[Gpdd] Re:Announcement: Unfinished postings and another sad day

[Off1Knight at aol.com]

Please forgive me but this email was sent before it was completed, so I am 
resending it...I would extend my deepest and most sincere sympathy on the losses 
of both WINSTON and MATTIE. There never seems to be any break in the constant 
loss of our loved ones and as we approach the holiday, I fear that more are 
about to cross the bridge. Holidays are often the time when sadness occurs. I 
know how difficult it is and I also know that my words only serve to speak for 
the hearts of all of those who have bid our gifts from God a final good bye. 
I'm not sure of WINSTONS age but I know Vic is suffering daily in just knowing 
WINSTON is not there to pat and to love. I only say this because we ALL know 
how much love we have for our little ones and it is all we can do when they 
cross the bridge. MATTIE was about 4 and then some and though close to the 
average it is heartbreaking regardless. Lynette mentioned she was having MATTIE 
cremated but doesn't know what to do with the ashes. Well, as you all know GEORGE 
was part of every lunch and dinner and ate on the table ALL the time. Long 
before he became ill, I went to a local craft store and made finished a small 
box, put a picture of his mother and me on the inside top, a scroll of the 
Rainbow Bridge poem inside and a picture of GEORGE on the top. I also had a plaque 
made with his name on it. This is where his ashes are. The box stays on the 
table where he would be and he is HOME.  Yes, patting the box is not nearly the 
same but it is HIM and it helps my heart so this is one place to place his your 
little guys ashes. I also read in the latest GPDD that Stacy has lost her 
GIZMO to the bridge. I am so happy that he was not suffering long for it is that 
suffering that tars your heart apart. Your helping him across the bridge was a 
difficult decision but you exhibited the greatest strength in making it. GE
ORGE will keep him close on the other side as he does all that cross. So once 
again, I am sorry for the partial post and VERY sorry for the many losses and 
may God bless them and keep them safe and help you through the pain you feel at 
this moment.

Sincerely,

Joseph C. Petrillo. GEORGE the guinea pigs Daddy forever