Some time around 11pm, Riley left us.  I'm sure she was gone before then,
but everything was over by then.  I am very sad to see the intrepid Riley
go.  She was the feistiest, most ornery little girl, but she was also the
one who like to snuggle the most and never got sick.  I am thankful this
was not a long drawn out ordeal.  She went peacefully, outside the cage
(she hated the cage), with those who loved her most.  I am so thankful
for the time we had together.  I will miss finding piles of socks and
stuffed animals hidden away.  She was the master thief.
 
Sandee, please look for Riley.  She will be the wise old woman with lots
of fire.  Please have Jako and especially Rikki there to see her.  Rikki
was her long time cage mate, so I am sure they will have plenty to talk
about.  Also, direct her to a large cave to store things in.  As I said
before, she loved to steal things.  She will also need a lot to eat.
She lost her appetite for a while here, but I am sure she will be ready
to catch up.  Let he know we love and miss her.
 
Finally, we have a three year old that will notice something is wrong.
Any ideas on how to break this to her?  We are religious and will
incorporate our beliefs, but any advice is helpful.
 
Thanks for all the support.
 
James, Melissa, Kassidy & Jasmine
 
Loving:  Bebe, Fred & Max
Missing:  Wheezer, Pym, Rikki, Jako, Riley
[Posted in FML issue 4514]