Welcome to Fern Valley

Here in central Alberta prime farm country,my husband Martin and I work together raising beef cattle and Appaloosa horses. Fern valley appaloosas have long been known for their quality of temperament conformation and color.I have recently rediscovered a love of writing and have published 2 collections of poetry. "Telling Tails" and Tails Trails and Campfire stories" . I look forward to a future spreading my wings as an author and as a horse woman .

Wednesday 24 September 2014

Thank You for the Music



 So this song is an old favorite of mine and while the lyrics don't exactly fit  the situation the  chorus fits  well  enough  for me. and for this sad goodbye 


 Thank you for the music  
(yes I am an ABBA fan ,I said before I like all kinds 
of music, the rule is ,if I like it I listen , that is all)


                                                            So I say
                             Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
                                      Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
                                  Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
                                                What would life be?
                                 Without a song or a dance what are we?
                                     So I say thank you for the music
                                                    For giving it to me.






Fern Valleys Jazz 
my sweet pretty girl, dam to the gentle and handsome
  FV Shall We Dance 
"Tango"

The ever beautiful and willing 
FV Sparks Image 
"Maggie "
who re introduced me to an old friend and made me a new one in Kat , her daughter and the proud owner of Maggie 



FV Dandy Line
"Dandy" 
ever gentle , and peaceful, had a stumble in his young life and changed owners rather quickly ,but landed beautifully and his new family adore this gentle giant 





the original power take off kid! 
And the first .
  FV Jazz Time 
A sharp looking fellow indeed who grew up to be , big powerful and tough
And while I was not able to keep up with his career, I have recently been told he is being sold at a ranch horse auction  in Lethbridge. Looks amazing and has been working  pens in feedlots.A great job for a guy like that




 Thank you  my Jazzy girl, I wish we had had more time, and a way to make it all better 
So to my "girl with the golden hair", 
  Today as the autumn leaves changing ,reflected  your color,  I said farewell.

Stay safe my friends 




18 comments:

Shirley said...

Awwwww no! So sorry Sherry! She was a fine momma and a beauty.

aurora said...

If the lyrics feed the soul, they fit - and beautifully I might add. Sending you a heartfelt hug!! So sorry my friend, it's never easy. May your beautiful Jazzy's spirit live on through her offspring...

Ami said...

I'm sorry. I'm glad you had her to love.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry - hope the good memories help.

kden said...

A fitting photo tribute; very beautiful.

Nuzzling Muzzles said...

I'm sorry for your loss.

50+ Horses said...

I lost two horses in the past 8 weeks. One planned due to old and...and one a shock.

You captured it perfectly...well said.

Reddunappy said...

Sorry, its so hard to lose them. ((hugs))

Unknown said...

Sherry I am so so sorry. I know that she was special to you.

Cut-N-Jump said...

What a beautiful tribute.

(((((Hugs)))))

Crystal said...

So sorry Sherry. She sure had some nice babies! I think the song fits perfectly.

phaedra96 said...

I am so sorry to see this; it is so hard for them to go, even if you are prepared for it.

4RRanch said...

So sorry, what a lovey tribute to a grand horse.

4RRanch said...

So sorry, what a lovey tribute to a grand horse.

C-ingspots said...

Oh Sherry...I'm so very sorry. She really was a lovely mare, and a loving mama to so many beautiful babies. May she rest in peace, and may you find peace. Hugs to you my friend.

The Dancing Donkey said...

I'm so sorry. This has just been the worst year.

Leah said...

So sad to hear... RIP Jazz your time here is done and oh all those beautiful babies... This is never a good time - surround yourself in her memories.

Sherry Sikstrom said...

thank you all so much for your kindness and words of comfort , you are so apreciated