until I read Karen's beautiful poem. That started the tears again. This is, unfortunately, the bad part of owning a pet. They get such a grip on your heart. It's the price we have to pay for the love we get in return. I'm a firm believer in life after death for pets as well as humans and believe you and Murf will someday be together again. I know heaven won't be heaven for me unless my animals are there.