Bunny #2 passed.... I so wanted to be hopeful for these babies.  They did have a week of life that they otherwise wouldn't have had.  I have had so many successes with raising critters and my fair share of not so happy endings.  It's always hard when things don't go the way you hope they will.  As an animal/nature lover and rehabber, I know and understand that I can't save everything, but that doesn't make it any less painful.  I have mourned over every one of my losses whether it be a bunny, squirrel, possum, sparrow, robin, blue jay or starling.  Some days I just feel like 'that's it.. I can't do this any more'... but then I think of the joy there is to be had by raising an orphan, nursing the injured back to health and ultimately releasing them back "home" --- there are no words to express the feeling it gives you.  I have been so very blessed and privileged to have these creatures come into my home and my life and I can't help but believe my life is fuller and richer for just that.  I haven't yet, but I will shed tears for these precious babies...   I have a beautiful bleeding heart plant that will mark their final resting place...

Thank you to everyone who wished me well with this endeavor.  and thank you for letting me share my grief here.  This is a big part of who I am ....      mary