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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 11:24:29 AM
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Well, ladies, we've reached a new phase in our life at my house, so I've had to update my signature line.
A few months ago, one of our very old goldfish, Sunshine, swam across the rainbow bridge. She was 11 years old. Not bad for a 25c feeder fish!
Then, sadly, last week, one of our pet rabbits, Faith, hopped over the rainbow bridge as well. He was 7 years old. He was the rabbit my DD has raised since the age of 12 weeks, and while he had gotten very ill, he still begged for dried fruit right up until he went to the vet's office. I praise God that He gave my teenager the grace to accept what was happening with her rabbit, and to make the tough choice we all face as pet owners. I know it's still not that easy on her (we are still waiting for permission from her to dismantle his cage that she and I built about 3 years ago), but she's been hanging in there.
Anyway, after posting a canning question today, I realized that I no longer have 2 geriatric goldfish and 2 bunnies, so I figured it was time to make the change.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 1:29:21 PM
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Thanks, CJ!
We cried a lot of tears those last few days, but he was very VERY ill. Like he lost a whole pound in 2 months, and he only weighed 3 pounds to start with. He gave us a lot of joy to remember him by, and I'm sure that my mom is taking very good care of him up in Heaven.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 7:40:49 PM
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Oh my goodness, Ann - so sad! I'm so sorry you've lost your two beloved pets! SO hard. They were blessed to have lived such long lives and to have been part of such a loving family and home. Sending big hugs to you, sister - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2013 : 10:36:00 AM
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Ann,
I am sorry for the loss of pets that you family has gone through recently. Our pets are most definitely part of the family, and especially when there are children involved it is difficult.
Your goldfish and rabbit were definitely blessed to be a part of your family for so long.
Hugs to you,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2013 : 4:18:51 PM
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Ann,
My heart goes out to you. In the last few years/months, we have lost so many animals, including two geriatric kitties (one was twenty, one was fifteen), several fish, and prior to that, about five years ago we lost three dogs all within four months, to old age. It is so very hard. Big hugs to you and your sweet girl. I know your fish and that sweet bunny had wonderful, loved lives.
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 12:48:30 PM
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So sorry, Ann, about the loss of your pets. They do take up residence in our hearts, don't they?
Pam
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