CJ, I do not know what to say except that you did everything you could to help her. I cannot even comprehend what you must be going through, but please, let me know how I can help. You know how to reach me. I think CJ has said it best when she stated how short life is and how some things just are not worth it. I had a major eye opener this week, as well. My brother had to undergo triple bypass surgery at age 37. He is my second sibling that has had this at this age. My concern is that I will be next. So, I have come to the conclusion that I will no longer fight for the ferrets or continue to be part of this community. When I think back, life was much simpler for me prior to becoming "involved" and I just simply enjoyed my own ferrets. I will continue to help my friend with her shelter, but that is it. I am quite sure that some of you are jumping for joy, doing high fives, screaming "hooray", but I hope at the same time you stop and realize the same thing I have...it could save your health. These animals are to be enjoyed, not fought over. Live and learn. To CJ, I hope that those employees at your workplace who put her down, etc...for standing up for what she believed, feel terrible for how they treated her. It is a hard lesson for them to learn, I am sure, but at least they realize it. I hope they find her murderer and that you are safe! I am worried about you. Thank you to those of you who have been supportive of me. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to contact me privately. To BIG, I hope you continue to run the FML and that you don't burn out. I am sorry if I contributed to any of your exhaustion. It was not worth it. Please people, STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS (or at least, your ferrets). Take care, Danielle [Posted in FML issue 3867]