Coffee anyone ?

[promiseacres]

storms coming so got out, chores done and then cleaned rabbit cages.
House work this morning then this afternoon I'm taking 1 rabbit to meet his new owner, a friend from MI and another that will be getting picked up from another breeder for transport to Tennessee. Then I'm having dinner with a friend.

 

[thistlebloom]

Thanks for the coffee. I'll take two today.
I survived yesterday all right. My neighbor, whose husband dug the hole for Luke came to be with me, even though I told her I was alright alone. We sat and chatted while waiting for the vet, then I got a call saying a big emergency had come up at the vet hospital and the vet wouldn't be here until 4:30.

Anyway, it's behind me and I'm still weepy at unexpected moments, but so thankful for the compassion and generosity of neighbors, and the vets skill and understanding. The thing went quickly, and Luke eased out very gently, and here I go tearing up again.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Lots of hugs and prayer heading your way thistle.

 

[Mini Horses]

Thistle I hope you can feel the warmth & love we are all sending you.

It never goes away but, the loss will lessen it's hold. I know I'm gonna be greeted by a lot of wonderful animals when I cross that bridge! You will, too.

The last older stallion I lost 3 years ago was a tiny, tiny sweetheart who spoke to me every morning. In the quiet of daylight, I can still hear his soft nickers in the barn. I can smile by remembering our good life together. Luke will never leave you, he will live in your heart forever.

 

[Bruce]

and the vet wouldn't be here until 4:30

Oh geez. It is hard enough to steel yourself for the set time but then to have to sit and wait Must have been really hard, I'm glad your friend was there with you.

 

[Baymule]

I am so sorry about Luke. It is a hard thing to do, doing right by our dear friends. We want to be selfish and keep them forever, but it is not to be. Luke had a good life with you, he was loved and well cared for. One day, he will be waiting for you to carry you to eternity with our Father.

 

[thistlebloom]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It is an inevitable part of having animals, and having favorites. We will most times outlive them. You all are a very caring bunch .

 

[Baymule]

Coffee is ready! We will be in the sheep barn again today, tilling the hard pack, shoveling it into the back of the mule and spreading it on pasture. Hard, hot, dirty, muscle aching work. The neighbor kid is a fantastic help and is eager to get his boat trailer. LOL LOL He has 3 more days and it is his. Then we will start over on the deep litter in the barn. It is a valuable resource, composting in place, the guineas and chickens keep the top layers turned, dry and not smelling. We dig it out as needed, don't know why we have never thought of tilling it in place before so it would spread easier. Duh. I told my sister about what we are doing yesterday on the phone, she was not impressed. There isn't many people i know that would get excited or even come close to understanding. LOL LOL

 

[promiseacres]

Thanks for the coffee. No work for dh so I got sleep in. Was home at 8 last night had a fun evening with my friend. We have a lot in common. Good to talk to someone who can relate. My girls have a birthday party to attend today, storms coming again. Good to get more rain. Plan getting 4h projects done too. And make a plan for DH'S "vacation " time he's taking off the first week of July

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Morning all coffee sounds amazing. I need to get new shoes or something might go back to wear my anckle braces getting to were they hurt when i first wake up near enough where i can walk. I know better to then to wear cowboy boots but until we go shoe shopping its the only shoes i have. (Weak ankles since i was a kid and also i walk on my instep instead of the outside of the sole of one's foot)
Anyways on another note some one coming today to get the fish tank so cleaning like a mad person is on the list for today and also need to get the tank and fish ready to go. Most of the fish are ok to go but one well i am gonna cry we had him for 8year(got him when we got married) and he has a personality that i fell in love with his very bossy and has alot of additude lol. I like challenges can you tell. But if we move were we are talking about (4hr trip from here) he wouldn't make it at his age the stress would likely kill him.