[Gpdd] Re: An apology to Tex...

[Off1Knight at aol.com]

I am reposting my words of sympathy from GPDD 396 because I made an error in 
my respects to Tex on the loss of his beloved SWEETIE PIGG. It has ALWAYS been 
my desire to have the names of every little guy and girl that crosses the 
bridge remembered by all how read this digest. I mistakenly paid respects to 
SWEET PIGG. I apologize to Tex for this oversight and hopefully by correcting it 
his little one will be remembered even longer. 
At this time of celebration and joy, it seems incomprehensible that God would 
take any of our little guys from those who love him or her so much. But that 
is only in a perfect world, sadly this world we live in perfection is the 
last 
thing I have found to be the case. Evidence of that is that three of our very 
special friends have made the crossing over the Rainbow Bridge, NILA the 
bunny, TACOMA, and the precious SWEETIE PIGG. I can only offer my most 
sincere 
Condolences to their grieving mommy's and daddy's during this most difficult 
time. 
I have said do very many times that there is NEVER enough time without little 
ones. In reading the GPDD Both of the guinea pigs have enjoyed average or 
better numbers in years, SWEETIE PIGG and TACOMA, 5 1/2 and 6 Years 8 months 
respectively. NILA I am unsure of but I can only hope it was a ripe old age. 
In 
reading Tex's words, I knew exactly what he felt, all the empty firsts, all 
the 
guinea pig kisses that are no more. No more excitement walking in and feeling 
that glow within just knowing our little guy is only moments away now. They 
are 
no more and that is why ones heart will NEVER heal but rather always hold 
open 
that place where when the time comes and the daddy or mommy cross the bridge. 
THAT hole is the keyhole...and in these cases, NILA, TACOMA and SWEETIE PIGG 
are 
the keys. In mine GEORGE is my key. And I believe if we all live to be 100, 
there can only be that ONE key we will forever seek for in it is the heaven 
we 
have all been promised. Because truly a guinea pig kiss is that of an angel. 
Once again please accept my condolences and know that forever is only AFTER 
we 
are all reunited. You did good Tom and God has given SWEETIE PIGG a very 
special 
place where her new leg will allow her to reach you much sooner as YOU cross 
the bridge. I will not occur my wishes to enjoy the holiday, but not for lack 
of my hearts desire for you but I understand the respect you feel in 
remembering your little one. And for that I must agree with you.

Sincerely,

Joseph C. Petrillo, GEORGE the guinea pigs daddy now and forever