Greetings to all FML'rs, with Dooks from the heart and soul. First, I would like to give my heartfelt condolances to all who have had their fuzzies leave this physical world for the Rainbow Bridge. I wish I could send individual condolances, for my heart breaks and my tears fall along with each of you. However, I strongly believe that we shall see our beloved fuzzies/canines/felines/whatevers at the Bridge, when we leave this physical world for the spiritual world. According to the Torah (Old Testament - first 5 books), when God created, everything was perfect and good. Only mankind fell from grace and sinned. Also, in the Book of Isaiah, and also quoted by Jesus of Nazareth, "The Lion shall lay down with the Lamb, and the Child shall put his hand into the Adders den and not be harmed" this is in regards to the end of time. In the New Testament (The Gospel according to Matthew, Chapter 5, 6, & 7 - The Sermon on the Mount), Jesus said that "Your Heavenly Father knows when even the sparrow falls from the sky." I believe that the Great Creator would not allow His Creatures to die and be no more. But for the scientific mind, in physics, it is stated that energy cannot be created nor destroyed by ordinary means, only change form. Life is energy and that energy changes from the visual form to the spirit form - this is my belief. I am sorry that I have not been able to assist with various programs to raise funds for shelters or to go after those pet stores (really prisons), but I do support you in my heart. Funds are extremely tight due to extensive dental and medical concerns. Besides breaking a tooth (a molar) which requires root canal (4 of them) and a crown, I am having difficulty with the pancreas, gallbladder and liver and the tests sofar have been inconclusive. I cannot see a specialist until Late August. Just to let you know that I read the mail, but have not been up to writing - this thing is dragging me down physically, but not spiritually. Keep the faith, Love God, Love the Ferrets and all of God's creatures, for we all came from the Creator who loves us. Peace to one and all. And God's blessings to everyone. I pray daily for each of you and for each fuzzy. Rev.Ronald L. Sims, D.D.& Family: 3 (or 4, 5, 6) hooman beans owned by 6 ferts, 5 to 7 canines, 4 to 5 felines and 10 fish (numbers depend on daughter who moves in and out) [Posted in FML issue 3820]