Kim, I'm not sure I should say thank you for sending your post about Lynette because I'm crying so hard, but thank you anyway. We do need to remember that sometimes circumstances are out of a person's control. I hope your friend was able to tell Lynette how well they are doing now, and I hope she is in a better situation for herself and her children. I'm just as cynical for the most part - it's one reason I don't rescue I couldn't keep my mouth shut - but I do feel so bad for anyone that suffers any kind of abuse. Hugs, Ann Barzda Hillcrest Ferrets [Posted in FML issue 4455]