Today I mulled over the past year and re-evaluated what I have to be thankful for. Many of you read of Junior BOING BOING and Teddy, alias Theodorable who saved us from the over exuberance of a beautiful, young, deaf ferret. Sadly we lost Teddy, so young and handsome to what we suspect was lymphoma. During Teddy's illness I began fostering for our Humane Society of Greater Rochester. (Lollypop Farm) and soon was asked to care for a ferret found roaming the streets of Rochester. At Lollypop Farm the staff fell in love with this guy and called him Mr. Sweetie. Home he came to quarantine and to be cared for and evaluated. It seems this 2-3 YOM was cage bound as he moved with hesitation and lack of coordination. We began our adventure together. It was not long when Mike and I decided we would re-name him Roam-eo and under that pen name he began to report in to our Foster counselor. During Roam-eo's stay we lost Teddy and I became very concerned for Junior BOING BOING. He has lost his very best and most playful friend. As time advanced with Roam-eo we determined without a doubt the poor guy is both deaf and blind. We introduced him to various locations and settings that would allow him to safely expand his potential. He has blossomed into a very handsome, young man. Doc sees no physical reason for his blindness and I wonder if nutrition or genetics are not behind this. His skin was irritated and itchy when he arrived with scratches from his long nails and ear mite issues. On one of our visits back to Lollpop for ear mite checks and medication, which is a 50 minute drive I was hearing Teddy talk to me. It was kind of like reading Isabella Gucci Jones' FB page. "Mom, Do you have your Credit Card???" "When we get there, just whip it out and tell Allyson, "We want to keep Roam-eo." Allyson said we could adopt Roam-eo but not until he was cleared health wise. Would Roameo's adoption help save Junior BOING's BOING? As a volunteer for Lollypop now, I always peruse the sites to see if any mustelids are in residence. I spotted a little guy I had heard about. Two years old, male. I paid him a visit. I fell in love. There was that voice again, Teddy, telling me this was to be Junior BOING BOING's new Buddy. And guess what the little guy's name is.......yep. Buddy. WE put "a hold" on Buddy. I went to get a coffee for the ride home with Roam-eo. I figured my hubby should at least have an opportunity to object. I got my coffee, decided to call him. I explained. He hit me with the famous last words..."I'm just going to remind you that I was told that I should tell you that we have enough ferrets and even if we lose someone -- we have enough ferrets." Those were my words. I replied, "I know, but this is BOING's new Buddy." "We have to get his BOING back." He suggested I save the gas and just go back to the Petsmart store/Lollpop site and get him! So Roameo and I did. Well, Roameo is now a Ryan. Junior has his BOING back and his little friend is now known as BOING's Buddy. He is also a Ryan. He is also a blaze and he is also deaf. Three of them -- I love it! We miss all of our beloved bears, my heart is still aching from Teddy's absence, but I have occasional visits from him in the form of a falling leaf or the image of him hanging out "up there" in a nice hammie with a rhythmic swing, slapping his knee with a big smile thinking of his best friends and being at peace because the synchronicity has returned to the Ryan home. It took a while, but I came to realize that Teddy was not suggesting Roameo come to be BOING's Buddy. Roameo was sent to help fill the void created by the loss of such a beautiful spirit. Teddy wanted Roameo for me. Yes, love works in mysterious ways.............................. May you all have a joyous Thanksgiving Day and appreciate the Blessings that have come to you this year. Cathy http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 [Posted in FML 6892]