New Year

A lot of humans make New Year's Resolutions at the beginning of a year. What better resolution to make than to help animals? There is so much that people can do. And much of it is very simple to do. Any time is a good time to find out more about ways to help animals. But what a great way to start off a new year!

Happy New Year to all!

Love,
Angel Basil

Memories

Dear Basil,

It's hard to believe that it is already 2 years ago that we were getting ready to celebrate the one and only Christmas together we'd ever have. Do you remember how I had to work at the doggie day care on both Christmas and Christmas Eve? And on this day, when I got home from work you and I were sitting together and there was that loud BANG and since you didn't want to get up, I didn't get up to see what it was. Then Papa started yelling and pretty soon we got up to see the apartment in the building next to ours that was on fire. There was all the loud "pops" and glass breaking and yelling, but you didn't even care. We just sat together and were happy that I was home from work. I miss you, Sweet Pea. We should have had more Christmases together. I hope you are having a wonderful time in Heaven. You deserve it. Papa misses you, too. And we both will always love you.

Love,
Krissa

Time

Dear Basil,

The few times in my life that anything really bad ever happened, I heard that "it gets better with time". That actually was true. But not for everything. Since you've been gone, time has not helped much at all. Of course I remember the happy times and feel good when I remember you and those times. But every day the pain is still there that you are gone and it doesn't seem to feel less - just lasts for shorter periods instead of all day. I guess that's a good thing though. In a way, you still live with us..you're always in our hearts. You are loved now as always and papa and me both miss you a lot. You really are our Angel.

Love,
Krissa

Wish You Were Here

Dear Basil,

I guess you know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you and love you and wish you were here. You are a beautiful Angel. Thanks for all the love you still bring to my life. You are such a special soul.

Love and kisses,
Krissa

New Tag Game

A very special friend of mine, Adam, tagged me for a new tag game. I don't have time to make my list right now. But, for anyfur who doesn't know Adam, it would really be worth looking at his page. He is a remarkable guy! And he has some really great news in his diary. :)

I hope to get my list made soon, but we have lots of new Angels here and lots of watching over to do and well, an Angels work is never done. But we are happy to do it!

Love to all,
Basil

Always in our Hearts

Hi Angel Basil,

Can you believe you've been an Angel for a whole year? Sometimes, as you know, I feel so sad to not have you with us anymore. But you are always here in our hearts and thoughts. I do like to think of the happy memories, too. You gave us so many. And it's funny, whenever I feel happy about anything - even if it doesn't have to do with you - you come into my mind every time. It's like you and happiness are synonymous. That seems like it must be your spirit "visiting" me. Thanks for keeping in touch with your ol' mama Krissa. I miss you, sweet pea. And I love you SO much. It's good to know you are at peace.

Love,
Krissa

Our Angel

We love you so much, Basil. And we miss you with all our hearts. Your memory is and always will be alive. We cherish every second we had with you. Rest in peace, sweet pea.
Love,
Krissa and Nick

When I get to Heaven

Hi Basil,

I'm not sure how this works when we die. We leave our bodies behind so I don't know what we "look" like once we go to Heaven, but when I pass on, the first face I hope to see is yours. I miss you SOOOOOO much, sweet pea. Rest in peace.

Love forever,
Krissa

One Year Ago

Dear Basil...
Well sweet pea, it was exactly one year ago today that you, me and papa left Brooklyn and flew on that big plane all the way to Germany. I was and am SO PROUD of you! You were so brave. Remember how I had to take you out of your safe carrier to walk through that stupid metal detector? You were so brave. And then when I put you back in, the people working security took your carrier over to a table far away from where I was. I was almost in tears and a nice man from Customs (?) told me to go sit with you. I guess they were checking papa and me extra close because of the "security" mark they made on our tickets. And I guess they did that because we were flying one-way. I don't know. I just remember that you were SO brave. We had to sit around that big scary airport waiting to get on the plane. Then we finally were on our way. The nice people on Lufthansa let me keep your carrier in my lap the whole time. And you were so brave all the way. I don't like to think about that trip and everything from the time we landed because it is a nightmare for me. I like to remember us all together at home in Brooklyn. But I do remember how brave you were through everything when we moved. And I am so proud of you. I miss you more than I can ever say, sweet pea. And I love you and I am proud of you - forever.
Love,
Krissa

Answered Prayers

Maddie, Josh and Carrie are going home today! Thanks to all who have prayed for her and our family. It has meant so much to all of us. :)