We Love You Lightning

It is with heavy, heavy heart that I'm letting everyone know that January 10th, 2011 at 11:50 a.m., Judi and I had no choice but to have Lightning put down.  After last week's visit with the vet, we were informed that Lightning's kidneys were about 75% shut down.  We brought him home, and prayed for the best...but to no avail.  Saturday and Sunday, Lightning wouldn't eat anything, and even pretty much stopped drinking water too.  At 14-1/2 years old to the day, Lightning has blessed our lives more than we could've ever imagined.  We are having him cremated, and upon our return to NY in April we will see to it that Lightning finally rejoins his brother Thunder, overlooking Dad's pond.  I will be laser engraving granite in memorial of both of them.

Lightning Bug, Mommie and I miss you something terrible already.  Thank You for 14-1/2 years of pure joy.  You will NEVER be forgotten.