Good Afternoon Lapis,

Pain is universal in many aspects. Do not feel guilty for something that has you overwhelmed. We as humans have a gift/curse of analytic evaluation. Every decision we make can always be reversed as a negative somehow. The truth is Lapis, you picked up everything to move to a foreign place out of sheer love for your mother. The pain of Alzheimers is devastating and I grieve for you to have to witness something like that. Know that in your heart, you did the best you could for two years. When your own health is compromised, it’s time to let those who are trained professionals deal with quality of care.

Onto your beloved pet. Each day you share with your pet is something that you must cherish since their time on Earth is so unfairly short. I recall having to put down my 16 year old Irish setter when I was in college and how painful that was for me to witness first hand. Life is so precious. I urge you to relish in the moments remaining. Do not ignore the fears, doubts and loneliness that clouds your mind currently. Stare into the fogs of emotion and remember that despite what you may think, you are never truly alone. Each person that we lose never truly leave. They live forever in the memories we have made with them. Enjoy the days Lapis. We get so few of them on this Earth.

Let your light shine towards the stars,

TyHo22