Our heartfelt thanks to long-time friend of the chimpanzees and sanctuary, Meg Lunnum, who is sponsoring today for the chimps in celebration of her birthday! Meg shared this wonderful message:
“Happy Birthday to me! I have done some wonderful things for myself over the past year or so and I am proud! I am also proud of what Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has accomplished this past year. I was able to visit and got to see the new group complete with a display. I was also very sad to lose Jody. It’s comforting to know she will be at the sanctuary in spirit. Thank you all for making the sanctuary a wonderful haven so close to my heart.”
Happiest day to you, Meg! Thank you so much for sharing and celebrating your joy with the chimpanzees and bovines, and all of us! The value and importance of caring for, and nurturing and championing inspiration and growth in ourselves, as well as others, is so often underestimated or invalidated, when it’s part of the very fabric of our well-being and flourishing, both individually and collectively. We’re so thankful to have you as part of our sanctuary family these many years and appreciate all you help make possible here. May this be the best birthday and year ahead yet!
Burrito! (who sure hopes you get a birthday pasta boat!):
Half-sisters, Honey B and Rayne:
Beloved Jody, the absolute queen of what it means to model care of self and others:
Jody with her arm around Jamie:
Betsy and her son, Nutmeg:
Lucky and Rayne:
This gift of an alpha guy, Cy:
Jamie, Missy, Jody, Annie, Burrito and Foxie:
Happy Birthday, Meg! Sounds like you had a wonderful year, and so glad you celebrated yourself with this great sponsorship! These photos are surely a great gift to you today!
Happy birthday Meg. Thanks for celebrating by sponsoring a day at CSNW. Wow, the photo of Honey B Holding Hands with Her Half sister is alliterative, as well as a sweet view of primate love.
I wish you a very happy birthday and many more unforgettable moments with the sanctuary residents, Meg!
Happy birthday, Meg. I agree with Burrito. The best way to celebrate is pasta bowls with friends and family! Cheers!
w yearA good and enjoyable birthday and new year to you. I hoped that you enjoyed today’s photographs. I had never before seen that picture of Jamie and Jody…what an attentive den mother she was.
I’m a day late, Meg, but I sure hope it was fabulous!