Oh Gayle it is so hard to loose a pet. Saying a prayer for the poor furbaby. I have been the same weight for quite a while. I know what the problem is. No exercise and some poor food choices. I haven't gained either, but with no exercise my clothes don't fit as well. I need to get of my lazy butt and do something. Good luck to everyone. I love, love batiks. I had a hard time parting with the one I sent in. I have some batiks that I think aren't that pretty or my kind of colors but I still love them.