Dearest Ted: Almost 10 months ago I experienced the roughest month of my life. Although you were almost 17 the cancer came on unexpectedly, and we lost you so very very quickly. Those 30 days are so bittersweet; watching you weaken and knowing I was losing you tore my heart out. But I am grateful beyond words to have had every day to spoil you, cuddle you and shower my love and attention on you even more so than I'd done all those years! What a valiant brave soul you were. And oh how I love you. I can talk about you now with more laughter than tears, but the tears still come some nights when I miss the way your tiny body nestled perfectly against my hip. Your picture is next to our bed and every night we include you in our prayers, thanking God for all the wonderful years we had together. Teddy, I know we will see you again, I know you are healthy & happy & running free, wildly yapping at other dogs. Someday we will be together for time and all eternity, and seeing your beautiful yorkie face will bring me so much joy. Until then, my Teddles, "be a good boy & guard the house". I love you. Mama