tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post7507753759090066942..comments2023-10-11T14:32:53.542-06:00Comments on Fern Valley Appaloosas: Some thoughtsSherry Sikstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-12021966591697637752013-11-11T05:51:34.917-07:002013-11-11T05:51:34.917-07:00I really didn't need to cry this early this mo...I really didn't need to cry this early this morning. What a wonderful and touching poem. 4RRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922623850041091213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-30907646953184568692013-11-08T12:52:56.365-07:002013-11-08T12:52:56.365-07:00A very timely Post. We've had to make this de...A very timely Post. We've had to make this decision in the past and just a few days ago the conversation has risen with a horse we rescued last year. The time is coming - once again. :(50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-45158498382918415292013-11-07T11:34:39.274-07:002013-11-07T11:34:39.274-07:00Nothing you write could ever be a "downer&quo...Nothing you write could ever be a "downer", girl. Thank you for your honest, clear-eyed view of what needs to be done, if we are to own ANY animal.<br /><br />" Not to be cold, but it is not about you being ready, it is about the animal."<br />Exactly.<br />GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-5264686106998008072013-11-07T07:11:28.794-07:002013-11-07T07:11:28.794-07:00You did not hurt me or upset, but just verbalized ...You did not hurt me or upset, but just verbalized the thoughts I already have. I watch her and wonder if she is happy and pain free. I watch my poor old guy Danny who seems to have more and more trouble with mobility, and I watch my old dog Butch who struggles with lupus and the side effects of the medication for that. All these things with these animals weigh's heavy on my mind and I know that soon I am going to have to make the decision's, and then follow through with it. <br /><br />It sucks, especially since more money could probably help Sassy, or even Butch, but it is money I don't have and eventually I am going to have to draw the line. <br /><br />Thank you for this post. It is a good one, and the timing is just right. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617546413512282387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-8471647941757943302013-11-06T18:44:37.465-07:002013-11-06T18:44:37.465-07:00Thanks all I was unsure what to say, but I knew ...Thanks all I was unsure what to say, but I knew I wanted to say it. Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-56496780196607671682013-11-06T18:42:09.802-07:002013-11-06T18:42:09.802-07:00Oh Cindy! I did not intend to hurt or upset you...Oh Cindy! I did not intend to hurt or upset you , I know how hard you have worked on Sassy, she is in good weight and you are managing her pain,I know you will do the right thing for her if it can no longer be managed Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-40683618314023266192013-11-06T18:12:11.439-07:002013-11-06T18:12:11.439-07:00As I keep trying to heal Sassy, and wondering if I...As I keep trying to heal Sassy, and wondering if I am doing the right thing, these words hit me harder than you will ever know. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617546413512282387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-89881234710736608012013-11-06T15:46:11.936-07:002013-11-06T15:46:11.936-07:00Not a downer at all, it's reality we probably ...Not a downer at all, it's reality we probably all face if we've ever had an animal. Loved the poem.kdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504994174268834559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-16324792825281367722013-11-06T11:31:10.649-07:002013-11-06T11:31:10.649-07:00I love this poem and it helped me get through some...I love this poem and it helped me get through some of those cases you mentioned you didn't want to open. I thank you for that although I was ready and I agree that all animals that we love and cherish deserve this dignity. Someone at work had to make the decision today to put her dog down so if it is okay I would like to give her your poem.greymarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230284595885022197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-84540507759812487882013-11-06T10:54:03.362-07:002013-11-06T10:54:03.362-07:00This problem is not solely for horse owners, it i... This problem is not solely for horse owners, it involves ANYONE that holds the care of any ANIMAL DEAR TO THEIR HEART<br /><br />And as I work in Long Term Care, with Humans, DON'T get me started on that!!! Prairie Ridge Performance Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045703802836499887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-14696068321872484132013-11-06T10:51:20.952-07:002013-11-06T10:51:20.952-07:00Sherry, This is a very 'close to my heart'...Sherry, This is a very 'close to my heart' subject. I also have a BIG problem with the people that have the "I'm not ready" thing going on, NONE of us is ever 'ready', but when the time comes, be it old age, injury, or whatever, then we need to 'ante up', 'cowboy up', ( whatever phrase you use) and make the right choice!!<br />It is not right that an animal should have to suffer, just because 'we' cannot do this.<br /><br /><br />This is one of my favourite poems, of yours.Prairie Ridge Performance Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045703802836499887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-22137720522096019232013-11-06T07:42:37.428-07:002013-11-06T07:42:37.428-07:00Making that decision is part of good stewardship, ...Making that decision is part of good stewardship, as you said. I will always be sad for the times I've had to do that, especially the most recent one- and her grandma- two that were so near and dear to me- but it's our duty to do what is in their best interests, even if we don't want to let go. <br />One of my favorite of your poems.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-23890955010286050902013-11-06T06:29:52.168-07:002013-11-06T06:29:52.168-07:00Thank you ~ we just faced this decision on 10/28 w...Thank you ~ we just faced this decision on 10/28 with our 26 year young grey mare (appy) ~ you are correct it isn't easy.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-67733932542991783682013-11-06T04:26:12.031-07:002013-11-06T04:26:12.031-07:00I think this post is beautiful. I love your poem! ...I think this post is beautiful. I love your poem! Saying goodbye is part of life, one of the very hardest...we wouldn't have felt joy in our lives otherwise.aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-70043687193005893532013-11-06T04:18:43.207-07:002013-11-06T04:18:43.207-07:00Not really a downer in a way - death is a part of ...Not really a downer in a way - death is a part of life, as is aging. All of life, even its end, is to be celebrated - and it's wonderful that we can be there for our good steeds at the end and make sure that they don't suffer and have as good an end as we can give them. Love your poem - captures the spirit exactly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603513755231165590.post-90615100670842357482013-11-06T00:15:20.143-07:002013-11-06T00:15:20.143-07:00I couldn't agree more Sherry. Nothing makes me...I couldn't agree more Sherry. Nothing makes me angrier than people letting an animal suffer because 'they' are not ready. Grow up, grow a set and stop being selfish!! BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.com