Every once in a while something big hits you over the head to make you
realize everything is ok!

We have been unemployed here since mid November which does not instill
much Holiday spirit, worrying how long you can keep a roof over your
and the critters heads .. BUt we had Thanksgiving, friends are
wonderful.

Moving towards the Holiday-- losing a few not old ferrets from hospice
due to terminal conditions... adds to the mix. Then the ice storm. One
of the hospices regained power Sat night, another not until yesterday,
still one director is i the cold... much to think about- the main
building kept warm. More storms due Weds and Saturday.

Today all is fine, our hospice homes are again warm, and shelter Dad
volunteers today bringing coffee to the local firemen who are battling
a five alarm fire in town. The home a total loss.

I guess it does not matter there is no tree and pretty packages. We
are safe & warm today .. and that is what really matters. Messy cages
to clean are certainly better that living in a box in the cold. Small
reminders to be thankful for what we have, not what we have not.

Alicia shelter Mom
www.ferretwise.org

[Posted in FML 6185]