A friend left me today. He passed in his sleep God gave him to me just a little over 4 years ago. Finding him started my wonderful life as I know it. His name was Merlin he was a true embassador for ferrets. He had many a fan, he was in parades, horse expo, Car shows, model shows, and most recently a Craft fair where a little boy fliped out of his mind at a chance to hold my friend. He was held and patted by thousands of people in his life. Sandee he left me in his sleep and I never got a chance to say good bye. He never told me he wasn''t well last night when I held him and put him to bed. I put him at 7 years old and I believe it was his heart. He took my heart in return. My heart will mend but I still miss him so. His buddies Wizard and Dale left last year so I'm sure they are now back together. I miss them all. Tell them and the many others in my group that I loved them while they were here and will see them again. [Posted in FML issue 4409]