I have been asked several times lately about the next card exchange. I am going to go ahead and announce this one a little early as it may take more preparation time for some of us. The next card exchange will be for Memorial Day. While this holiday is a time set aside for us to honor and remember those who have given up their lives in service to our great nation, I feel this is a difficult holiday to try to celebrate by holding a card exchange. As I am sure most of us do, I know people who have sacrificed their lives so I may enjoy the freedoms I have. I simply cannot send out cards wishing people a Happy Memorial Day. I don't believe I am alone in my feelings. So after some careful consideration, I have decided to go ahead and have the card exchange, but it won't be a Memorial Day Exchange-at least not in the traditional sense of the holiday. It will be an exchange that gives us a chance to remember the ferrets we have loved and lost-those precious babies who graced our lives for such a short time before passing on to a better place. If you would like to join in this card exchange, what you will need to do is to write about a special ferret in your life that is no longer with you. The FML has always been a place where we can share our sorrow. We, unfortunately, read almost daily of someone's loss. Being able to share our sorrow with people who understand helps us to heal. The actual exchange will not take place until the end of May, so this is only the first call. If you have a ferret whose life you would like to celebrate and share with others, please let me know and I will add you to the list! As always, we will be collecting a dollar for SOS. Donations are not required to join in the exchange, but your dollars are always welcome. Judy Cooke Tyson, Hope and Einstein Precious Lily, Chaucer and Boomer! [Posted in FML issue 3767]