The spirit of Christmas comes to life with giving to others. Helping other ferrets through the Giving Tree means alot to the Secret Santas and knowing that your package was received and enjoyed completes the bond you feel with the shelter/ ferret you choose. It made my heart sink deeper than I would have imagined to learn "my" ferret, Jesse, had passed before he got his present. But I can't tell you how much I appreciated emails from Brenda and Cathy (Lakeroad Ferret Farm). Jesse's present was given to TIck and Tock (who are newer residents and didn't make it to the Tree) and I felt great when I saw pictures of them playing in the gift box. One of the best parts of giving presents is enjoying the faces of the recipients (human or ferret!). Thank you to the shelters for doing all you do, ALL year. It means so much. Lesley [Posted in FML 6204]