First off I would like to say I think it is absolutely wonderful that Susan and Jessie have put this group together to help ferrets and the shelters that do such a wonderful job caring for those ferrets in need. I read a very disturbing email, minus all the grammar mistakes, that was pretty much a slap in their face and stating that the shelter selected for this months silent auction was not deserving. I was shocked to read this considering this person has been helped by the very shelter nominated for this months auction. If any of you do not know Tom and Cindy Scheidts, I am sure you have heard of them and know what kind of people they are. Amazing, would probably not give them justice but we will go with that for now. They have been helping ferrets for years, they never ever turn anyone away needing help. How many of you have seen the Tower of Fun on other raffle pages, I am sure a lot can vouch that they have. The reason being is because they want to help, the offer to help and simply that is the type of people they are. No they are not rich, far from it but they are rich in their hearts. It was not but a few years ago when their shelter was hit hard with H1N1 virus. They lost several babies and their vet bill flew through the roof in a matter of weeks. They fought day and night to save these babies, and some survived. With a blow like that it is very hard to recover from, then the following year, Tom suffered a heart attack and needed surgery. That set them back financially and emotionally but they did not give up on helping others when they could. With that being said I think I will stick with the word AMAZING x 10, and for the person that stated they were not deserving well shame on you!!! To knock a group that is making a difference in so many lives (ferrets and shelter parents) I truly dont understand why on earth you would have that desire or need to do so. You dont know me, and I dont know you but I do know Cindy and Tom, Susan and Jessie and these are a wonderful group of people. I say thank you to all of them, Cindy and Tom for all the hard work they have done to help the ferret community and ferrets they take in, and to Susan and Jessie for opening a group that also open the member's hearts. If your wondering why I didnt mention this person's name because there is no need to if you read the previous FML or anything on Facebook. I am not one to jump on a soap box but I am also not one that will sit on my butt and not stand up for my friends. Especially these guys! Now that I have made my point, I hope it opens others eyes and helps them to see no one is trying to scam others, no one is trying to take away from others, its all about helping and making a difference. So please go check out the auction site and make a difference. God did not put us on this earth to be greedy and judgmental but to make a difference and to treat others they way Jesus treated us. Its that plain and simple! http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/6395/auctions/7084 -- Crazyferretmom (julie johnson) and the 11 fuzzbutts In Memory of Sidney Sue, Slinky, Allie Boy, Polo Man, Roscoe, Fiona, Milo, Piggy, Jazzy, Sammie, Scooter, Bear, Abby, Shelby (my doggy) and my precious BooBoo,Moose our big boy Lily, Fizzy, sweet Owen, Boomer, Smokey, Maggie, & Miss Marley Gone in body, not spirit. [Posted in FML 7696]