To all who know Ms. Troy Lynn Eckert , Founder of Ferret Family Services and those who have only heard of her. I am posting this message, asking NOT for sympathy, but for support from fellow ferret defenders, lovers, companions, caregivers. Last Saturday morning, Troy Lynn lost someone very near and dear to her. It was sudden and very unexpected. She is grieving deeply, and has allowed me to make a post for her. Troy Lynn , did write that she will, once she has found her composure, write you all about this "gentle" man, we know as Ray. Knowing the little that she, herself revealed to me, in phone conversation and email. Having received a very tearful phone call, the Sa. eve of his passing, I know her grief, as best I can. Troy Lynn, being the quiet, unassuming person, who is a champion for ferrets, everywhere, is doing her best, as she must work 6 days a week, as well as manage to care for the ferrets in her own home, while trying to manage her grief. She operates as FFS, with out a staff, but of 1, herself and an answering machine. That is a lot to EXPECT, from anyone, but knowing TL, she will do it, she must. She has ferrets that depend on her! This post is not going out , as I repeat again, NOT for sympathy, but for EMOTIONAL support. If, you have it in your heart, please send some comforting words to [log in to unmask] or snail mail; Troy Lynn Eckert PO Box 186 Manhatten, Kansas 66505-0186 [Posted in FML issue 4586]