Westi is a quarter of a century old … as old as I was when she came to live with me! Time surely does march on. Make the most of it, Westianne! (I know you will!)

ps. This picture is from a few Christmas’ ago. Still captures the essence of Westi, don’t you think?

Friday was Haylee’s last day on earth. Nicole flew home from North Dakota to be with her to the end. Haylee and Nicole. Nicole and Haylee. They had an amazing connection. An intense connection. In fact, everything about Haylee was intense. Her energy. Her fierceness. Her love for Nicole. Especially her love for Nicole. And Nicole’s for her. A love that will transcend the boundaries of mortal life and death. A friendship that will last forever.