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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi my friends</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm writing just a small note to thank all of you
who wrote us beautiful words about the passing of my sweet old man, my
eternal boy, Xaxa da Basset Colaco.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It means a lot each and every mail, to know that
even though we are far and have never met in person, we are in each other's
hearts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am answering, slowly, each mail and card
separately, because every time the tears come, as I remember my baby. But then I
remember what a strong boy he was, to be able to live 14 years and 9 months and
98% of them with good health, huge appetite, strong bark and a way of conquering
every one who met him. He loved everyone and every living (and not living, like
the fence to our neighbor) being.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Now my mission is to care for Violeta. The
ex-husband works the whole day and when dating, some nights he is out
too. Now without Xaxa, Violeta, my baby girl, who hates to be
alone is every weekdays alone, blind, by herself in that
house.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>When I adopted her as a baby I promised her she
would have a great life. Dadperson heart is broken too to see her in this
situation so I will try to buy a small apartment where dogs are accepted.
Dadperson even offered to give a part of the down payment.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The problem is the @&%$* student loan
debt I have with the government.(PLEASE, I'M NOT ASKING FOR MONEY AT
ALL, THAT'S NOT THE POINT). I am praying that my father, who knows,
realizing about Violeta's loneliness and blindness, will help lending me part
with the down payment too, in this way who knows the 30 thousand student loan
won't matter much and I get a mortgage for a small apartment. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I'm saying the amount because if there is a
bank person or mortgage specialist in the drool, you can give me some hints
because I don't know anything about it. I hope to be able to change from
part time to full time at work . I've been 5 years in the company so it might
not be that difficult.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>But if worse comes to worse I will rent an
apartment of Calgary Housing (subsidize living) where they accept dogs and
then my baby and I will live together again. This is the important: we both
won't be alone anymore. I will teach her some of the hints of the "blind dog"
book, with the power chair that is as heavy as a truck, we will be able to go
for walks in the summer...I see a bad thing bringing a good one for both of
us. Maybe that's Xaxa-Angel already helping his sister and momma (and dadperson
who is sad for Violeta's solitude)</FONT> <FONT size=2 face=Arial>. Now he
wags his wings helicopter-style and help his family down here.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Well, for a little note it became quite a long
mail.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Again, thanks you all for being with us on such a
difficult time. You are my big North-American family and I love you all, my
Drool-Family.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I will write Xaxa's eulogy later.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Love and healing Sardine-Drool to all who
need,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Virginia, Violeta, Dadperson and Xaxa-Angel
ATB</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(wagging his wings helicopter style to all his
friends here on earth)</FONT></DIV>
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