journeygirl:Thank you all for posting, every post helps to heal the soul.
Yes, the ES community is full of great people. When Mac passed away, so many people offered their heartfelt condolences and it really did made me feel better. The more people who knew about him, celebrated his life, and mourned for his passing made me feel like he was recognized and given tribute.
I know I've posted this many times before, but it really is comforting -- there is a Native American legend that states, when we die, we are faced with a bridge. At the entrance to that bridge is every animal that we have ever encountered. These animals, taking into account how they were treated, make the decison to either let you cross over into paradise, or turn you away to desolation.
JG, your animals will certainly greet you with open arms and joyously cross over that bridge with you.