So last night John was out for about 5 hours or so at his Mage game. When he came home, I ran into his arms, sobbing. Never have I felt so lonely when he was gone, even when he was in Germany for almost two weeks. Sure, I missed him, but I wasn't really alone at home - I always had Nick. I always had another important presence, someone else that I ( Read more... )

...and things are getting a little easier. I called the pet crematory today and picked out the urn for Nick's ashes - the brochure says how they're really called 'cremains', but that just sounds fake and silly - and we will be getting him back on Thursday. He will be placed on the shelf next to Ezra, where they will be forced to get along for all ( Read more... )