So many wonderful moments have happened in our life. So many wonderful memories to cherish. So many more to come. The day we met and adopted Hercules was the beginning of many of them. Our lives truely changed the day we brought him home. Hercules had such a presence about him. A presence that no one could ignore nor would he let you ignore. He always had a way of making sure you paid attention to him regardless of what was going on. That was okay though. Our son needed us. Hercules loved all animals. From cats to dogs and yes even the skunk that sprayed him three times one fall season. We love him and he is with us in spirit. The unconditonal love will go on forever. I had Hercules' memorial service tonight. I was hoping it would give me a sense of closer. I was hoping it would happen quickly. I guess things just take time. It did help a lot though. It gave me acceptence towards his death. I love him so much. I will forever. I still cry when I get up in the morning and I still cry when I go to bed. Everyday is getting a little better. This fall season will be hard though. It was Hercules' favorite season. He loved being outdoors at that time of year. Every fall he would just love to sniff everything. I thought he was going to wear his nose out. I could never get him to come in cooperatively. He just loved that time of year. Halloween is going to be hard. I used to get a little costume for him every year. Hercules was okay about it. He was so easy going about a lot of things as long as he could be by mommy and daddy's side. I get a pumpkin every year for Herci and I carve it for him. I'll get him one this year too. I have his ashes on the mantel. I talk to him. I don't know if he can hear me. But I like to think so. My husband and I can't have kids of our own. We're okay about it. But when I think of it I can have kids. I'll just have animals. We just think that animals make great kids. Herci is our son. I truely feel that. He will be forever. My child will be in my heart forever. I love you Hercules. Carmen.