Dear FMLers, My inbox is full of sweet condolences, and I cannot thank you enough. I will respond to each of you seperately, but it will take time and I wanted you to know that I am appreciative. Yesterday we picked up Ziggy's remains. (We had him cremated) It was an odd experience, as I realized when I was handed the little box that what is inside is not my sweet Ziggy. He is, indeed, at the Rainbow Bridge. My heart still aches and tears come all too easily, but I tell myself not to be selfish -- I wouldn't want him here if he was still in pain. And, I think he'd want me to put all my love and fuzzy knowledge into taking the best possible care of Baby, Bilbo and Frodo. They, on the other hand, are doing well. Bilbo and Frodo only knew Ziggy for a short time and we kept them seperated because of their age difference. Baby shared a cage with Ziggy for two years, but she moved in with the kits when they joined the family, so as not to stress Ziggy. She knew he wasn't feeling well and we let her say good-bye on his last night on Earth. They are all getting lots of love and so am I. Again, thank you all. I never thought I'd be able to bare my heart and soul to strangers... but I've learned in the short time I've been on this list that ferret people are not strangers. (Maybe strange sometimes, but certainly not strangers) :) You are the only ones that truly understand the emotions I'm feeling, and I am blessed for having so many ferret loving friends. With love and gratitude, Crystal Baby, Bilbo & Frodo Missing Ziggy -- bless his little soul -- who waits at the Rainbow Bridge [Posted in FML issue 3704]