Sunday, June 17, 2018

Coming in for a soft landing

It's been a rough weekend on the heart. Saturday morning Oreo was much worse, which didn't make sense until I learned that Rick had given her some steroid with the sub-cu fluids on Friday. Once that wore off, there was little left in her but breath. Rick finally ended her suffering today (a rotten job, especially on Fathers Day), right after I learned that Sara had lost her little lamb on Friday. When I looked up and saw a hole in the clouds, all I could think of were the holes in our hearts....

I did manage to get Bridget sheared this morning. No 'before' photo, as I didn't take off her coat until I had sheared off her trashy neck fleece. I was expecting her to be difficult (she's loud, pushy, and spoiled from being a short-term bottle baby) but she was actually very good – and easy to shear.

There was no time to harvest the last waiting fleece (Bernadette's) before I needed to get my horse ready for a dressage lesson – but my student didn't show up. 😒 Then Rick and Brian wanted me to go with them to try out a little fishing boat they had borrowed, and I didn't feel I could say "no" with it being Fathers Day and all.

It was a beautiful day to be on Henry Hagg Lake (said a LOT of people), but the boat itself was a little nerve-racking. I managed to knit a few rounds but mostly just hung on – and took a few photos.





Rick wasn't entirely comfortable with the boat, either, but Brian loved it!

The sun was setting on as we neared home, and the sky put on an amazing show. Reveling in such beauty crowded out all other trauma for awhile; it really was a balm to the soul.






That's it for now from Gilead . . .

10 comments:

Leigh said...

Michelle, I'm so sorry about Oreo. It's hard to see them suffer and hard to let them go. :(

Retired Knitter said...

Sorry about Oreo. But she lived a wonderful life on your land. Yes, it is hard to let them go - but I truly believe it is the last great and unselfish "I love you" you can give a suffering animal that cannot get better. Thinking of you now.

Mama Pea said...

Glad Oreo isn't suffering any more. Hard as it is, we can't let any of our animals go on like that. Perhaps getting out on the water (even though not entirely comfortable!) with the fresh air blowing helped clear some of your sorrow away. Hope so. Hugs from Minnesota.

Florida Farm Girl said...

I'm so sorry you lost Oreo It hurts. I'm glad you spent time with the boys on the lake. Another good memory to store in the bank.

Susan said...

What a very sad weekend. I am so sorry to hear about Oreo. I am not a water person and the only way I can admire a boat is to do it safely from shore. Hugs upon hugs to you. xo

MiniKat said...

You and Rick gave Oreo a wonderful life and then one last gift to remove her pain. That is love and devotion. <3

May time ease your heart and may the good memories always outweigh the bad.

Janis said...

My heart breaks for you, losing Oreo. We took a drive around (as far as possible with the road closure) Hagg Lake a week ago & it was busy then. I can't imagine the amount of people the heat must have brought out!

thecrazysheeplady said...

{{{hug}}}

Molly Bee said...

God Speed beautiful Oreo! ((((hugs)))

Fat Dormouse said...

Sorry I am late with this, but I echo the messages above. It's always hard to lose one of our pets.