One of the saddest things for me is to lose a friend. Last Friday I had to put KC to sleep, she had suffered enough through cancer.KC was 7 when she died. She was a strong presence that will be incredibly missed. I wanted to share a piece of her life with you..so that her memory will not die with me. I can remember the day I brought her home. She was so beautiful. It was the first winter I was in Colorado. I had two other ferrets at the time. KC had to deal with a jealous other ferret, Kitty. KC was so good with her rival. While the other ferrets tried to escape, find ways of getting out, KC never seemed to want to leave. As it ended up, there were now two boys in the family and then KC. She was so strong, held her own in the mock battles.I would find her often sleeping with the other boys in a drawer or hammock. She loved raisens and sweets and whenever I ate raisin bran she would come running in hopes I would give her a few. I use to sit on the couch and eat my cereal, but she would pester me until I caved in. So I had to eat at the table just so I could get through my breakfest. She use to like to sleep on my lap when I drove.I love the way she curled her front paws under her body and sort of curl up. It is amazing, she lived through the deaths of 4 ferrets. I feel incredibly blessed that she was in my life. She taught me a lot about patience, beauty and love.I feel her spirit run through me often. I know she is happy playing with all her friends that have gone before her..in the field of endless tall grass and piles of dirt and raisins! I love you girl! [Posted in FML issue 2471]