A Fond Farewell to
Our Special Friend, Smiles

We are sorry to have to tell you that Smiles Germeau passed away in May, 2008, after an illness. Smiles was a special friend to all avian fanciers, and those of us who cared for her will miss her very much.

Our sympathies and support are with her family and her husband, John.

Donations may be made in her memory to The Oasis Sanctuary, P.O. Box 30502, Phoenix, AZ 85046 or Friends of Lewis County Animal Shelter (FOLCAS), P.O. Box 1421, Chehalis, WA 98532.

I Am Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee,
God wanted mw now; He set me free.