To the FML:
 
        I am afraid that none of my posts have gotten through over the last
     two days, but I'll try one more.
 
        I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas,
     a Happy Holidays, and hope that the coming new year brings health and
     joy to all of my two- and four-legged friends on the FML.
 
        It has been a pleasure to talk with and meet so many of you over
     the last year, and, at this time of year, I am grateful for so many
     things.  I am grateful for Governor Engler for giving such a wonderful
     Christmas present to the people of his state; I am grateful for C-pi
     and her victory against the odds, and for the other many ferrets out
     there who keep on going despite my best medical advice  :).  I am
     grateful for the cards, pictures, and letters that many of you have
     sent me this Christmas (and my ferrets thank you for the treats).  I
     am grateful for the new presence of my good friend Charlie Weiss on
     the  FML, and encourage any vets to sign on and let us all benefit
     from your experience. I am grateful for Chris and Bill, because the
     FML is both a tremendous effort, and above all, a tremendous success.
     I am grateful that in some small way, I have had the opportunity to
     help out some of you this year.
 
        I am grateful for your indulgence over the last few weeks as my
     presence on the FML has been scarce.  My father yesterday had
     successful triple bypass surgery; we have been on pins and needles for
     the last ten days as he was in a holding pattern at the hospital.  And
     for this, I am also grateful.
 
       May everyone on the FML be blessed with the peace and joy of this
     holiday season.
 
       Bruce Williams, DVM                 Department of Veterinary Pathology
       [log in to unmask]         Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
       (202) 782-2600/2602                    Washington, D.C.  20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1064]