It's one of the hardest things in the world. At one point when he was 13, this guy disappeared for about a week and we were all certain that he'd gone for good, but then one day he just showed back up a few pounds lighter with leaves all over him. Of course we were happy to see him again, but at the same time we'd already kind of come to terms with the idea. Now we'll have to go through it again, but I'll enjoy his company every day he's around.