Thanks Nina. Yes, it's comforting to know that there are people---all those on this list, for a start--who could not walk away from a distressed animal. Kerry
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <felvtalk@vlists.net> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:52 AM Subject: Kerry and Terrie > Kerry and Terrie, > My tears and thoughts are with you both. Such different circumstances; > so much sadness. Sometimes being earth's angels and stepping in where > others fear to love, seems like such an unjust undertaking. The depth > of our pain is equal to the heights of our joy. There is such despair > when we lose their sweet physical presence, but joy in knowing that > these sweet souls, that we fight so hard to comfort and aid, have been > as blessed with our love as we have with theirs. At first glance it > seems there may be a touch of insanity in our altruism, but in our > insanity, we know what others do not; we have no choice. To turn away > is not an option. Who among this list could walk away from a kitten on > the street mewing for help? I for one would not want to live in a world > that does not include loving beings like the two of you. I'm so sorry > for your loss. > > Much love, > Nina > > >