Hello from Boston!

I just returned from another trip to the Caribbean. It's a nice change from the cold weather in Boston and the cold weather we've been having in Las Vegas lately. I am on-call the next two days, but hope to be able to fly to Reno on Christmas Day to spend a day with my parents before returning to Boston. Beth is in El Paso for Christmas with her family. Brian and Rene are in Las Vegas with her family for the holidays. It's so wierd being all spread out... growing up isn't always a fun thing!

Beth and I received some very sad news the other day... our kitty, Mokey, is in the early stages of kidney failure and won't be with us much longer. We knew there were problems, but thought they could be fixed by some magic pill. Unfortunately, she only has a few months left with us. That breaks our hearts. She has been so loving... always cuddling and full of affection. I just don't know what we'll do without her, especially Beth since Mokey is her companion when I'm gone. I guess I am in mourning for both Mokey and Beth. I am just so sad. She's so cute... I dread not having her soft little body to hold and cuddle, those big brown eyes and her little bat ears.

We'll just have to cherish the next few months as much as we can, and hope that she can go happily and peacefully -- and without pain. I love my little kitty...