Nell, when I was living in the Gaza Strip I thought I would only bring a couple of things back. Why? My neighbors who lived there for years. They told me that they packed away their best clothes for when they returned from furlough. When they got back and opened the box, they realized just how bad the shape of clothes was. It is hard to hate those who must stay as you get to leave. And, it's okay to not feel that you were lucky to just get out. But, you are. I know that it is hard to see it that way, but having lived in that environment, I know that it is sometimes the best you can hope for. I hope that the local place can take your donkeys and give them a good life. Glad there is an end in sight. Renee -- Renee Downs "Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [Posted in FML 7727]