While I was in Arizona for the week, a very dear family member passed away. The sweet little kitten that followed me home from school 17 years ago fell asleep last wednesday and never woke up. We knew it was coming, but it is never easy to lose something you've loved for so long. Sometimes I wonder why God gives us such tender hearts for pets. Its hard to let go because they give us such joy. And Squeaky was no exception. Up until the very day he died he was always purring and rubbing his head on everything and everyone. So, we say a very sad farewell to the sweetest cat I've ever had...pretty much the ONLY cat I've ever had.