Remembering Ginger
Read Michelle’s blog on the LegacyConnect web site about Ginger.
Ginger’s Road on Earth Ends
Sadly, Ginger died this afternoon. Her health had begun to deteriorate several months ago. She was a very special and meaningful dog to us.
Where the life-altering journey began
Michelle’s life-altering journey began at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., where she was a junior majoring in journalism when she was told that her younger sister Denise had ended her life in March 1993. The Ball State Journalism Alumni Newsletter recently featured an article about Michelle and her work. Read more here.
Ginger makes the newspaper- again!
The article below is about Michelle’s work with Native Americans in her hometown newspaper, The Naperville Sun. Ginger made the newspaper yet again!
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/2956243-418/suicide-think-american-indians-hope.html
Daisy’s photo selected for Save-An-Angel 2011 calendar
Daisy’s photo was randomly selected for the Save-An-Angel 2011 calendar that benefits helping dogs receive treatment for canine (lymphoma) cancer. She’s on the April page– in the top right corner. It’s obvious she’s Michelle’s dog because of the 1960s flowered cushion on the chair behind her (heehee). See the calendar here and more information on Save-An-Angel can be found here.
Michelle writes about Daisy’s terminal cancer in High Desert Dog
Be sure to check out Michelle’s article about the lessons learned from Daisy’s terminal cancer in High Desert Dog magazine. It’s available online at www.highdesertdog.com (page 45) or you can pick up a paper copy if you live in New Mexico.
Welcome to the redesigned Ginger’s Gift!
The Ginger’s Gift web site has undergone a renovation, or perhaps a grooming of sorts. Check out the new design and have a look around, especially if you haven’t visited before. We look forward to keeping you up to date on events as they happen. And if haven’t purchased a copy of the book, don’t forget that a dollar from each book goes to the ASPCA and another dollar goes to the Alliance for Albuquerque Animals. Please help us to continue helping animals in need.
Daisy’s Struggle with Cancer
Following Daisy’s death by hemangiosarcoma in December 2009, the Linn-Gusts have adopted a German Shepherd rescue puppy, Gidget. Read more about Daisy’s struggle with cancer, the addition of Gidget, and life with the Linn-Gust dogs on the blog.
Michelle is the President-Elect for the American Association of Suicidology.
Michelle is the new president elect for the American Association of Suicidology.
Michelle is writing away
Michelle is writing a book about how people use their dogs to help them cope with loss. If you have a story to share, email her at michelle@gingersgift.com.