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<DIV>Wishing all of my Daily Drool family the warmest, safest, happiest
Howlidays!</DIV>
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<DIV>As I count my blessings this time of year, I think of all of you.
You've been a constant in my life since the Daily Drool was founded by our
beloved Nancy Gallagher (and King Caruso) -- was it 14 years ago? Every
day I have found laughter, tears, and friendship. Even though we have
never met, I have had the privilege of getting to know some of you in deeper and
truer ways than I know many people I see around me daily. I cherish the
friendships we have formed.</DIV>
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<DIV>And in times of desperation, you have been there for me, giving me rare
gifts of understanding, comfort, and strength. Without you, I don't know
how I could have made it through the grief and despair of losing my Blueberry a
few months ago. I printed out all the e-mails I received the have read
them over and over when I felt most lost. You have so unselfishly shared
your love, and for that I will be forever grateful.</DIV>
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<DIV>And the joys you have brought! Nigel and Llewis' irrepressible
adventures ... Brudder Elwood's humor and ongoing struggles with Elder Clara ...
Chick Magnut King BOb ... gloriously goofy Morse ... and all the others whose
stories have given me such laughter and happiness. And who have convinced
me to believe that it's actually the four-legged ones doing the writing!</DIV>
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<DIV>So many of our very special extended family have been going through really
tough times health-wise, financially, emotionally. It is a remarkable
thing that we have all been here for each other. I am grateful for it
every day.</DIV>
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<DIV>Please feel embraced by my love and thankfulness in a giant e-hug. I
hope all of you have a wonderful, safe, happy howliday season, and that you will
be blessed with health and joys throughout the new year to come. You have
already blessed me.</DIV>
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<DIV>With love,</DIV>
<DIV>Beth (Duchess ATB and Blueberry ATB)</DIV>
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PTSIZE="12"><I>---------------------------------------<BR>For Duchess and
Blueberry: "You have gone ahead and nothing is the same, leaving paw prints on
my heart that will always remain." <BR>-- Tibetan Proverb from Prayers on the
Wind</I></FONT></DIV>
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