Well, honestly JoAnn, my day was sad. One of our cats, Zack, started to have trouble breathing last Wed. I thought he had a cold and took him to the vet on Sat. She said his larynx was not opening and closing properly plus he sounded like he had asthma. I blamed the pollen from keeping our doors opened last weekend because the weather was so beautiful. Anyway, after xrays and bloodwork, which was perfect, we took him home and we had to give him prednesone for the breathing. We took him back last night because he wasn't eathing and didn't sound any better (we were syringe feeding him but felt like we were force feeding him). Anyway, the doctor said that the xray they took today looked like a different cat. His lung had collapsed and behind it was a large mass that they couldn't see on Sat. It was in a spot that is inoperable, so we had to put him to sleep. He was 13. We are very sad, but happy he went quickly as he always was active and hated to be restrained in any way.
Maybe there is a DIS meadow in Heaven for all our beloved pets. Wouldn't that be wonderful.
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!! 
I'm glad i took that one more day off yesterday, it really seemed to help. I'm still a bit congested, but my head doesn't feel like it's going to explode anymore! 
