i dont know how many of you read my story Ferret Dad Award, about two 1/2 weeks ago (maybe more?), or not, but it was informing the FML about a compassionate man who runs a rescue shelter, Mr. Elmore, (web site: http://www.dookieshouse.org/)who i appreciate more then you ll ever know. he s the one who saved, and gave back my seraph, Button, her life.(*& so many other lucky ones) you guys wont believe what has happened to me! not only did i get a healthy Button back/ along with the addition of a special, shelter girlie, Fuzzy Jumper, but after all that Mr. Elmore has done,- he has done more! yesterday i received a big box at my door step. i didnt open it b/c i thought it was a Christmas gift (in deed it was! but not who or what i was thinking...)from my mother. i knew she d have a fit if i even looked at that box. so later when she arrived home from work, asked me in the kitchen with a surprised look, who is this from? i looked at her in, ? i went ahead, & opened the box. i paused, knocked for six, at what i saw. my facial reactions were like what is going on! **i am very moved my this kindness & generosity one can have. in this package, enclosed was: a huge (Real ferrets, ...lol.)Play Tube! 2 tubes of Ferret-vite, ferret drops, 1 lb container of a Nupro ferret supplement, half dozen of these wonderful edible french fries-(kids love them. when i open the package there in, it s everyman for himself out here! Button goes wild- ....& maybe a bit aggressive almost, for hers! she had a hissing fit when F.J. touched her piece & tried to sneak an extra bite. of course i comforted FJ & gave her another part of it w/ a warm cuddle. she is the softest sweetest baby, always at your toes, or trying to tickle me w/ Button in my now- b/c of them, cozy bed)-also, along w/ this was another bottle of Furotone, to help them grow back a more, shinier, healthy coat! AND when i looked deeper today, stuck away in one of the corners of the box-was a very sweet, pair of ferret earrings for me. how very thoughtful : ) i was definitely & still am, in such shock. i cant believe he would do something so benevolence. it seems all he does is give, and that s not only in my eyes, every1 that knows him must also agree. if you want to help out all the fuzzies, his web page is: http://www.dookieshouse.org/. i already got my big, happy, holiday gift-my kids. so, this is considered more then icing on top of the cake. meaning absolutely so much more to me, then i ever expected. *it s triple the icing on top-of a-double-layered, cake : )) note that: this time of year is the time of year your almost required to give to people. you give things that don t have meaning, you buy things for people who expect you to, (or expect too much? you know what i m talking about) does that actually give you satisfaction? something under-appreciated? but do*remember, a present is just an excuse saying sorry for your gift.*... why not give[ yourself] a gift of gratification? surprise someone who doesn t expect it. who is greatful -a shelter, such as the one who saved buttons & Fuzzy Jumpers life & quality, along with all the other s stories we haven t heard about from this shelter. http://www.dookieshouse.org/ little gifts are always thought of as BIG, these kindhearted individuals appreciate every bit of donation or items you make & send. do help the furry little community in need instead of an item, over-priced, that you ll use once, store it somewhere, for a rainy day & forget about it shortly after. your gift/donation will simply make you feel you did som ething important, which you did, -this will be an inspiring feeling of worth, knowing you, by hand, gave something really amorous. that my friends is a fulsome, thought for a gift. -thankyou all for listening!! kimberly, Fuzzy Jumper, & Button!!! [Posted in FML issue 3988]