I want to thank each and every one of you who took the time to send me condolences after my post about losing Merlin. Your outpouring of compassion really touched me in my time of extreme pain and heartbreak. The notes, the poems, the kind words of understanding meant more than I can adequately express. They all helped me get through those first few days. I no longer felt alone in my grief but part of a big, warm, loving family. Thank you again. You are the greatest bunch of people. I hope someday that a post I send to someone grieving will help as much as yours helped me. Pat Castle Kennels, Ltd. Where Shepherds of Distinction Reign www.castlekennels.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================