I'm sorry to see Alex go from the FML. Over the years I have enjoyed her stories of her fur kids. It has been very clear she loved them all very much. We all have a right to our own opinion of Ping's death but I personally feel "there but for the grace of God go I". Our family lost one of our first two to an accident with a dresser drawer. Holly's death has haunted me for many, many years. I emailed Alex privately and only expressed my love, kind thoughts, and sympathy at Ping's passing. I felt that was all I needed to say. She responded with a lovely note thanking me for remembering Ping. She is a talented lady with a big heart, one big enough to embrace and love ALL animals. I'm happy she has Todd and I know without a doubt he's gonna have an interesting life ahead of him. One filled with so much love. I pray Alex will come back because I want to get to know Todd. Those who have forced her away have cheated the rest of us out of getting to know another precious little life. That's just my two cents. Now, I for one, am dropping the sad, sad ending of Alex and Ping's lives. Sending happy thoughts for Alexandra to return to the FML.... Christa This e-mail is a natural handmade product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws. "If a man does not keep pace with his companions perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away." Henry David Thoreau "Be who you are and say what you feel because those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter." Dr. Seuss "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) [Posted in FML 6089]