Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
That was beautifully said and I agree whole-heartedly!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, Patti"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. " "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)Paws Come WITH Claws!!!If you're thinking about de-clawing your cat, you need to re-think your decision to acquire a pet.__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
Yes -- Belinda is awesome! =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Kerry MacKenzie To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:09 PM Subject: Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda Thanks for that Patti---I couldn't agree more. Belinda is such a huge part of this group (as well as playing a huge part right from the beginning-as a relatively new member I didn't realize that until recently when James made special mention of Belinda's enormous contribution right from the getgo). It meant and means such a lot to me--can't emphasize this enough--to be able to see my kitties that had passed away given recognition on the CLS list. And yes, Patti's right, it takes real dedication and strength and commitment to be able to maintain the CLS list and deal with all its associated sorrow, year in, year out. A huge thank you from me too, Belinda. I appreciate the work you do so much. Kerry - Original Message - From: Barb Moermond To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda Hear hear! What you said![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, PattiBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
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Big hello to this group, Im a newbie here but it dont take long to know that Belinda is an angel, and is now a certified member of our family! It feels real good to know that people like her still care and do make a difference! SUE&DEVIN&ms. kittyKerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for that Patti---I couldn't agree more. Belinda is such a huge part of this group (as well as playing a huge part right from the beginning-as a relatively new member I didn't realize that until recently when James made special mention of Belinda's enormous contribution right from the getgo). It meant and means such a lot to me--can't emphasize this enough--to be able to see my kitties that had passed away given recognition on the CLS list. And yes, Patti's right, it takes real dedication and strength and commitment to be able to maintain the CLS list and deal with all its associated sorrow, year in, year out. A huge thank you from me too, Belinda. I appreciate the work you do so much. Kerry - Original Message - From: Barb Moermond To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda Hear hear! What you said![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, PattiBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
I agree - we are fortunate to have this supportive, wonderful group, and Belinda has a large part of the responsibility for that. They aren't all like this. Thanks, Belinda! Gloria On Sep 2, 2005, at 5:39 AM, Doljan, Joan wrote: Let me add my heartfelt thanks to Belinda as well. Joan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Felvtalk- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, Patti
RE: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
Title: Message Let me add my heartfelt thanks to Belinda as well. Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:29 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, Patti
Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
Wonderfully put Patti, Belinda is a pillar amoungst us all. She has done so much and maintained such a place in all hearts and the CLS that gives us all comfort. Thank you Belinda Huggs and Purrs and thank you Patti for your heart felt email. Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, PattiHave a purrfect day Cherie
Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
Thanks for that Patti---I couldn't agree more. Belinda is such a huge part of this group (as well as playing a huge part right from the beginning-as a relatively new member I didn't realize that until recently when James made special mention of Belinda's enormous contribution right from the getgo). It meant and means such a lot to me--can't emphasize this enough--to be able to see my kitties that had passed away given recognition on the CLS list. And yes, Patti's right, it takes real dedication and strength and commitment to be able to maintain the CLS list and deal with all its associated sorrow, year in, year out. A huge thank you from me too, Belinda. I appreciate the work you do so much. Kerry - Original Message - From: Barb Moermond To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda Hear hear! What you said![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, PattiBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
Hear hear! What you said![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, PattiBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Our Wonderful, Dedicated Belinda
I just wanted to take the time to give Belinda the recognition & thanks she deserves for being "The Angel" amongst us in our group The time, energy and love she puts into maintaing our CLS site is incredible! It certainly takes a "very special someone" to keep up with all the losses, sickness, and special needs in our group Yet, week after week she does a remarkable job. There is so much "sorrow", and many times you see the multiple losses an indiviual has encountered in such a brief time, (Just as I recently did experience), that sometimes on Mondays I just light my candles and say my "own" prayers, because it can be so painful to see the list grow.. Tonight is Thursday, and it was tonight that I went thru the service, prayers and candlelighting Before that I actually took the time and went over ALL the lists for our departed fur-angels over the years. It has truely been a "bittersweet" experience for me.. Not only did memories come flooding back to me about my own, dear "fur~angels, but also the memories of going thru these tragic losses with other list members over the years. How sad it is to see just how many losses so many of us have gone thru, yet, here we are. STILL.. It certainly says much about this wonderful list and our members. It is with hearfelt thanks to Belinda that we can mourn our losses, celebrate their lives and ALWAYS remember them & what special places they have in our hearts. And, knowing, one day, we will ALL be reunited as "WE" cross The Bridge to be greeted by our departed fur~angels. Heartfelt thanks to you Belinda, for giving us that gift, which I do believe encourages each and everyone of us to go on.. Much Love, Patti