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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 08:55:42 AM
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When I watch programs on animals on PBS or other doc channels, they always say that humans put these characteristic on to animals - that they don't communicate like we think they do. I say that is just bunk! Animals are far more intuitive and communicative than those researchers give them credit for. Having been around animals my whole life, I know without doubt that they do communicate, have distinct personalities, and rituals that humans rarely get to see. I count myself so blessed to have been allowed to be a witness and a participant in this dance. I cannot imagine my life without a myriad of animals in it - the experience, good and sad, has enriched my life more than words can express. We - all living things - are in this together. We cannot survive without mutual respect and compassion. I think when all of humanity finally gets that - then we finally achieve the balance that we all seek. When one mourns, we all mourn. When one rises above, so do we all. There truly is a time for every purpose under Heaven.
Blessings, Sheri
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 6:43:56 PM
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Oh Grace, I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a beloved companion. Hugs to you!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6674 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 11:47:28 AM
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Thank you so very much Margaret and Debbie for the very kind words. This was not easy but it never is... Once I am done crying I am able to gather myself and remember all the incredible moments I had with her and how much I loved her. I have been so blessed to have such sweet one's in my heart and for that I am able to withstand the sarrow... This morning I remembered not to hurry thru my chores and give everyone who would allow me to give them hugs, snugs and kisses. There are so many in the world who will never get to know the joy I have with these animals and for that I give thanks again.
Have a great weekend and hug those two and four legges a couple more times today..
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 4:41:25 PM
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How are you doing Grace? Been thinking of you. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 5:47:05 PM
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Doing better Hannah and you??? Today I let the bottle kids have a pasture with my big Great Pry "Chief" - They ran and ran and had a great time and then all went into the barn and curled up on top and next to him. I wished I would have had the camera... It is these moment that I make sure I am completely present and aware of just how wonderful something as simply running can be - remember we are not sure how long any of us have - so enjoy every minute...
I don't think I read what happened to you little one Hannah - did I miss a posting???
Hope you all are having a great Saturday - way too hot here and muggy..
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 10:19:12 AM
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I'm so glad! :) I'm doing good. :) No, I never posted about it but I lost a little one at birth. The other one almost didn't make it either but with lots of special care she did.. It was one of those bitter-sweet moments.
Anyway, I'm so glad you are doing better!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 09:22:49 AM
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Catching up on the threads. Have not been on for awhile.
So sorry about your baby. I know when I lose one of my animals a piece of my heart goes with them. Its just so painful you just have to take it one day a time. God bless you. I truly know what you are going through.
I also agree with the fact animals do have incredible emotion and feel loss deeply. I can feel their pain pass right through me when they are in pain.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 11:20:18 AM
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Linda - thank you for the kind and understanding words. Last night while trying to get one of the silly two year old boy head out of the fence again I had to giggle - with all the bad that has happened over the 15 years here there is thousands of good for each bad and that is GREAT ODDS!! I then reminded myself of all the hundreds who have lived here and bought such joy...
Today Agatha jumped all over me today to want to play because I think she is realizing that I am a caring mother - she even let me hold her for about 5 seconds. WOW - that's a great day moment....
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6674 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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