Our "Big Chores", you survived brain surgery in March of 2004 at the age of 12 performed by the talented staff at Va. Tech.  You recovered so beautifully and always greeted your Momma when she came home.  You loved your treats and loved to sun yourself on your own deck.  But you could not survive your latest malady and your Mom and Dad both are brokenhearted with your loss.  We feel the same feelings that others experience, guilt, blame, anger, sadness.  We love you Big Chores and you'll always be in our hearts.  You were such a huge part of our lives and everywhere we look we can see you.  We have wonderful memories of you playing with your big ball that you were so proud of.  You had a beautiful face and the cutest top knot on your head.  We miss you so much and now only one week later your ball playing buddy Chlois is gone too!  I guess she felt she needed to keep you company so I hope you are both happy and healthy once more.  There is a huge void in our hearts and a huge pit in our stomachs.  You can never be replaced and you will never be forgotten.  Fairwell our faithful and loving companion.  One day we'll cross the bridge together!