oh, alicia, what a perfect tribute! the deep love and understanding you shared shines through in every word. i know you and sterling are heartbroken---it just doesn't seem fair that such a bright and brave little soul couldn't have stayed longer. but i was reminded of some lovely words in another recent tribute---"a glass half full kind of hound", and i thought that perfectly describes henry too. though your time together was too short, every moment was filled with love, and dedication to each other's safety, comfort, and happiness. and we can only imagine what hope, joy, and inspiration your special boy brought to so many others. because he was precisely where he was meant to be, i'm sure that henry's work here is not over, and his spirit will live on in many ways.
my heart aches for you in this saddest of times. sending you much love and sympathy from me and doug, and gentle nose kisses from calvin and angie