A year of highs and lows..

[Mericet]

And today is a double whammy.

As I noted in Dan's post on Snap, we had to make that decision as well. We said goodbye to Vavushka earlier this morning:

Warm light coming from far below,
Twinkling, sparkling is the candle's glow.
All is well up on the ridge,
The place we know as Rainbow Bridge.

Furbabies sleeping in heaven's light,
Tended by candles in the night.
Peaceful dreams be theirs to keep,
As they slumber in this night so deep.

Hearts on earth that miss them so,
Take comfort in the candle's glow.
Watching for them in skies above,
Bound eternally by a cord of love.



Just as sad is the fact that my wife and I are separating. This weekend I am moving my big furniture. It is as good a separation as can be hoped for.

As difficult as both these decisions were, they are for the best. Vavushka is in a better place and I am restarting on a new page in my life.

But as sad as these events are, I have a lot of highs as well. Doing exceptionally well in school, elected president of the SGA, meeting wonderful people and enjoying what I am doing tremendously.

[VINMAN]

I'm so sorry Neil.

[Groesbeck Hurricane]

Neil,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you! Very difficult time of life.

David

[Schrup]

Sorry for your loses Neil. I too have had a terrible year, probable the worst of my life. I hope 2013 treats us much better.

[Mericet]

Thank you everyone.

[Baz]

Hey Neil.....Vavushka was quite the beauty....you are a good man to care for her so much.

Very nice poem as well. I'm going to keep that one if you don't mind.

You still have a LOT Pelicans here for you come what may...but sounds like you have a good handle on where you are at the moment...best wishes going forward...don't be a stranger!

[syncroid]

Neil, My sincere condolences to you. R.I.P. Vavushka. I'm sure Vavushka and Snap have already met on the other side of the bridge and are kicking up sand chasing seagulls. (Catch and release of course) Keep your chin up.