[caseygina]

Laurie,
I am soooo sorry. I understand completely where you are coming from-I often say, I never thought I would love a dog so much. I would do anything for Riley-there is just something so special about her. When we found out about the OS, I left work and went home and laid on the floor with her for about 4 hours-it got dark outside, and there I am, not even realizing it. I too often think-how are we ever going to be able to take her when it's time? I am tearing up right now just writing about it, what am I going to be like when it is actually time? Nothing will ever be the same without her. I always knew she would not live forever, but I never thought we would lose her to this. I just hope that I will find an inner strength somewhere to help me through this. I try so hard to be brave for her, but my heart is breaking. I hope you too will find the strength to be able to do what you will need to. They have given us their whole hearts and all the love they have to give, expecting nothing in return, always happy to see us, always there for us, ready to protect and give comfort and love. When it is time, we will need to take our love for them and end their suffering and pain, even though ours will be overwhelming. I will pray for you you and Lucas.