Everyone Loves Howie

Carole writes Howie 3/27/03:

 

Dear Howie,   Unless I can beam myself there, I won't arrive before noon.  The USDA conference was only a one day thing and I didn't miss any of it.  I just couldn't get an earlier flight back via Orbitz when I scheduled this, without paying 300.00 more.  I would either be spending the day in the hotel lobby or the airport lobby, so it isn't a big deal either way.

 

You are always the source of good minutes for me.  You make all of the bad ones that came before you just fade away.  I keep thinking of Ana's words when she said that you deserved someone who recognized you for the jewel that you are.  Had I not known the darkness of the past, I might not have seen you shining.  To have missed knowing you would have been the greatest loss I ever could have suffered.  You make everything all right.  You make me happier than I ever thought possible.  I am so excited to be coming home to you!  Love, Carole

 

Denise Kelly, Burt and Arlene and Craig Brestrup

Carole writes Howie 3 Apr 2003 17:20:04 EST 

 

Dear Howie,  Thank you so much for meeting with Alex and Jennifer on my behalf today.  You must have made quite an impression.  Alex was virtually breathless in his admiration of you.  I felt bad that you were working while I was playing tennis and taking the family out to lunch.  When I noted that to my mother, she considered it a moment and then remarked that she couldn't ever remember that sort of a situation occurring in my life.  How rare you are!  I promise not to make a habit of it.

 

I included the attached photo of you and I in the thank you cards that I sent out to the list you gave me, in case anyone comments on your mustache (or mine).  I hope your session went well and your computer is doing better.  I may get there before 7PM as Mel said the closing date on the contract was wrong and wants me to change it to 30 days out, and re-fax it.  

 

Email From:  Denise Kelly 

 

Hi Carole,  I was given your email by our friends, Burt and Arlene Alimansky.  They told me all about your wonderful sanctuary, which I've already read about last year.

 

I am also an animal advocate and am co-founder of a group called the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC).  The AWC is a network representatives from avian and animal welfare groups, as well as professionals in the legal, veterinary and conservation community, who are dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of captive exotic birds.  You can visit our website at avianwelfare.org.

 

I also work with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as a representative for their publication, Best Friends magazine, here in New York.  Actually, I think we have another friend in common, Dr. Craig Brestrup, of the Association of Sanctuaries. Craig is a member of our coalition and several of our participants are accredited by TAOS. Craig is a wonderful person and has been very supportive of our efforts.

 

Irwin, my better half, and I do get to Florida quite a few times a year, and would love to visit your facility.  We have heard nothing but good things about it!  Anyway, I look forward to hearing back from you, as I'm sure we have a lot to talk about.  Bye for now, Denise Kelly

 

I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/

 

I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.  

 

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