Tami, I'm not around these parts much these days, but I am relieved I checked in today. You know that you have a Big Mick hug coming at you both right now. I am so sorry for your loss.

For what its worth, I have a new pup in my house right now. He is a chocolate brown Labridoodle and his name is Riley. Handsome young man, he is, and too damn smart for his own good. He has woven himself right into the fabric of our family, dispensing liberal doses of puppy love and extra wet kisses to all within sight. And he quickly figured out that if Momma ain't happy, nothing is good. So he spends a lot of time spoilin' Mary Lou. Today I will sing him KT's "It's a Dog's Life", read him the poems Kendall and Deckman posted, tell him about a wonderful old gent named Clancy, and tell him he needs to use him for a role model.

Much love to you and Jason. Grieve hard, then get on with the fond memories.

Love,

Mick