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>From:   Dawn Gsoell[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:   Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:18 AM
>To:     [log in to unmask]
>Subject:        farewell my babies
>
>Dear Ferrets,
>Laweasel, you saved my life.  I was so depressed when Daniel brought you
>to me.  You reminded me of how it feels to laugh, and smile, and love
>again.  In order to get on with the happy part of life I got the help I
>needed to get out of the marriage that was killing me, you were there for
>me every step of the way with your soft fur, and your warm smell.  Your
>greetings and joy in just playing and living your simple life were an
>example to me that life is in fact good, and that it is worth living.  I
>love you.
>
>Thelma, my little princess.  Such a pretty, pretty girl.  Don't be afraid.
>You will be loved and cared for, and it isn't necessary to be so tough.
>You showed me that part of myself that always tries to act so tough, and
>how it is just a cover for fear.  My precious beautiful baby, play, chase
>air gremlins, and remember that I love you.
>
>Beetle you tough little lady.  Another example to me of how surviving is
>worth every bit of effort it takes.  You survived life in a garage, with
>nobody to love you, no good food, and you survived worms, fleas, and ear
>mites.  You came to my home and adjusted.  You showed me that strength and
>courage will pull a life through to the other side where things get good.
>I hope the rest of your life is comfortable and happy.  I love you.
>
>Attica.  Oh Attica, my little simple guy.  Life isn't fair is it?  You
>couldn't help the hand you were dealt.  You taught me that happiness is
>still possible even if the material you have to work with is less than
>everyone else got.  You never complained, you always just smiled.  I love
>you little guy.
>
>Samurai, my little Sammer jammer, I am so sorry that I couldn't stay by
>your side until the end.  I miss you.  I miss your games, and your company.
>You never let me down, you were my companion, and I am so sorry that you
>got sick.  God I wish I could take that for you, and that you could have
>always been healthy.  I love you.
>
>Ziggy, my buddy.  Zigman the incredible wise old guy.  When I am old I hope
>that I will enjoy life the way you do.  It made me feel so good to see you
>play, and to hold you close and love you.  Your snuffly kisses in my ear,
>and your cute way of digging as you settled into your hammock.  Please
>don't forget me, I'll see you on the other side.  I love you.
>
>Totiana, honey, I hope that you will always be the little energetic
>fireball that I know and love.  Ziggy loves you, and he knows you love him
>too.  Try not to bite people, and remember that they love you for who you
>really are.
>
>Good bye my sweet babies.  I hope there really is a rainbow bridge, I hope
>that you will meet me there.  I will never forget the joy you brought to my
>life, and I will hope that you understand as some people cannot that I
>loved you as much as I could, for as long as I did.  I will always hold a
>place in heart for your faces, your smell, and your happy ways.  It is with
>great sadness that I say good-bye.  You have taught me things about life
>that no human ever could.
>
>Your loving human, Dawn
[Posted in FML issue 2777]