Jerry,

I enjoyed reading the article, and your post above to Sam. Most always something to be taken from your words. In this instance especially:

I fully believe animals have souls and I'll wager those beautiful companions of yours are ever close to you now, still.

"Merry Christmas,"
Kristi

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Thank you Kristi. Your words are comforting. I am fortunate to have such wise feminine friends. You understand the emotional aspects involved with loving, whethjer it be human or animal.

The past several years have seen not only the passing of my loved cats but also my ex-wife {Susie} and her mother both whom I had a very close relationship. In this Christmas season such emotions are magnified. Being a person who constantly examines the inner self {which should not be a surprise to anyone who is familiar with my personality}, as well as the psyche of anyone I should meet, looking at what was and what should have been, and trying to reconcile it all is something to be expected. So many factors to life. We all have a story to tell and when we begin to tell it to ourselves, I believe that is a good start on healing whatever wounds there are. I shall always be emotional about those I love. Getting in touch with those emotions are important.
Have a great New Year.

Jerry

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Jerry,

I don't know how I missed this earlier, but am glad to have now read it, especially as I am sitting here beginning (finally, now, "beginning") to write (tell) my story. Just a time line at this point with high points, generalities, places, times, events, themes, etc. Details can ("will") be filled in as time goes on. But this is so important for me to do. I've done a time line before. I 've written a missive here and a missive there. But, now, I want/intend for this to be/become a full history of my life, a work in (working) process, my archeological laboratory. So, I find coming to read this message from you now, both timely and affirming for me. I am sorry I did not read your note sooner. Thank you, Jerry, and Happy "New" Year to you, too.

I am glad you found my words comforting. I did not want to say too much, felt that was enough.

Kristi

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