Dear Bailey,
I was at your tree today by myself after I got my flu shot. It was drizzling and 52 but your tree, as always, looked so beautiful against the moody sky of today’s fall day. I took several pictures to show you. I always miss you, but Fall was your favorite, just like it is mine. Joy has not been able to enjoy it as much since her bout of pneumonia. I cannot take her out in damp cold weather because I don’t want her relapsing. Florida is calling and soon she will be back in her sunshine hopefully it won’t be too hot for her as she does not like it hot and humid either. Who does that remind you of? We all know if I was a dog I would have been one of your pack for sure. Our personalities are identical. This is how your tree looks today, October 21, 2023. In a couple of weeks, I am sure all the Red Maple leaves will be gone. It’s supposed to get warm next week and I will try to get Joy over to visit, but the ticks are horrible this year, so I have been careful as we have already had a few incidents! I hope you are taking taking of all our babies in beautiful Hyfryd. You, Safari, Sabie, Tarzan, Cheetah, Freedom, and all the others are never out of my thoughts but I am happy that you are watching over everyone. I am sending you love, hugs, and kisses today and every day. I received notice the other day that someone bought our book. Do you know people buy our book from all over the world? That always makes me happy and I hope it helps others. I love and miss you my sweet Bailey girl. Love, Mommy.