Kim, I haven't written to you personally yet because I think I'm still stunned at the sad news of the ferret community losing KiSta. I say only the shelter, because I'm hoping we're not also losing you to this move!! I enjoy your presence! You have endured so much from people - from putting up with the craziness of the general public (as all shelters do) to being attacked and undermined by people who are supposedly on the same side - the side of the ferrets. It is such a shame that the ferret community is losing such a wonderful resource and shelter. I wouldn't hesitate in a second to recommend people go to you. A part of me hopes this is a temporary thing on your part and that you somehow manage to relocate KiSta (Illinois maybe??? <g>) or stay put where you are. But that's the selfish part of me. I know, because you know, that it's time for you to grow in a new and different. I wish only good things for you now and in the future. I thank you for all the times you jumped in to help me without hesitation. And I want you to know I have the utmost respect for you. I could only hope I would still shine like you have done in the face of such meanness and spite. You're such a wonderful person, Kim. I'm confident you'll succeed wherever you go! Kim Schilling [Posted in FML issue 3458]