[Dina's Mom]

My sympathies to you and your family. I know what a roller coaster ride you probably had with Rudy. My Dina had a life time of problems with an auto immune disease as well. It started when she was two years old and I was very lucky to have her until just last November when I had to make that awful decision. She was eight and a half. After her first bout with the auto immune disease, she was fine for about six years - and then it returned and it was all down hill from there. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Rudy and that I know how hard it was. And you're right, this forum is the best for letting out your grief.

Pat