It's been a long road of emotions since my baby-girl (and first) left me
in November - Chipper.  Death does not come easy to me, and I've dealt
with a lot it in the past couple of years when my parents passed away.
 
I've been taking my sweet-ass time adopting some fuzzballs again.  For
those of you that have youngins', old age and illness wear on your heart.
One shelter has been holding a trio for me till I'm ready to adopt again.
 
Since Thanksgiving weekend I have been 'fostering' a foster ferret from
another family on extended weekends.  (Trying to slowly get back into
ferrets in my home and job situation.)
 
Miss Casey will be 9 years old this spring.  She is advanced adrenal and
not a surgical candidate.  Melatonin will be started today and Lupron
considered down the road.
 
Casey's enthusiasm, joy, and dooking remind me of what life is about -
It's short and enjoy it.  She brings me happiness that I can't fully
explain.
 
Shari Gunter
Triangle Ferret Lovers club, NC
www.trifl.org
[Posted in FML issue 4074]