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Birthday Tomorrow!


What can I say? The month of February has been a weird and scary one indeed. Tomorrow is the day that I will have survived yet another go around the sun. I am thankful that I seem to be in one piece, and in fairly good health so it seems. Gods and goddesses be praised for the support, help and teachings I've received this year.

What makes tomorrow more special than any other birthdays I've had so far? All of you. The fact I have Duncan here right now, something I possibly wouldn't have had if it wasn't for the kindness of friends and strangers alike. The compassion, love, well-wishes, prayers... just everything I received from all of you, it has blown me away.

I've always send help or donated whenever I can and now I know what it feels like to be on the needing/receiving end. It was a horrible feeling to have to ask for help, and simply un-describable to see, feel and hear help coming in from all around, even complete strangers. It has proven to me that 'giving' is the right path for me, and should be done for any good cause whenever and where ever I can. If I can indeed give people in need just a fraction of that which I felt and received when I was on needing end I know my gift won't be in loss.

I'd like to take a moment and thank the following people. Some names have been changed on request, and please, if you'd like to have your name edited feel free to email me in private.

All the people mentioned here will never be forgotten. These are my saviours.. these are Duncan's heroes. They deserve a mention to say the least. These people will always have a place in my heart.

First up, I've taken a copy of the donating names list of my PayPal account, up to the 27th of February 2008;

Ahliana Byrd, Alan Lee, Alesia Tom, Alicia Traveria, Alyssa Jones, Amanda Gannon, Amanda J. Conn, Amanda Pfluger, Andres Montoya, Anna Smith, Arnoud-Erik De Bruijn, ArynChris, Ashley Williford, Austin Lynch, Bailey Mauldin, Catherine Bell, Chelsey Peterson, Heilun_Coo, Chuck Arnold, Courtney Orednick, Craig Harris, Dana Johnson, Dana K. Boyd, Daniel Huysmans, Daryle Grof, David Hughes, Debra Ann Velie, Egap Tesroc, Elaine Raisch, Elisia Ware, Emily Dahlgran, Goldenwolf Art, Grafton Swickard, Jennifer Clower-Brown, Jennifer Fromm, Jennifer Miller, Jeroen Cranendonk, Jessica Hagemeier, Jessica Marquis, Joe Webb, Judith O'Grady, Karri Smith, Kate Nicholson, Katharine Jewell, Kathryn Price, Katie Hofgard, Katja Buhrmann, Katy Greaves, Keenan Maistry, Ken Lindebrekke, KL Walker, Kristen Fox, Kristine Myrvold, Laurie Schubert, Legro David, Liz Ellis, Louched Lounge, Margaret Petrie, Marisa B Young, Martin Miels, Mathew Borckardt, Matthew Gerteisen, Melanie Trotz, Michael Greco, Mythbinder, Nathalie Garfinkle, Nub Games Inc., Peter Curzon, Peter Maloney, Pine Wolf, Rebecca Carter-Hitchin, Rebecca Guess, Renee Hallman, Richard Haynes Jr., Sandra Marriott, Sara Martin, Scott Lefton, Selena Thomas, Sheena Robichaud, Silverfoxwolf, Silvia Gonzalez, Stephan Kuhn, Synnabar Graphics, Talyn Greywolf, Theone Slabinski, Therese Larsson, Vinod Oedairadjsingh, Wolf Systems Integration Inc., Xenia Eliassen

Second, all the people that opened up for commissions, and held special projects to raise more money.

Swedish Illustrator Therese Larsson; Thank you kindly for doing the project you did. You've really been a HUGE help and I'll never forget this.

Musician and Bard Marc Gunn, for giving people the chance to download your newest songs in exchange for a small donation.

Artist Kaiven, whom offered sketch commission to raise attention.

A special thanks goes out to the Louched Lounge for their generous donation. Same goes to amazing friends and members from the Wormwood Society. I can't thank you enough guys!

Next up;

ALL those people that donated outside PayPal, bought the 'A helping paw' silver pendant, offered their warmest well-wishes, advice and prayers. All of those that re-posted my cry for help. It spread like a wild-fire, and it really took me by surprise. This is a special thanks to all of you out there on the vast space that is the internet. Thank you

And last, but certainly not least...

A HUGE hug goes out to the ever amazing Hanneke Moorman. Without her expertise we wouldn't even have gotten as far as we have right now. There may be a long road ahead of us, and we may not reach the end, but with such a knowledgeable doctor and friend by my side I'll never fear or doubt that what I am doing is the right thing. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul. Thank you