There has been alot going on with the OH guys-and I will post on that in the near future--but there is some information I wanted to share now.
In four days, I have lost 2 of my ferrets--not foster ferrets, My ferrets.
On Tuesday, when I was at obedience, there was a horrible accident-Cali was under the futon and must have jumped up right when Rich sat down (very bad timing) When I got home, I got everyone out for their nightly soup and I found her--she was gone. Of course, Rich is beside himself--not to mention how hysterical I was when I found my one year baby girl dead. She was my little bouncy baby girl--she was the one who got everyone playing--who would poke her little head out and rub her nose on my ankle. She is the one who got everyone started running laps on the futon at 5:00 AM.
On Wednesday night--Dusty started to get really sick--all the vets were closed and none of the emergency vets around here are well versed in supportive care for ferrets-so I knew that there was nothing they would really do, that Diane and I couldn't do (and by the way she was presenting, we both thought it was some kind of really bad dental abscess) . So, we nursed her--fed her every couple of hours, got her fever down and kept her comfortable. I brought her to the Dr this morning (not any of my normal vets because none of them were in the office) and she was diagnosed with Lymphoma--and she was critical, so I helped her to the bridge.
Normally, I am very spiritual, truly believing that no matter what happens--even if we don't understand it, it happens for a reason. I didn't question it after I got diagnosed, after I lost Dutchy, or even when we thought we were going to lose my father. After Tuesday night, I was having ALOT of trouble with that. I was very angry--I just couldn't see what the reason could possibly be. One of my friends had said to me, that there just be someone at the bridge who needs her really badly right now and I told her that she could be right, but I just wasn't there yet. I didn't stop to think about how prophetic her words would be.
Well, there was someone who needed her really badly--she needed to be there to pave the way for her introverted more reserved sister. Cali was an extrovert--and apparently Dusty needed her to hold her paw at the bridge until Mama could get there.
So, they will be cremated together, and I am going to have a friend fashion them in clay, with wings cuddling together.
Rest in peace my babies--I'm sorry that you both had to go so soon, but I thank you for coming into my life and being my weasies. I miss you both more than words could possibly describe.
I will hold you both in my heart until we meet again.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Loki's new love affair....
SO, I brought Meelo and Goliath downstairs to the rest of my group and everyone seems to be getting along. Coyle seems a little withdrawn (but that makes sense, because he was the Alpha until Goliath came along) the funny thing is that Goliath is a much nicer Alpha than Coyle was... LOL So, am just giving him extra hugs and kisses so he knows that he is still Mama's little boy. The thing that is AMAZING to me is that Loki LOVES Meelo and Goliath (you know, my little girl who even when she was healthy had the attitude of "why did you have to bring HIM home-you had me!!" )
She was in their little hidey box yesterday with Goliath--he was laying on his back and she was GROOMING him!! And then last night, she was in the box snuggled with Meelo and Goliath (Diane thinks she's making friends with "the big boys" so they will protect her from Freckles...LOL) Although, she and Freckles were in the box together (with Callie) a couple days ago without incident...
Levi also is doing well (today--LOL) I am able to touch him and pat his head when he is out in the room without him even opening his mouth to me--it's only when he is really playing and wound up (and I even play with him with my hands and he's mostly ok--I can usually read him when he's about to get overstimulated --although, that doesn't mean that I'm always quick enouph!!)
When I came upstairs a little while ago, Twitch was outside of the room on the stairs, Just standing there...--I think coming to look for me.... I have NO idea how he got out of the playpen--but, from now on, the door stays closed even if they are locked in the playpen.... Right now I am sitting on floor leaning on the spare bed--Twitch is on the bed and every so often he comes over and sticks his nose in my hair and rubs the side of my face. For all of his getting into everything, he is a very nice boy.
Pippy still chases the boys if they mess with her (which is still absolutely HYSTERICAL) and Uno just hangs out and dances around the room.
Dudelee is doing OK in his new home--but seems to be missing me. :-( But I made some suggestions that might help and he is in good hands...
The lymph nodes on Loki's neck seem to be getting significantly bigger-but, she still is acting like she feels better than a couple of months ago. Unfortunatley, I think that she is going to start going downhill more quickly--but at our last appt, the Vet thought I should schedule her recheck for a month out (not two weeks) So, I'm going to just keep loving her up and much as possible...
She was in their little hidey box yesterday with Goliath--he was laying on his back and she was GROOMING him!! And then last night, she was in the box snuggled with Meelo and Goliath (Diane thinks she's making friends with "the big boys" so they will protect her from Freckles...LOL) Although, she and Freckles were in the box together (with Callie) a couple days ago without incident...
Levi also is doing well (today--LOL) I am able to touch him and pat his head when he is out in the room without him even opening his mouth to me--it's only when he is really playing and wound up (and I even play with him with my hands and he's mostly ok--I can usually read him when he's about to get overstimulated --although, that doesn't mean that I'm always quick enouph!!)
When I came upstairs a little while ago, Twitch was outside of the room on the stairs, Just standing there...--I think coming to look for me.... I have NO idea how he got out of the playpen--but, from now on, the door stays closed even if they are locked in the playpen.... Right now I am sitting on floor leaning on the spare bed--Twitch is on the bed and every so often he comes over and sticks his nose in my hair and rubs the side of my face. For all of his getting into everything, he is a very nice boy.
Pippy still chases the boys if they mess with her (which is still absolutely HYSTERICAL) and Uno just hangs out and dances around the room.
Dudelee is doing OK in his new home--but seems to be missing me. :-( But I made some suggestions that might help and he is in good hands...
The lymph nodes on Loki's neck seem to be getting significantly bigger-but, she still is acting like she feels better than a couple of months ago. Unfortunatley, I think that she is going to start going downhill more quickly--but at our last appt, the Vet thought I should schedule her recheck for a month out (not two weeks) So, I'm going to just keep loving her up and much as possible...
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Dudelee
SO, Dudelee is in his new home. She brought him home yesterday. He actually warmed up to her pretty quickly which made me feel good. I cried when they left (but fortunately, I was able to wait until AFTER they were out the door) I feel like I gave my little boo boo away. Now, last night--I would have gleefully given Levi away (I was just thinking how good he was doing and then he nailed me TWICE!!!) I told him that HE WAS NOT A NICE BOY!! That NICE BOYS do kisses on Mama!!!! But he didn't seem to care and giggled at me. So then I told him that when noone got soup, they could ask him why!! Then I went downstairs and made them their soup anyway. LOL
Loki and Dusty were just playing in a pillowcase with eachother and me!! You go Loki. I am determined to enjoy every moment like this that I can, because I don't know how much longer I will have them.
Peace Out.
Loki and Dusty were just playing in a pillowcase with eachother and me!! You go Loki. I am determined to enjoy every moment like this that I can, because I don't know how much longer I will have them.
Peace Out.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Unlike most days at the Bridge....
Unlike most days at RainBow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All the recent arrivals were confused and concerned. They had no idea what to think for they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had spent some time waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was happening and began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge to watch. They knew this was something special.
It wasn't too long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung heavy and low with tail dragging along the ground. The other animals on the pathway...the ones who had been at RainBow Bridge for a while...knew the story of this sad creature immediately. They had seen it happen far too many times.
Although it was obvious the animal's heart was leaden and he was totally overcome with emotional pain and hurt, there was no sign of injury or any illness. Unlike the pets waiting at the Bridge, this ferret had not been restored to his prime. He was full of neither health nor vigor. He approached slowly and painfully, watching all the pets who were by now watching him. He knew he was out of place here. This was no resting place for him. He felt instinctively that the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But alas, as he came closer to the Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who spoke softly to the old ferret and apologized sorrowfully, telling him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their special people could pass over the RainBow Bridge. And he had no special beloved people...not here at the Bridge nor on Earth below.
With no place else to turn, the poor elderly ferret looked toward the fields before the Bridge. There, in a separate area nearby, he spotted a group of other sad-eyed animals like himself...elderly and infirm. Unlike the pets waiting for their special people, these animals weren't playing, but simply lying on the green grass, forlornly and miserably staring out at the pathway leading to the Bridge. The recent arrival knew he had no choice but to join them. And so, he took his place among them, just watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at the Bridge, who was waiting for his special people, could not understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the pets who had been there for some time to explain it to him.
"That poor ferret was a rescue, sent to the shelter when his owner grew tired of him. The way you see him now, with graying fur and sad, cloudy eyes, was exactly the way he was when he was put into the shelter.. He never, ever made it out and passed on only with the love and comfort that the rescuel workers could give him as he left his miserable and unloved existence on Earth for good. Because he had no family or special person to give his love, he has nobody to escort him across the Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"
As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the all-invasive gloom lifted. Coming toward the Bridge could be seen a single figure...a person who, on Earth, had seemed quite ordinary...a person who, just like the elderly ferret, had just left Earth forever. This figure turned toward a group of the sad animals and extended outstretched palms. The sweetest sounds they had ever heard echoed gently above them and all were bathed in a pure and golden light. Instantly, each was young and healthy again, just as they had been in the prime of life.
From within the gathering of pets waiting for their special people, a group of animals emerged and moved toward the pathway. As they came close to the passing figure, each bowed low and each received a tender pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Their eyes grew even brighter as the figure softly murmured each name. Then, the newly-restored pets fell into line behind the figure and quietly followed this person to the Bridge, where they all crossed together.
The recent arrival who had been watching, was amazed. "What happened?"
"That was a rescuer," came the answer. "That person spent a lifetime trying to help pets of all kinds. The ones you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of such unselfish work. They will cross when their families arrive. Those you saw restored were ones who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are permitted to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor pets that couldn't place on Earth across the Rainbow Bridge. You see, all animals are special to them...just as they are special to all animals."
"I think I like rescuers," said the recent arrival.
"So does God," was the reply. --Author Unknown--
It wasn't too long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung heavy and low with tail dragging along the ground. The other animals on the pathway...the ones who had been at RainBow Bridge for a while...knew the story of this sad creature immediately. They had seen it happen far too many times.
Although it was obvious the animal's heart was leaden and he was totally overcome with emotional pain and hurt, there was no sign of injury or any illness. Unlike the pets waiting at the Bridge, this ferret had not been restored to his prime. He was full of neither health nor vigor. He approached slowly and painfully, watching all the pets who were by now watching him. He knew he was out of place here. This was no resting place for him. He felt instinctively that the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But alas, as he came closer to the Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who spoke softly to the old ferret and apologized sorrowfully, telling him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their special people could pass over the RainBow Bridge. And he had no special beloved people...not here at the Bridge nor on Earth below.
With no place else to turn, the poor elderly ferret looked toward the fields before the Bridge. There, in a separate area nearby, he spotted a group of other sad-eyed animals like himself...elderly and infirm. Unlike the pets waiting for their special people, these animals weren't playing, but simply lying on the green grass, forlornly and miserably staring out at the pathway leading to the Bridge. The recent arrival knew he had no choice but to join them. And so, he took his place among them, just watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at the Bridge, who was waiting for his special people, could not understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the pets who had been there for some time to explain it to him.
"That poor ferret was a rescue, sent to the shelter when his owner grew tired of him. The way you see him now, with graying fur and sad, cloudy eyes, was exactly the way he was when he was put into the shelter.. He never, ever made it out and passed on only with the love and comfort that the rescuel workers could give him as he left his miserable and unloved existence on Earth for good. Because he had no family or special person to give his love, he has nobody to escort him across the Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"
As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the all-invasive gloom lifted. Coming toward the Bridge could be seen a single figure...a person who, on Earth, had seemed quite ordinary...a person who, just like the elderly ferret, had just left Earth forever. This figure turned toward a group of the sad animals and extended outstretched palms. The sweetest sounds they had ever heard echoed gently above them and all were bathed in a pure and golden light. Instantly, each was young and healthy again, just as they had been in the prime of life.
From within the gathering of pets waiting for their special people, a group of animals emerged and moved toward the pathway. As they came close to the passing figure, each bowed low and each received a tender pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Their eyes grew even brighter as the figure softly murmured each name. Then, the newly-restored pets fell into line behind the figure and quietly followed this person to the Bridge, where they all crossed together.
The recent arrival who had been watching, was amazed. "What happened?"
"That was a rescuer," came the answer. "That person spent a lifetime trying to help pets of all kinds. The ones you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of such unselfish work. They will cross when their families arrive. Those you saw restored were ones who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are permitted to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor pets that couldn't place on Earth across the Rainbow Bridge. You see, all animals are special to them...just as they are special to all animals."
"I think I like rescuers," said the recent arrival.
"So does God," was the reply. --Author Unknown--
Friday, November 9, 2007
The point of a shelter....
OK, I know the point of a shelter is to take in needy animals and then find good homes for them--but I am having a hard time even thinking of letting go of any of these guys. I guess that's why typically I am a good foster home for the Hospice guys-I never have to let them go to another person--just GOD and he certainly is as qualified to take care of them as I am!!
If everything goes well, Dudelee may be going to a new home tomorrow--and although she seems like a really good fit for him--my overprotective non-rational side wants to make her sign in blood that she will treat him the SAME EXACT WAY that I did--which, I know is completely unreasonable.
and I'm just Sad about him leaving. Just had to get that out, so I can move on.
If everything goes well, Dudelee may be going to a new home tomorrow--and although she seems like a really good fit for him--my overprotective non-rational side wants to make her sign in blood that she will treat him the SAME EXACT WAY that I did--which, I know is completely unreasonable.
and I'm just Sad about him leaving. Just had to get that out, so I can move on.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
So, now that things have settled down a little bit....
Now that things have settled down a little bit, I've had more opportunity to work with Dudelee. He is HILARIOUS!! and I truly believe that he will flourish in a weasel free house. We now have a potention foster parent/adopter for him--I met her last night and really liked her. She also very involved with dogs and cats. She is going to meet him on Saturday and we will see how it goes.
He is getting much more comfortable coming to me, while he is free in the room. He used to evade capture at all costs when free--but now I can periodically pick him up, give and kisses and put him back down to go about his business (which is one of my ways of training that that hands are not bad--and so they know that just because I pair of hands "caught them" doesn't mean it's time to go back in the cage) He is very engaging--and if I just lay on the floor, he will come and crawl up my back. He actually gave me kisses when I picked him up!!
Interestingly, I had a dream last night where there were these little reptilian like monsters who kept nipping at my feet and eating my stuff--even in the dream, I kept saying "I don' t understand why I am the only one they go for" Well, when I woke up and thought about it, I realized that you don't really need freud to figure this one out--aparently, even my sub-concious is sick of having my feet nibbled on..... LOL Hilariously, there were only two little bitey monsters--hmmm...I'm surprised they weren't named Pippy and Levi--because the dream was sooooo obvious!!!!
Turbo and Blazor are doing really well at Diane's--we gave everyone baths (including her guys) so everyone smelled the same--and it's changed the whole dynamic of her business (business is what a group of ferrets is called) Her freshies aren't fresh anymore--they know who the new Alpha is (Turbo) however, one of them is a little confused-you can see in his little face that he's thinking "I don't know who I'm supposed to bite or be friends with" hahahah--but they are all doing well. So pathetic--I cried when I left them there--and I am going to see them all the time. I can't even imagine what I'll be like when the rest of them go to their new homes--I'll have to hold it together--I don't want to make anyone feel like they are taking my ferrets away.
On Sunday, I took Cali up to play with the group upstairs and they were all in their glory. Yesterday, I took Coyle up--all in all it went very well--but Levi was DETERMINED to make Coyle understand that he is not the Alpha--but it was fine--no puffy tails and no smelly poofing.
Pippy is doing AWESOME. she's put on some good weight and runs around the room with the boys--even rough-houses with them--and if someone messes with her--she takes care of it and they leave her alone. It's pretty funny considering she's about 1/4 of their size!!
Levi is about the same--he only bites when he gets wound up and I truly don't believe he is being malicious. I think the big challenge for him now is to teach him to inhibit his bite--because he doesn't get that you can be playing and just mouth gently--you don't have to draw blood every time. Typically, a good way to do that is to say "ow" and then stop playing when they bite too hard--then they realize what the limits are--but when you say "ow" and try to stop playing--he turns into a maniac--and you have to fend him off--which re-inforces the fun part because he LOVES it--you can almost hear him giggling. He things it's funny--it amuses him. So, I have to think of a new way--that doesn't re-inforce his behavior.
Uno and Twitch will be going to their new home within the next couple of weeks--and Pippy and Levi will be going after Thansgiving--but will be coming back to me for weasle sitting at Christmas (since everyone else is uncomfortable with his "unpredictability") LOL
I'm thinking that if the meeting on Sat goes well, Dudelee will prob go home with her then.
Loki had a Vet appt this morning and the diagnoses is official--it is lymphoma--The vet is now able to feel her lymph nodes upon physical examination--Not really a surprise, just a confirmation of what we already knew. The good news is that she is acting like she actually feels better. On Saturday--she was at the door of the room begging for attention and she hadn't done that in MONTHS. She was playing and interactive--that was wonderful to see. She hasn't been as good as on Saturday since--but, her little face is alert and her eyes are wide open--and she was being interactive with the staff. So, we will continue with the Pred and she has a recheck in a month--just so we can keep an eye on her status. I still have to have a conversation with the other vet--if only to let him know what he did so he doesn't do it again. I've been waiting to get less emotional about it (ie. angry) but I don' t think it will get any better--so, I need to concentrate on being professional and courteous--I just have to work up the nerve so I can say what I need to say (it's easy for me when I am in the heat of anger, but more difficult once I have calmed down)
He is getting much more comfortable coming to me, while he is free in the room. He used to evade capture at all costs when free--but now I can periodically pick him up, give and kisses and put him back down to go about his business (which is one of my ways of training that that hands are not bad--and so they know that just because I pair of hands "caught them" doesn't mean it's time to go back in the cage) He is very engaging--and if I just lay on the floor, he will come and crawl up my back. He actually gave me kisses when I picked him up!!
Interestingly, I had a dream last night where there were these little reptilian like monsters who kept nipping at my feet and eating my stuff--even in the dream, I kept saying "I don' t understand why I am the only one they go for" Well, when I woke up and thought about it, I realized that you don't really need freud to figure this one out--aparently, even my sub-concious is sick of having my feet nibbled on..... LOL Hilariously, there were only two little bitey monsters--hmmm...I'm surprised they weren't named Pippy and Levi--because the dream was sooooo obvious!!!!
Turbo and Blazor are doing really well at Diane's--we gave everyone baths (including her guys) so everyone smelled the same--and it's changed the whole dynamic of her business (business is what a group of ferrets is called) Her freshies aren't fresh anymore--they know who the new Alpha is (Turbo) however, one of them is a little confused-you can see in his little face that he's thinking "I don't know who I'm supposed to bite or be friends with" hahahah--but they are all doing well. So pathetic--I cried when I left them there--and I am going to see them all the time. I can't even imagine what I'll be like when the rest of them go to their new homes--I'll have to hold it together--I don't want to make anyone feel like they are taking my ferrets away.
On Sunday, I took Cali up to play with the group upstairs and they were all in their glory. Yesterday, I took Coyle up--all in all it went very well--but Levi was DETERMINED to make Coyle understand that he is not the Alpha--but it was fine--no puffy tails and no smelly poofing.
Pippy is doing AWESOME. she's put on some good weight and runs around the room with the boys--even rough-houses with them--and if someone messes with her--she takes care of it and they leave her alone. It's pretty funny considering she's about 1/4 of their size!!
Levi is about the same--he only bites when he gets wound up and I truly don't believe he is being malicious. I think the big challenge for him now is to teach him to inhibit his bite--because he doesn't get that you can be playing and just mouth gently--you don't have to draw blood every time. Typically, a good way to do that is to say "ow" and then stop playing when they bite too hard--then they realize what the limits are--but when you say "ow" and try to stop playing--he turns into a maniac--and you have to fend him off--which re-inforces the fun part because he LOVES it--you can almost hear him giggling. He things it's funny--it amuses him. So, I have to think of a new way--that doesn't re-inforce his behavior.
Uno and Twitch will be going to their new home within the next couple of weeks--and Pippy and Levi will be going after Thansgiving--but will be coming back to me for weasle sitting at Christmas (since everyone else is uncomfortable with his "unpredictability") LOL
I'm thinking that if the meeting on Sat goes well, Dudelee will prob go home with her then.
Loki had a Vet appt this morning and the diagnoses is official--it is lymphoma--The vet is now able to feel her lymph nodes upon physical examination--Not really a surprise, just a confirmation of what we already knew. The good news is that she is acting like she actually feels better. On Saturday--she was at the door of the room begging for attention and she hadn't done that in MONTHS. She was playing and interactive--that was wonderful to see. She hasn't been as good as on Saturday since--but, her little face is alert and her eyes are wide open--and she was being interactive with the staff. So, we will continue with the Pred and she has a recheck in a month--just so we can keep an eye on her status. I still have to have a conversation with the other vet--if only to let him know what he did so he doesn't do it again. I've been waiting to get less emotional about it (ie. angry) but I don' t think it will get any better--so, I need to concentrate on being professional and courteous--I just have to work up the nerve so I can say what I need to say (it's easy for me when I am in the heat of anger, but more difficult once I have calmed down)
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Great news!!!
So, I have some fantastic news.... So far 7 ferrets have been adopted. YAY!! and all to people that I would have hand picked if I could have--people who will love them and treat them the way that they deserved to be treated.
Since Quarentine officially ends on Saturday, everyone is still here. But... Uno and Twitch will be going to their new home before Thanksgiving--and Pippi and Levi will be going to their new home after Thanksgiving. Uno and Twitch are staying together and Levi and Pippi will be staying together. Both pairs are going to people that we know --so we will be able to see them. Pippy and Levi will be back for Christmas since Levi is a little "special" and probably too much for her pet sitter to handle.
Meelo and Goliath will be staying with me and Turbo will be staying with Diane. The only ones left are Dudeley and Blazor--both special needs--one special needs behaviorally and the other Medically. It is killing me and I want to keep Blazor also--however, Diane and I talked about it and she convinced me that I already have alot on my plate with my guys and that I should take some time to regroup after these guys are adopted out since they were so labor intensive. If need be, he can stay with her--or even at some point come here as a foster.
Dudelee will blossom in a home where he is the only ferret--there are just too many critters here for him to totally come out of his shell--The right person will come for him, we will just have to wait. Even though, he was dancing like a maniac earlier... baby steps. :-)
One part of me is so happy for them and the other part is so sad for me--because we've all really bonded--and they'll have to start calling someone else Mama. But that's why we do what we do--not because it's easy for us, but because it's the right thing to do for them...
Since Quarentine officially ends on Saturday, everyone is still here. But... Uno and Twitch will be going to their new home before Thanksgiving--and Pippi and Levi will be going to their new home after Thanksgiving. Uno and Twitch are staying together and Levi and Pippi will be staying together. Both pairs are going to people that we know --so we will be able to see them. Pippy and Levi will be back for Christmas since Levi is a little "special" and probably too much for her pet sitter to handle.
Meelo and Goliath will be staying with me and Turbo will be staying with Diane. The only ones left are Dudeley and Blazor--both special needs--one special needs behaviorally and the other Medically. It is killing me and I want to keep Blazor also--however, Diane and I talked about it and she convinced me that I already have alot on my plate with my guys and that I should take some time to regroup after these guys are adopted out since they were so labor intensive. If need be, he can stay with her--or even at some point come here as a foster.
Dudelee will blossom in a home where he is the only ferret--there are just too many critters here for him to totally come out of his shell--The right person will come for him, we will just have to wait. Even though, he was dancing like a maniac earlier... baby steps. :-)
One part of me is so happy for them and the other part is so sad for me--because we've all really bonded--and they'll have to start calling someone else Mama. But that's why we do what we do--not because it's easy for us, but because it's the right thing to do for them...
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