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From: Sandee
Date: Tue 11/2/2004 4:00 AM


Message From Sandee, Greetings for Chance

I met a little guy coming across the bridge, but I didn't wait for him alone. His Busines of Winkwomp and Bilbo stood with me to Greet him. His name was Chance.

Well, the three touched noses and chatted politely, but it was obvious to me that they didn't know each other that well. Winkwomp and Bilbo were certainly acquainted, but they didn't seem very close to Chance. I had a thought about that, because I knew something about Chance!

The four of us put on our wings at my urging, and lifted off into the fresh, sweet smelling air. We flew over grassy meadows riotous with wildflowers, we flew over gently rising hills. The ground became more arid, and rocky. The rocks had a definite pinkish tinge to them, and after a while they were a rich, rusty red.

We came to the canyonlands, and then to the Red Sandstone Canyon filled with...you guessed it. Millions upon millions of fresh white rolls of toilet paper. Now here's the secret I knew about Chance...he had a real thing for toilet paper, and why not? There is nothing like shredding a tightly wrapped roll! Rip! Tear! Bite! I thought that Chance was going to fall out of the sky when we flew into sight of the canyon!

Chance, Winkwomp, Bilbo and I spent a good fifteen minutes eagerly tearing and slashing, and flinging the diaphanous shreds to the winds, before I excused myself on the pretext of "Work to do." I knew that the three guys would never forget this trip, and it would be the stepping stone to what I am happy to announce is today a fine friendship! It was the first trip to the canyonlands that they made together, but it will not be their last!

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From: Linda
Date: Mon 10/25/2004 2:33 PM


Stephanie I am so very sorry to here about Chance. I would have emailed you before but have been without a computer. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda and the furry ones

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From: Marla Wadsworth
Date: Sun 10/24/2004 7:29 PM


I know this is late but I am so sorry for your loss...I have lost ferrets to this dreaded disease too and know your pain...prayers are with you....Marla and the Woolrich gang

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From: ferret angels
Date: Sat 10/23/2004 2:18 PM


Hi Stephanie
Chance and Winkwomp wanted to let you know that they are okay so we gave them a hand sending you this letter

WELCOME TO THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Hi Mommy
It’s us,Chance and Winkwomp. We are at the Rainbow Garden. The Fert Angels met us at the Rainbow and they gave me hugs and even gave us some raisins & COOKIES.. Then their Prince and Princess Kara (hee, hee, Princess Kara told me Prince is a MINK) came and took me to the Rainbow Garden. I met lots of friends here, Mommy. But Mommy, not everyone here are fur kids, there are dogs, kittys and other kinds of critters. ...I was happy to meet every one here,and to be with Winkwomp, But I was sad too, and Princess Kara asked why I was sad. I told her that I missed you Mommy and because I thought I would never see you again. She smiled at me and told us to follow her. She took us to a very Special Place in the Garden...

THE WATCHING POOL

See me mommy, we are at the Watching Pool, and we can see you. Princess Kara said that whenever we wanted to see you we can come here. There is so much to do here. Mommy, thank you for loving me so much, for giving me a forever home and making my life so happy. I felt all your love around me soft and warm, as I went the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you mommy, for helping me so gently and lovingly to the Rainbow Bridge. I felt your tears, and felt you trying to make me better, and I tried to tell you it was okay mommy, that I didn’t hurt and that I loved you, I hope you heard me in your heart. Mommy I know that you miss us and are sad, but we are okay, we are thankful for all the love and Happiness you gave us and We know it may be to soon, but we hope that you will one day give a forever home to another furkid, so that they will know how wonderful it is to feel love, just like we did. We will wait for you here in the Rainbow Garden. The Fert Angels told us that one-day we would be together again. I love you mommy...Mommy when you feel the wind give you a soft kiss on the cheek, it is really us giving you a kiss and saying Hi I love you! we will come as often as we can to see you...Bye for now Mommy. I love you.
Love Chance and Winkwomp

Hello Stephanie
I am a Ferret Angel, here at the Rainbow Garden; I am one of many angels who greet all Critters large or small at the Rainbow Bridge. We met Chance at the bridge,and Winkwomp was with us. What a wonderful reunion they had. Chance and Winkwomp would like you to do something for them...They would like you to, “ go look in a mirror...see the sad Mommy there in the mirror?? Give her a smile...Shut your eyes and feel their kisses on your cheek...And tell the sad Mommy there in the mirror that She is the Bestest Mommy in the world...Cause Chance and Winkwomp says so. They will stay with us in the Rainbow Garden, we will love them and care for them until the day that you can all be together again, and then cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
God Bless
The Fert Angels

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From: Kris
Date: Sat 10/23/2004 7:40 AM


Stephanie,
I am so very sorry.
((hugs))

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From: kathouze
Date: Sat 10/23/2004 12:54 AM


Card from CustardPie:
With Deepest Sympathy
Special angel Taz here communicating from cloud 9. Your beloved fuzzy Chance has requested that we notify you he has made the transition successfully to the ferret portion of the rainbow bridge. He wishes you to know that he is now healthy and happy and will wait with the others for you. He would also like you to know he misses you, and remember he is always there with you in your heart.

Angel Taz
Cloud 9, Rainbow Bridge

Sandy and the Dook City Gang

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From: sprite
Date: Fri 10/22/2004 11:45 AM


Card from BratBabies:
Starlight, Starbright
First star I see tonight.

Happenings at Rainbow Bridge
Ferrets impatiently hiding along the sides of the Rainbow Bridge. The air is charged with excitement. As Chance starts to cross over they all tingle with anticipation. A few chortles and the soft fluttering sounds of tails gently wagging against the bridge are heard. Chance is intrigued by the sounds not knowing what awaits him. Chance stops, eyes wide, and listens - but now all is silent. As Chance crosses over to the other side there is an explosion of furry bodies all dancing, jumping, rolling, and playing, drawing Chance into their inner circle. The love and joyfulness in their little hearts envelops Chance. Soon all settles down and the "oldsters" explain the waiting process to Chance. Chance is ever so gently groomed by the others to ease the pain of loss of living companions. Chance is consumed by their love. They are all one big loving family anxiously awaiting the next newcomer and in the end, their own humans.

Gentle hugs. tle

troy lynn

Ferret Soul

A dog or cat steals your heart,
but a ferret steals your soul.

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From: Rose German
Date: Fri 10/22/2004 9:17 AM


We are sorry to hear of the loss of Chance. You are wonderful to have had the opportunity to show him such love before he left for the bridge.
Rose and the Gang of Fuzzies @ LFFR

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From: Jean
Date: Thu 10/21/2004 5:30 PM


Stephanie, I am so sorry about Chance. He had a wonderful life with you. I love the poems you write. They are beautiful.

Jean

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From: Grant, Lillian CIV 92000
Date: Thu 10/21/2004 12:25 PM


Stephanie,

My Deepest Condolences on Chancey's passing. He knew he was loved.

Sending lots of Good Thoughts, Prayers & Ferret Kisses.

STEPHANIE & THE CLOSET THIEVES:
Milo, Nikki, Ruby Jean, Ellie Mae & Gracie
Plus: TAZ (dog), Dara Nin, Monkey & Tommy (cats)
also: the Finch Society and 1 Red-Earred Slider

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From: Laura Bradford
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 6:51 PM


Dear Stephanie,

I'm so sorry to hear about Chance. I know how painful it is to lose a ferret. Please take some comfort in knowing that he won't suffer any longer and will wait for you at The Bridge. I'm sure he misses you, too.

Sincerely,
Laura B.

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From: suzi lambert
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 7:30 PM


Stephanie,
our deepest sympathy and prayers to you.
suzi

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From: Nora Keefer
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 3:12 PM


Hi again Stephanie,

I just read your post about Chance, and I am so sorry for your loss. My Bosco was in a similar situation when I had to help him over the bridge, and I know the devastation you must feel. I read his bio on your site, it is sad that so many ferrets have the same tough life experiences until they can find the right mommy to take care of them. I'm sure Chance knew of your love for him and loved you for rescuing him and taking good care of him and showing him happiness.

I will say a prayer and ask my Bosco and Ripley to show him around on the other side, where I know they are looking at me now with inquisitive faces wondering why I am crying.

Sincerely,
Nora

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From: Strobach
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 11:14 AM


Stephanie, I was so sad to read this. We had a Chance here, too--so the name is very dear to my heart.

I read his story--so much like many here.

Isn`t it sad when they finally become sweet & then they die, after all the work?

My heart goes out to you.I know how it feels....

May God bless you, & help your heart to heal.

Love, Zoo

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From: Mary H Parker
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 8:45 AM


Dear Stephanie,

I'm so sorry to hear of Chance's passing. I've read his story, and how he came to you. You can take comfort in the knowledge that you gave him wonderful care and a loving forever home. (And that someday you will be reunited with him at the Rainbow Bridge.)

Mary

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From: ILoveMy13Ferrets
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 6:08 AM


Stephanie,

I am so very sorry, you have my Deepest Sympathy, May The Peace Of God Which Passes All Understanding Be With You During This time of sadness.

God Bless You
Helen

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From: Ferretmama
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 5:45 AM


So sorry to hear you lost Chance. No matter how many I come to love, each one is a heartbreak to lose.... You know he is dooking around at the Rainbow Bridge, so just to him proud with your newsletters -- he's watching over you now! xoxoxox.....ferretmama

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From: rb42783
Date: Wed 10/20/2004 12:00 AM


Stephanie,
I am very sorry about your Chance. It is very difficult losing ferrets and especially so when we become so attached to these creatures. It is even more difficult to explain to "outsiders who cant understand how we can be so taken with these "animals". My greatest grief has been that people didnt understand how we feel. My ferrets have and continue to bring me the biggest feelings of JOY. And if you dont have ferrets you dont have any idea what I am talking about. My heart goes out to you. It will get better and the tears will slow down.
Rita

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From: kewlkritters
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 9:16 PM


We are so sorry to hear that Chance has left for the Rainbow Bridge. While it must have been so hard to make the decision to help him cross, it was, no doubt, a decision made out of love for him.

We are certain Chance felt so lucky to be loved by you. So lucky indeed that you did not wish to see him suffer anymore.

Now Chance is free to run, jump, and play at the Bridge with Winkwomp and all his new friends. Stopping only to watch over those that they love so much here on earth. Waiting for the time when they can once again be reunited with those they love so dearly.

May your fur-angels watch over you and yours. May they continue to dook and dance in your hearts and minds always.

Kewlkritters

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From: hammiesack
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:59 pm


Stephanie.. my heart is with you on the loss of Chance. Know that over the bridge your baby is dancing and free of all pain.. Our hearts hold all the pain at their loss.. they are free......
God Bless

Love on your fuzzies!
Fran

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From: "Paul E. Jamison"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:11 pm


Stephanie, I am so sorry. He's a handsome little boy, and now he's happy and healthy again.

Paul

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From: DJ Schneller
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 6:05 PM


Stephanie I am so sorry, dj

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From: "wisco_scott"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:00 pm


I'm so sorry to hear the news. I read your page about him and the Ode to Chance, though, and know that he had the best life that you could give him. And I know he told you so with soft ferret kisses...

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From: "SkyAngell"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:57 pm


Stephanie, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.. Hold the memories close to your heart..

HugZ
Misty

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From: Farmflower
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 4:16 PM


If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven,
And bring you home again.
--author unknown

Dear Stephanie,

I am so sorry about Chance. He was a special little guy and it must have been very hard for him to leave his wonderful home with you. My heart goes out to you.

Sincerely,
Ronnie

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From: "Lynda Reid"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:14 pm


Oh, Stephanie! I'm so sorry Chancey had to leave. I was hoping you would have more time with him. He's happy and no longer in pain; just think of that.
Razz

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From: ":) Cindy and Clyde"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:36 pm


I am soooo sorry to hear this Stephanie. Your Chance sounded like a Champ. My heart is going out for you, and when you are ready, you will soon remember all the great times you two had. (((hugs))) :|C

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From: kyle
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 3:21 PM

My gift i wish i could give to you

If i could turn your tears of sorrow into tears of joy i would. if somehow i could turn back time so you could spend more time i would. if there was some way to make this a happy time for you then that is what i would give you. these things and more i wish i could do for you. It is a mystery to me why god chooses who goes and who stays, who suffers and who is happy, maybe someday we will understand why. for now only god knows wy he brings such tears to our eyes. these things i may not be able to give to you, but we can let our loved one live on in our memories. remember the good times you had together, for in our memories he will live on forever.
Kyle....

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From: "Sandi"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:53 pm


Stephanie, I'm so sorry Chance had to leave you for the Bridge. I know how much this hurts, yet Chance is no longer in any pain, and is once again a very healthy little boy, waiting for you at the Bridge. My healtfelt condolences for the loss of your precious baby.

Sandi

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From: kathouze
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 1:44 PM


Card from CustardPie:
With Deepest Sympathy

Every one was excited at the bridge. Taz didn't know what was up, so he went to ask Valentine. If anyone would know what was going on, it would be the angels favorite rainbow stealer.

"Hey Valentine,why is everyone running around,and looking so excited?" Taz wondered.
Valentine smiled at Taz, who was a newcomer to the bridge. "Why Taz, Valentine looked up at him. There's going to be a Special delivery at the bridge."
"A Special delivery?" Taz wondered at the capital letter on Special. It must be some incredible delivery that was going to happen.
"That's right Taz, a Special delivery.", Valentine Replied.
"What kind of a delivery?" Taz wanted to know.
"A very sad, but Special delivery." Valentine told him.
"Can't you tell me any more?", asked the frustrated Taz.
"You just wait, it won't be long.", Valentine explained with a sly smile.

Taz didn't like not knowing things, so he went to ask Jasmine, if she knew something. When he got to their hammy hideaway, Boris told Taz that Jasmine was waiting for the Special delivery over by the rainbow. Taz, as determined as ever to find out what he didn't know, went to find Jasmine.

When he got to the cross over point, what he saw was so incredible, that he almost didn't believe his eyes. There were all kinds of creatures, from all the sections of the bridge, standing and playing everywhere he looked. He was thinking that every ferret was there,as well as some cats and dogs. He saw old friends and new friends, and even some he hadn't met yet.

There was a glow to the rainbow, that made it seem almost alive. He spotted Jasmine, very close to the cross over, and went to ask her about the Special delivery. Jasmine, and all the ferrets had a soft look about their faces. Taz sidled up to her. He looked into her face and asked, "When's the Special delivery going to happen?"

Jasmine smiled at Taz, and then turned to watch the rainbow. The colors had gotten vibrant and started to pulse. "Right now.", she said quietly. Taz looked at the rainbow, and saw a long and slinky shape come dancing through the pulsing colors. Jasmine was grinning from ear to ear, and very gently said, "Welcome Chance.", and hugged him close. "I see you miss your human friend,but your fuzzy friends will love you, until they come for you all." Chance was hugged by all the animals,and even some angels.He looked healthy and happy now,with a heart full of love.His star was shining brightly with all that shared love.

May he dance forever in your heart.


Sandy and the Dook City Gang

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From: kathouze
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:40 pm


In a place of rainbows, Chance dances and plays. He is smiling, because he left with a heart full of love. Now a new bright star is shining in the night sky. Watch carefully and you'll see him winking. When you feel that unexplained warm feeling in your ear, that's him saying hello. When you feel something brush your ankle, he stopped by to say hi.


Sandy and the Dook City Gang

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From: "Candace"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:36 pm


Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear Chance went to the bridge.

Candace

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From: "bustersbite"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:15 pm


Stephanie

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Buster B. x x

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From: tootsdon
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 12:18 PM


Card from BratBabies:
Our ferrets never really leave us...
They live on in the memories of the
love and devotion they gave us.
With my sincerest sympathy
in the loss of your precious ferret.


Our sincere sympathy, may time and good memories help heal your loss of Chance.

Eleanor,Donald and the 9 fuzzies, missing Sarah and Cooper J

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From: Russell Prater
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:07 pm


Stephanie, I am very sorry you lost Chance. You have my sympathy.

--
Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde

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From: "squeakyprayz"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:47 am


Stephanie,

I have sent you a private card. I am so very sorry for your loss of Chance.

Karen

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From: scruffyou
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 11:45 AM


Card from BratBabies:
Safely Home

I am Home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
in this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing is passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.

And he came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And the Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it while life remaineth
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,
he will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Author Unknown


My New Life in Heaven
by Robin Ambrosini

My new life in Heaven, is such a pleasant wonderful sight.
We weasel war dance with such great delight.
Jesus pets me and rubs my tummy every day and night.
There is no pain, no sorrow, no needles, no hunger, no fear.
No, I'm not afraid, sad or alone,
I'm perfectly content here at home.
I want you to know you made my first life on Earth so fine,
You did more than you could, just as I would have if you were mine. . .
So dry those tears my human friend, don't you dare be blue.
I'm happy here, I love you, and at the Bridge I'll wait for you.


Stephanie,

Again, I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless and keep you friend.

Karen and the Jacksonville Jive

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From: Luna
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:08 am


Stephanie,
I'm so sorry. Dance now little Chance and fly with wings of love.

=====
Luna
w/ Blynk, Plunder, Dream, and Delirium
Missing those who took a piece of my heart Bamf, Pillage and Destiny

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From: "daring_daisy_do"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:02 am


Stephanie,

I am so very sorry. Thanks to you, Chance knew love and happiness. You gave him so much, and he'll remember that always. Chance will dance and dook forever in the sweet memories you hold in your heart. Thanks you for loving him.

Lynn-

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From: goobelygoo1
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 10:19 AM


Card from BratBabies:
We miss them so very much.

Stephanie,
Again, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Love always,
Mary

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From: Ferretwoman
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:17 am


I'm sorry. :( Hugs.

Linda

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From: KO
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 10:05 AM


I too know how it feels to loose one to this dreaded disease. I lost one last summer Chase. Have been fighting it with China and so far so good with the chemo. Now you would never know she had it.

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From: Mary
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 9:58 AM


Steph,
I cannot bear to read the story about Chance right now b/c I'm at work and I know it will make me cry. I just wanted to tell you, though, that I am SO sorry for your loss... I'm crying right now!!! Stephanie, I know that Chance is looking down on you right now, and he knows how much you loved him and is grateful for the tremendous gift you have given him by letting him go, as much as I know it broke your heart. If you EVER need to talk, PLEASE know that you can call me ANYTIME. I am in the process of moving right now, so tonight I will be at [phone number deleted]. After that, I'll either be there or at my new number [phone number deleted]. Steph, even though I don't know you very well, I feel I know your heart since we share a very special bond with our babies. I still miss my Ivan and Bowen every day... it will have been a year that I lost my Ivan this December, so know that you are not alone. Having said this, I send you my love, my condolences, and my prayers.

Love,
Mary

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From: Lisa Daley
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 9:51 AM


Stephanie:

I'm so sorry to hear about Chance. Please accept my condolences.

Lisa

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From: Sgunter222
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:30:35 EDT


I'm am so sorry for your loss. In time, the pain of missing him will ease. {{hug}}

Shari

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From: "tsmeyers"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:06 am


So sorry about Chance...

Tammy & The War Weasels!

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From: Pam Sessoms
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 8:59 AM


Damn, Stephanie, I'm so sorry. I still remember when you adopted Vera and Chance after all that time they spent on the "needhomes" page. You certaily gave him a great life for a long time. He never had to worry about being given up ever again.

Hang in there,

-pam.

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From: Lisa Oestereich
Date: Tue 10/19/2004 8:59 AM


My heart goes out to you, Stephanie. I lost one to lymphoma last September.


Lisa

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From: Marian Sue
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:55 am


I am so sorry........

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From: "Brian Mitchell"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:44 am


Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Boo & Brian.

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From: "Ruth"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:34 am


I am so sorry for your loss. Lymphoma has stolen one of my babies as well.
Hugs to you.
Ruth

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From: "Nancy"
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:17 am


I'm so sorry, Stephanie :( *hugs*

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From: Misti DeSherlia
Date: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:58 am


I am so sorry for your loss, you have my condolensces. He is in no pain now and dancing at the bridge waiting for you.

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