We’re so fortunate to have a second day of sanctuary sponsored for the chimpanzees today. Our heartfelt thanks to Nancy Suttles, one of our amazing volunteers, for sharing her heart, and her sister, Kathy, with the chimpanzees and us all today:
“In memory of Kathy, along with gratitude to the chimps and humans at CSNW. Today is the Celebration of Life gathering for my sister, Kathy, who passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. She was an animal lover so sponsoring a day for the chimps seems fitting as we honor her today. Losing her has been tough so as a volunteer, CSNW been a sanctuary for my broken and weary heart of which I’m so grateful. It’s simply a place of kindness, support, hard work, perseverance & joy.”
Nancy, we are so deeply sorry for the loss of your sister and honored that you would choose to share her memory here today. It means so much to know that the sanctuary can serve as such to you during this profoundly painful time. We are so grateful you are here and we are thinking of you, Kathy, and your loved ones today.
Mora (aka Mave and Dora):
Cutie Gordo! Some of you may recall seeing Nancy’s name in J.B.’s post about Gordo’s recent health exam, during which Nancy, who happens to be a retired RN, graciously shared her skills to help monitor Gordo’s safe recovery and we’re just so grateful:
Half-sisters, Honey B and Rayne:
Burrito smooches:
Best friends, Annie and Missy:
Annie holding Missy’s foot:
Nancy. i am so sorry for the loss of your sister Kathy. Thank you for sponsoring a day of sanctuary which as a wonderful volunteer, you are awsre is so omportant to the work pf CSNW. And, Katelyn, thank you for the sweet photos you chose to exemplify sisterly love.
An especially lovely tribute for Kathy by Nancy and by Katelyn on what must be a very difficult time for all. Dora, Mave, Gordo, Annie, Missy, Honey B, Burrito and Rayne would be so pleased to know that they are part of this heartfelt statement of love, kindness and comfort. I’m sure you will tell them….maybe in some way they already “know.”
Nancy, I had neighbors named Nancy and Kathy. Sorry for your loss, and happy the chimps can help balm the pain and raise your sister’s loving memory.
My heartfelt condolences, dear Nancy, and thank you for your selfless commitment.
Dear Nancy, I hope you found some joy today celebrating your sister. How thoughtful and caring you are, in the midst of the heartache of caring for and loosing your sister, you volunteer your time to care for dear Gordo during and after his first big exam. Isn’t he fortunate to have a loyal friend like you. I can see how the sanctuary, and your friends within, comfort you during this time. We’re all here for you too.
Sending you much love, Nancy. Sisters are precious, and I know you must miss her so.
My condolences to you, Nancy. May your memory of your Kathy be a blessing to you.
So sorry for your loss, Nancy.
Thank you.
My condolences and thank you for your generous devotion to the chimps during your grief.