Just today, out of the blue, Morgan - the Grandson, asked me how to go to the "spirit world." He wanted to visit our old dog, Merlee, who had to go last September. We lit some candles and incense, and I guided him through a bit of visualisation and we said some special words of love to Merlee, wherever he is. Then we sat very still and quiet, each of us thinking about that "good dog, you." After a couple of minutes, Morgan was so excited to tell me that he had *seen* Merlee, petted and played with him, and, he wasn't deaf any more. (He'd lost his hearing in the last year.) Who's to say whether he really did or not, but I believe we can. After we were all done, I brought him out to the computer and read The Rainbow Bridge to him.

Kendall, I remember when you first told me about Seamus, a l-o-n-g time ago when he was all you had for daily company. Over the years, many of us have followed the Life of Seamus as he gained a "mommy" and an "auntie" as well as many friends. You, Jacqui, and Marigold have my deepest sympathy. May you find strength flowing to you from all of us, esp. tomorrow, and may you always have blessed memories of such a wonderful being as your Seamus.

Spawdarlin'...I am shocked to hear of Soskey and so sad that Karen had to find him that way. The only consolation, imo, from experience, is that you know what happened to him and could bring him home. Hugs all round to you all.

You, too, Amergin. We've been dogless since last Sept. I have just begun contacting a few folks about another McNab, but we are in no hurry. I think Morgan will be a major reason for us to get another, though.

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