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[CntryBoy777]

I thought you might be a good candidate to care for Mel.

I wouldn't mind having him at all, but I'd have to fence the perimeter and hotwire it.....tho, Joyce really doesn't want a bigver dog than Gabbie.....she can bare handle her when she gets excited.....Joyce only weighs 120lbs....on a 5'9" frame. Me, I'd love to have him, but so glad they have a spot for him.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

I can’t even put my emotions into words right now. I was reading @CntryBoy777 updates to see how the house buying was going and couldn’t even post my congratulations when I saw something about Joe passing. I felt that catch in my throat. I then hurried to finish that thread in case I missed details and then hurried to Joe’s thread to see @Devonviolet’s post. I’m so glad she was able to tell us. Living in wonder wouldn’t have been enjoyable. Closure is “nice” to have. My condolences to the family. When I knew it was reality, my first question was about Mel. I’m glad to know that he’s going to be cared for with SBC’s approval. The thought that crossed my mind was @FRED DESANTIS maybe being a good place for him. Can’t wait to hear about Mel’s future adventures. Could someone tag me in the post when it’s made public? Sure hope Elf gets to go with the son and that the goats get settled. If I recall correctly, his kidding season wasn’t done so there could be more coming. Just a thought. I’ll write more later when my mind isn’t going a million miles a minute. You’ll be missed Joe.

 

[Devonviolet]

If they are NOT, they will need to be. We can't lose the whole family!! No, Mel can't go without updates!!! Hope they know that Mel will be "waiting" for Joe to come home and Joe will visit him, in spirit. There will need to be some understanding.

@goatgurl, Yep, lot of us -- it is hard.

Yes, it is hard for so many of us. I still can’t believe that a week ago, He was feeling fine, and more concerned about how I felt after my surgery, than how he was doing. He thought he was going home soon. And a few hours later he was back in the ICU. Even though I know some of the details, I still find it hard to believe he is gone.

 

[LatestartersDaughter]

Hello everyone, this is Joe's daughter Brandy. I cannot tell you what your kind words about my dad have meant to me. I haven't been able to read them all because I start a crying jag, but I will get there. He's always been my hero, an amazing man, who gave all his heart to me, my brother and sister. Losing him so quickly has been devastating. Your words are wonderful.

Mel and Elf was my brother (also named Joe) and I first concern. Unfortunately my living situation I couldn't take either of them though I would have smuggled them home with love. My brother was set to take them both until Devonviolet said she found someone who was willing to take Mel and give him a forever home with love like he had here. We knew he would be better with someone who could let Mel be Mel so that is where he is going. I going to miss that big goof so much though. Elf is going home with my brother. He'll have two other dogs and four kids to play with. He will be happy and loved!

Devonviolet is helping us with the goats as well. There are 5 that are pregnant and look ready to kid soon. I was actually set to visit my dad in 2 weeks to be out here when the kidding started. My brother and I are doing our best to do what is best for the animals and what we think our dad would want.

I know my dad was private, but if you have any questions I will be happy to answer with some discretion. Thank you again for the kind comments and the friendship you have my dad. I'm hoping it can help me through this time.

 

[Alaskan]

Hello everyone, this is Joe's daughter Brandy. I cannot tell you what your kind words about my dad have meant to me. I haven't been able to read them all because I start a crying jag, but I will get there. He's always been my hero, an amazing man, who gave all his heart to me, my brother and sister. Losing him so quickly has been devastating. Your words are wonderful.

Mel and Elf was my brother (also named Joe) and I first concern. Unfortunately my living situation I couldn't take either of them though I would have smuggled them home with love. My brother was set to take them both until Devonviolet said she found someone who was willing to take Mel and give him a forever home with love like he had here. We knew he would be better with someone who could let Mel be Mel so that is where he is going. I going to miss that big goof so much though. Elf is going home with my brother. He'll have two other dogs and four kids to play with. He will be happy and loved!

Devonviolet is helping us with the goats as well. There are 5 that are pregnant and look ready to kid soon. I was actually set to visit my dad in 2 weeks to be out here when the kidding started. My brother and I are doing our best to do what is best for the animals and what we think our dad would want.

I know my dad was private, but if you have any questions I will be happy to answer with some discretion. Thank you again for the kind comments and the friendship you have my dad. I'm hoping it can help me through this time.

I have been worrying about you too...

So it is good to hear from you.

I lost my dad this past summer... and though I am "all grown" it sure was a tough blow.

Know that time will heal, and make it a bit easier, and the memories more happy than sad .... but it is a long and bumpy road ... give yourself love and time to grieve and heal, then grieve again.

 

[MiniSilkys]

Hello everyone, this is Joe's daughter Brandy. I cannot tell you what your kind words about my dad have meant to me. I haven't been able to read them all because I start a crying jag, but I will get there. He's always been my hero, an amazing man, who gave all his heart to me, my brother and sister. Losing him so quickly has been devastating. Your words are wonderful.

Mel and Elf was my brother (also named Joe) and I first concern. Unfortunately my living situation I couldn't take either of them though I would have smuggled them home with love. My brother was set to take them both until Devonviolet said she found someone who was willing to take Mel and give him a forever home with love like he had here. We knew he would be better with someone who could let Mel be Mel so that is where he is going. I going to miss that big goof so much though. Elf is going home with my brother. He'll have two other dogs and four kids to play with. He will be happy and loved!

Devonviolet is helping us with the goats as well. There are 5 that are pregnant and look ready to kid soon. I was actually set to visit my dad in 2 weeks to be out here when the kidding started. My brother and I are doing our best to do what is best for the animals and what we think our dad would want.

I know my dad was private, but if you have any questions I will be happy to answer with some discretion. Thank you again for the kind comments and the friendship you have my dad. I'm hoping it can help me through this time.

Hi Brandy, I did not know your father in person and have not been on this site for very long. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am glad that you are trying to find good homes for his pets as I know they meant a great deal to him. I am also glad you came on to this site to see all the friends that he made that had the same ambitions and hobbies that he had. He may not have meet them all in person but people can still be dear friends anyway. Life can throw us a lot of blows but you can be happy that he got to full-fill his dreams in his final days and do the things that he wanted to do. Good luck to you and again I am terribly sorry for your loss.

 

[Nifty]

Oh no!!! This is so very heart-breaking!!!!

@Devonviolet thank you SO MUCH for posting this for all of us!

Joe was such a wonderful member of our community. We were all so lucky to have him here and I'm pleased that at least a part of him, his words, and personality will live forever in our hearts and here on BYH!

We are all deeply saddened by Joe's passing. On TEG, a popular and well loved member suddenly died, if it wasn't for his having a business Facebook page, We would not have known what happened to him. We were devastated by his loss and wanted a emoji to remember him by. We selected one to remember not only him, but other members also that have passed away.

I thought it would be nice to show it to y'all and see if anyone would like to use this emoji in remembrance of Joe. He ALWAYS greeted new people, welcomed them, and asked them to please put their general location in their avatar. Perhaps we could use the emoji when we welcome new people to the forum.

@Sumi @Nifty I tried to copy and paste the same emoji here, but I can't make it work. Could you please post it so others can see it?

Thoughts anyone?

Yes, I'm very open to this! It would be good to use this sad situation as a way to celebrate Joe and any others we have and will lose! I'll work with @Sumi to make arrangements!

 

[Devonviolet]

Hello everyone, this is Joe's daughter Brandy. I cannot tell you what your kind words about my dad have meant to me. I haven't been able to read them all because I start a crying jag, but I will get there. He's always been my hero, an amazing man, who gave all his heart to me, my brother and sister. Losing him so quickly has been devastating. Your words are wonderful.

Well, welcome @LatestartersDaughter!

It is so nice to see you here, reading all the kind words about your father. As you know he was greatly loved, here on BYH. If you haven’t already found it, he had a journal chronicalling his journey here. If you click on the following link, it will take you to page one of his journal. I will warn you, though. It will take you a while to read through it. As you know, private as he was, he did use a LOT of words to express himself.

Latestarter's ramblings/musings/gripes and grumbles.

Much love to you, sweet Brandy!

 

[Devonviolet]

@Devonviolet thank you SO MUCH for posting this for all of us!

Joe was such a wonderful member of our community. We were all so lucky to have him here and I'm pleased that at least a part of him, his words, and personality will live forever in our hearts and here on BYH!

You are so welcome, Nifty! It has been a pleasure to read all these words of love for Joe. He truely DID epitimize what this community is all about!

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

@LatestartersDaughter

I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. Thank you for hopping on here, and I hope you'll stop by when you can and let us know how you're doing.