I have an older lady-Bea- who works part time for me who is as sweet as honey and as naive as a child in many ways. Her dearest friend of 20 years just died, and she was in tears when she came back from the funeral. The tears stemmed from her anger. Alice had been a volunteer at a Catholic hospital during those 20 years she knew Bea, and had extended many kindness' to hundreds of others there. She believed in God, and was in church on her knees before the Lord every morning. Bea called everyone at the hospital that Alice had touched in a special way to let them know that Alice had died, and to inform them of the funeral-literally 5 minutes away. NO ONE attended the funeral but Bea and the family of Alice. After 20 years of working for nothing, and making what she thought were solid friends--no one could be bothered to honor the memory of Alice. It is this kind of callous disregard for a fine unselfish person that reminds me of how important it is to show my support, fellowship, and respect for those I consider to be my friends. I would express my sorrow over the loss of George by Lynn Seigel. Lynn is one of those unselfish people that gives the FML "heart." How many of us have received a card and kind word when we had a beloved ferret sick or dead?? If you only knew of how utterly unselfish she is-you would be floored. I do not want to wait until Lynn passes to say that I honor her and appreciate her many acts of kindness. I am sorry for her loss of George. I know she is in tears. You are loved and in my prayers-dear Lynn. There is Steph, and Jacqueline, and Liz, Vicki, Laurel, Kat, and So Many of you that have written to help me. My warmest thanks for all of your acts of kindness!!!!!!!!!! My gratitude for your friendship. Alice gave 20 years of her life -- never making a penny -- to a Catholic hospital. Not a single nun that knew her and all of her good works went to her funeral. May God have a special place of honor for this Christian woman. My sorrow at the loss so many of you have suffered. Ferrets are so like children in their wild abandoned playfullness,never ending inquisitive nature, lack of fear, and utter trust in us. Their loss is literally debilitating. Lisette [Posted in FML issue 3019]