diane and gail, "When he left, at least, he was clean and loved to be petted all over. This at least we could do for him, and give him all the love and care we could."
those sentences brought me to tears, because it is NOT a "least," at all, but the very most any of us can do for those we love, of any species--patches went on to the next stage of his journey safe and secure in your love, and that is an incredible gift. GLOW to guide patches across the bridge, and to heal your hearts. MC -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892