[laurenr]

Papi, you have no idea how you have touched my heart in the past few days since finding the memorial thread about your terrible loss of your Kassie Kisses. I am not sure if you read my post, but I am going to post it again here:
"OMG! I just found this thread for the first time tonight. I have no words, I am so moved, touched by everything I have read, I'm actually I sitting here hiccuping through my tears, wiping my eyes because I cannot see through the blur. To read about Papi's unimaginable loss... all you wonderful, wonderful people's kind responses, actions and words, from the amazing poems to those simply breathtaking pictures. I feel like I want to shout it to the sky, how amazing you all are, and Papi, I just want to send you sooooo much comfort and love. I know only too well what you went through with your beloved little Kassie. My precious little Tigger had the same horrendous disease last year MHDSRIP.

And so now, I am heading over to the thread on the Yorkie train for Papi's new baby.
Papi, when my Tigger died, I thought my heart would break. I cried so much, was inconsolable for weeks. I want you to know, that when my precious little puppy Mango came bouncing into my life, several months later, with all her ridiculous little antics, she soothed my sadness, restored the smile to my face, lessened the ache I felt for my little boy. She does not replace him, but is such a totally joyful addition to my little family. No matter the bad day, one look at that little face, puts a smile in my heart.....

Papi, I just want to add one more thing...... the reason why you have touched me so deeply. You remind me soooo much of my amazing, wonderful father, who was my best friend his entire, precious life. He too was besotted with his little Yorkie, Toffee. The way you describe the little stories about her, that funny little dance she did........ I can close my eyes and smile, because I see my wonderful Daddy dancing in our garden back home with his precious little furbaby. It takes a truly amazing human being to share with us what you did. Wish I could see you in person, so I could give you the same great big hug that I would give my Dad, if he were still with me.

Bless you, and I can't wait to see your happy ending. With soooooo much love,
Lauren"

Let the name Patti of Condordia always remind you of how many hearts you touched here at Yorkie Talk. I have looked at all your pictures on the gifts a la heart page; they both warm and break my heart at the same time.
In the next few days, we will all be watching as little Patti begins her journey into your life and your loving arms.