--------- >From: Dawn Gsoell[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:18 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: farewell my babies > >Dear Ferrets, >Laweasel, you saved my life. I was so depressed when Daniel brought you >to me. You reminded me of how it feels to laugh, and smile, and love >again. In order to get on with the happy part of life I got the help I >needed to get out of the marriage that was killing me, you were there for >me every step of the way with your soft fur, and your warm smell. Your >greetings and joy in just playing and living your simple life were an >example to me that life is in fact good, and that it is worth living. I >love you. > >Thelma, my little princess. Such a pretty, pretty girl. Don't be afraid. >You will be loved and cared for, and it isn't necessary to be so tough. >You showed me that part of myself that always tries to act so tough, and >how it is just a cover for fear. My precious beautiful baby, play, chase >air gremlins, and remember that I love you. > >Beetle you tough little lady. Another example to me of how surviving is >worth every bit of effort it takes. You survived life in a garage, with >nobody to love you, no good food, and you survived worms, fleas, and ear >mites. You came to my home and adjusted. You showed me that strength and >courage will pull a life through to the other side where things get good. >I hope the rest of your life is comfortable and happy. I love you. > >Attica. Oh Attica, my little simple guy. Life isn't fair is it? You >couldn't help the hand you were dealt. You taught me that happiness is >still possible even if the material you have to work with is less than >everyone else got. You never complained, you always just smiled. I love >you little guy. > >Samurai, my little Sammer jammer, I am so sorry that I couldn't stay by >your side until the end. I miss you. I miss your games, and your company. >You never let me down, you were my companion, and I am so sorry that you >got sick. God I wish I could take that for you, and that you could have >always been healthy. I love you. > >Ziggy, my buddy. Zigman the incredible wise old guy. When I am old I hope >that I will enjoy life the way you do. It made me feel so good to see you >play, and to hold you close and love you. Your snuffly kisses in my ear, >and your cute way of digging as you settled into your hammock. Please >don't forget me, I'll see you on the other side. I love you. > >Totiana, honey, I hope that you will always be the little energetic >fireball that I know and love. Ziggy loves you, and he knows you love him >too. Try not to bite people, and remember that they love you for who you >really are. > >Good bye my sweet babies. I hope there really is a rainbow bridge, I hope >that you will meet me there. I will never forget the joy you brought to my >life, and I will hope that you understand as some people cannot that I >loved you as much as I could, for as long as I did. I will always hold a >place in heart for your faces, your smell, and your happy ways. It is with >great sadness that I say good-bye. You have taught me things about life >that no human ever could. > >Your loving human, Dawn [Posted in FML issue 2777]