When it is time for a beloved ferret to leave, there is no amount of love that can keep him or her here. It is their time. We love them and we build our worlds around them, but when they get called to a better, brighter place, there is little we can do about it, but miss them. They leave such huge holes in our hearts! Sometimes the circumstances surrounding the departure of the little one is such that it makes us question ourselves. Was it our fault? Did we do all we could? Could we have done something - anything, differently? Hope says no. We do what we can and we can do no more. There are special people out there who are questioning themselves right now. Hope is sending healing thoughts in Hopes that you will come to know you did all you could. Hope I am the Guardian of Hope. If you know a ferret in need and prayers or good wishes will help ease the pain, please let us know. Send us a note with the information and we will send our very best prayers or good thoughts in Hopes that the warm power of love will surround and comfort the precious little one - and the hoomans who loves them. [Posted in FML issue 5049]