After a week in Chiang Mai, my first holiday in a year I came home to a bit of a hard situation. Sante hadn't approved while we were away, and this morning, we had to put him to sleep. This is maybe the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I loved him so much, and it is so hard to not feel like we are responsible for his situation. It was out of our hands from the beginning.

To Sante, on this hot summer day, I will miss you.

Sante Reungsawat-Burtch. October 15th, 2005-March 11th, 2006

Rest in Peace.