15-Sep-2010

Dear Dom,

This day last year (Wed) you looked like you were getting better.  The steroids seem to have brought your inflammation down and you were becoming yourself again - less agitated, talking more, and smiling at people.   You also had your first meal since the day you were checked in at the hospital (Sat).  As soon as you got your Mac N Cheese you were ready to eat.  I had to slow you down since you were eating too fast.   Mummy and I were feeling hopeful that you were getting better and we could all come home soon.

I forgot to mention to you in my letter yesterday (Tuesday) the same day last year, you were getting visits from famous people.  You talked to David Beckham about how you played soccer in the summer and how you kicked the ball so well.  You also got visits from Justin Bieber and Shakira.  When I was there during the day, you got a visit from Build-A-Bear.  There were a lot of famous personalities who gave you pictures and autographs that I didn't know about.

This afternoon when I was running around our neighborhood, I saw Gracie, the cat on Pembrook.  You used to like and pet her but she's always been shy.  Mummy and I walked to Jons restaurant and had dinner.  We saw the turtles at the front and we remembered how you liked to look at them.  Also while we were walking and talking about you the lamppost lights turned off - hopefully it was a sign from you.

We miss you so much Dom.  It's been so painful this week and I'm rewinding myself to last year when you were still alive.

I love you Dom,
Dad


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