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<DIV>Blueberry died this afternoon.</DIV>
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<DIV>I can't believe I'm writing those words. I can't believe that my
Bluesel, my Bear, my Velcro dog, is gone and that I'll never ever hold her again
and feel how she snuggled right into my body and put her chin on my shoulder and
sighed and went right to sleep. </DIV>
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<DIV>I can't write about her, I can't think about her, there's just this
terrible cold emptiness in this dark place.</DIV>
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<DIV>She and I fought so hard against this disease. We tried so hard and
did everything. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you from both of us to all of you wonderful people -- I can't find
the words to tell you how much your love has meant. I couldn't have made
it through the last two months of this devastating illness
without your incredible support when we were wandering
alone. I treasure each of your e-mails, your shipments of drool -- all the
love with which you embraced my sick little baby and me. Your love and
understanding made us feel that we weren't alone in this cruel battle.
This is a true family.</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm sorry to write with bad news, but I wanted you to know. Please
keep her held tightly in your heart and prayers, and never forget this sweet,
joyous love muffin.</DIV>
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