Hi, Joanne, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing. Yes, the angel-versaries are a challenge particularly when our heart is still so ever mindful of special events.

I'm glad to know Kasper is finding his own special place in your heart. Your beloved Zoe is very proud of you for giving him a loving home. If it's any consolation to you, when I was taking care of my mom, we found ourselves adopting a feral kitten who kept my mom company while I was at work during the day, and they bonded very closely together. A couple of years later my mom proceeded to convince me that we needed a dog, too, which at first I was not thrilled because I felt I didn't have time between a job and taking care of my mom to give the dog adequate attention, nor did we have the finances. But I relented and never regretted it as we were blessed with our mixed Lab / Border Collie puppy whom we named Samson. Holly, my mom's cat, was thoroughly disgusted that a "dog" had come into her domain and proceeded to heckle the dickens out of him for two years - - which is the length of time it took her to realize that "the dog" was in her home to stay. They eventually became very good friends. I'm hoping that this will be the case with your Zack and Kasper, too.

Thank you again so very much for sharing with us how you are doing, Joanne. I hope you and your family will have a very blessed holiday season. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Zoe.

Peace and blessings,
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