Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the goodness many of you have shown us over the past few months.

Not only were you supremely protective of our privacy in the lead-up to our wedding, and since, but have given thousands of dollars to the Marine Conservation and Rainforest Protection appeals on our behalf. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!

Privately we were a little torn between Rainforest and Aids/Cancer charities etc but aside from loving trees we feel that our planet's rainforest, will provide not only panaceas for many diseases but ecologically, is the hope for all mankind. Truly the greatest good for the greatest number.

Thank you so much for your many kindnesses. God Bless.

Lucy Lawless and Rob Tapert

PS. There was no quarrel about marine conservation. Rob loves the sea. Rob wants you to know how particularly grateful he is for your help in keeping our wedding private. We are left in no doubt that you guys helped prevent it from becoming a circus. It was the happiest day of our lives.

Re:  Warrior Princess Pregnancy .       
Date:  22 April 1999.
From:  "Creation's Herc/Xena online email list".

Bless you all for your best wishes, generosity and support of late. Both Rob and I were greatly touched by the Sword & Staff web page's efforts which raised $5,085 for the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect -- that's $5,085 they could sure use.

Frankly, just the fact that someone got off their bums and did something to help another human being, unasked, is incredibly inspiring to me.

Your support on many matters is greatly appreciated. The collective wisdom is not lost on us. You encourage me greatly.

Thank you. Lots of love,
Lucy

Re:  Donations on Behalf of Julius.       
Date:  17 January 2000.
From:  "Creation's Herc/Xena online email list".

I guess I always feel so abundantly blessed in this life that I don't like to receive gifts, particularly as I know that every cent you all spend is money hard earned.  The fact that you have stood by us through thick and thin and tuned in every week for 5 years is greater fidelity than many marriages enjoy.  I cannot convey to you how deeply touched Rob and I are by your kindness in raising over $20,000 for charities around the world in the name of our son. 

Whenever I feel myself on the horns of a moral dilemma, I try to remind myself of a maxim I wish to live by: "spread more Joy."  It helps me choose the right direction even if, in the short term, it seems the least profitable option.  This is what you have done.

At the risk of seeming repetitious, you inspire me.

God Bless HCNBs,
Yours truly,
Lucy Lawless

My thanks to all of you who have responded so kindly to the issue of child abuse in my country.  You are proof positive that love knows no boundaries. We have been heartened by your support. 

We in New Zealand are in this for the long-haul. Sadly, whatever we manage to achieve with the Safe and Sound Appeal, our efforts come too late for several of our beautiful children whose lives were so brutally cut short in recent months. All we can do to honour them is to prevent further violence against children in our communities. 

I believe in an individual's, and a nation's, capacity to change; to break cycles and alter what seems like a dire future. What, after all, is the alternative? 

Love, 
Lucy