Nicki Walters sponsored this special Christmas Eve day of sanctuary in memory of her beloved husband, Bill, and she shared this touching message about today:
“This is my Christmas Present to my Sweet Willy Twist who is greatly missed. The Magnificent 7 always brought us so much joy and helped us find our smiles and give us reasons to laugh during several dark days. Even though he isn’t here to enjoy this day, I like to think he still looks on and watches them climb and romp around on his Twister! Merry Christmas to the Chimpazees and all who take such good care of them!”
Nicki, all of the primates here at the sanctuary are so fortunate to call you and Bill our friends. From our hearts, thank you for all you have, and continue, to contribute to making the chimps’ home a true sanctuary. Your amazing gift of Twister has brought so much joy and adventure to the chimps’ lives. It’s given boss lady, Jamie, a perfect vantage point from which to view her queendom and all the happenings in all the land:
It’s encouraged others to reach new heights of courage and daring (Burrito being VERY brave):
Foxie, Dora and Kate:
Jody:
Inspired chimpanzee shenanigans (Missy top, Annie below):
Missy chasing Annie:
And is a daily reminder of all the love that surrounds the chimps and all the good people we get to call part of our chimp family.
Nicki, you and Bill are in our hearts and thoughts and we are sending you all the good thoughts for a season full of love, comfort and peace.
Ditto to what Donna said as she voiced it so much better than I could. 🙂 They and all of you at the Sanctuary are very special indeed and we are all so very thank-ful for what you have provided these chimpanzees and continue to do so every- single- day!
Very thoughtful post, Diana…Thank-you so much!
Every day reading your blog posts reassures me that humankind can and does apply its astounding capability in the service of sanctuary for the innocent, abused, and forsaken. Providing a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment day in and day out with steadfast intent and endless love and respect for the chimpanzees makes you folks among my lifeline heroes.
And all that doesn’t even begin to say how wonderful it is to get a daily glimpse into the lives of the chimps.
I can never thank you enough for sharing this adventure in the blog and videos, and in all the other social media you use.
I agree that Bill is there watching the chimps as they play and have fun. Merry Christmas to all the friends of CSNW for helping the chimps to have a good life. Merry Christmas to the magnificent 7. May they have a wonderful fun filled day.