Adopting Jenkins (his gotcha day was in Nov) really was a good thing for me. He looks SO much like Leonard, but his personality is NOTHING like him. I think the combination works out perfectly. I can "channel" Leonard through Jenkins. Ok... not really.
Petting, talking, and playing with Jenkins often reminds me of happy times with Leonard. I can remember Leonard with a smile, rather than gut wrenching sadness. It is kinda like if Jenkins was Leonard's son... that kind of thing. I see some of Leonard's likeness, but love Jenkins for who he is.
Gotta run. Someone is at the door. They are wearing white coats...