Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Linda Crawford! Linda shared this lovely message about her generous gift:
“Today’s my birthday, and nothing would bring me greater joy than to have the chimps partying with me! But since they’re so far away, and sponsored parties aren’t an option any longer, I’ll sponsor a day, and hope that there is either pineapple or coconut involved, and to see the Tiny One busting open the troll dolls I sent! Something to make their Sunday a little special, the way they, and you, all make most of our days special by sharing a glimpse of your work and their lives in sanctuary!”
Linda, thank you so much for your heartfelt care for each of the chimpanzees and the unique individuals they are. We so appreciate you thinking of them today, your compassion and your gracious contributions toward their well-being and happiness. All of us here wish you the happiest of birthdays yet! May your big heart come back to you tenfold as you celebrate your special day, and all days. Happy Birthday!
Tiny, but fierce. Beloved Foxie:
Debi says
Linda…A friendly Hello from the Midwest & hopes that you have a joyful birthday with family & friends…
You sound like such a very dear & kindhearted woman…Animal loving “people” are “MY” kind of people…If we were ever sitting next to each other at a dinner, train, subway or even a helicopter, (it would be noisy but HaHaHa) I bet we’d have a lot to talk about…
I’m now a “Sr.” & have had such a deep & passionate love & interest for Nature & animals (particularly Great Apes) for well over half a century, & I still love reading & hearing about them…& of course, just observing them…I bet you feel the same way, but I could spend hours upon hours, upon hours, just sitting unobtrusively off a ways to do observe & journal about them…How splendid that would be…
“Happy Birthday”, Linda…I bet you’re treasured by all who know & get to spend time with you….Bless you…
Linda C says
Thanks, Debi!
I’m from the Midwest, too, that’s our secret-we can (and apparently do! :P) talk to anyone!
Just getting through birthday brunch and calls from friends with wishes, and ready to get myself outside to take advantage of the fact that we’re at 50 degrees and not rainy or snowy, with a walk at the local reserve. Alas, no chimps, just a lot of deer, rabbits, the occasional coywolf, and lots of ocean waves! We’ll have to wait and see what’s in this video from the other day, right?
Sherry P says
Happy Birthday, Linda! I always enjoy reading your comments here. 🙂
Linda C says
Thank you, Sherry, that’s nice of you to say!
Kathleen says
Sending you warm wishes for the happiest of birthdays Linda!
Linda C says
Thank you, “neighbour”!
Sherry P says
Happy Birthday, Linda! 🙂
Linda C says
Thank a second time! (Sometimes you have to hit “refresh” for the updates! 😉 )