Right in the feels on this one - I have an 18 year old (goat) oldie that somehow keeps going. I’ve started sneaking her grain too. We have a lot of history together and I’m not ready to let her go but she’s really started to decline this winter. I keep hoping/dreading that she’ll just go peacefully in her sleep to ease both our hearts but she’s a tough old thing. *sigh* This life is not for sissies, that’s for sure.
No its sure not. I hope that I am there when its Lucy's time to cross over. I have a thing, I guess you could say, that I prefer to be with them when their time comes. I dont know if it makes their passing easier to be near someone who loves them and will protect them to the end or not. They have all seemed to be calm when i'm nearby or touching them as they go. Or maybe it just makes me feel better that they did not go alone. I know Rob will be there waiting for them.
I always felt it was my responsibility to make it as easy, no fear, and pain free for them as possible. I am their shepherdess, its my job. I fell that way about any animal I have ever had or will have. And yes, it is an honor to honor their life in that way.
PS: I might hate you. You got me all worked up about this circular sock machine learning. Found someone to give me private lessons. Only a 7 - 8-hour drive. So, hotel for 2-3 nights and a couple of hours of lessons each day we could become dangerous with hurt elbows from all the cranking!
Sending so much love and warmth <3
Thank you so very much!
Right in the feels on this one - I have an 18 year old (goat) oldie that somehow keeps going. I’ve started sneaking her grain too. We have a lot of history together and I’m not ready to let her go but she’s really started to decline this winter. I keep hoping/dreading that she’ll just go peacefully in her sleep to ease both our hearts but she’s a tough old thing. *sigh* This life is not for sissies, that’s for sure.
No its sure not. I hope that I am there when its Lucy's time to cross over. I have a thing, I guess you could say, that I prefer to be with them when their time comes. I dont know if it makes their passing easier to be near someone who loves them and will protect them to the end or not. They have all seemed to be calm when i'm nearby or touching them as they go. Or maybe it just makes me feel better that they did not go alone. I know Rob will be there waiting for them.
I think it’s an honor to hold space for them as they cross if I can. Without a doubt, Rob will be there with open arms and a pocket full of peanuts.
I always felt it was my responsibility to make it as easy, no fear, and pain free for them as possible. I am their shepherdess, its my job. I fell that way about any animal I have ever had or will have. And yes, it is an honor to honor their life in that way.
PS: I might hate you. You got me all worked up about this circular sock machine learning. Found someone to give me private lessons. Only a 7 - 8-hour drive. So, hotel for 2-3 nights and a couple of hours of lessons each day we could become dangerous with hurt elbows from all the cranking!
LOL i'm as bad an enabler as my Rob is!
Good for you! I look forward to seeing your work!
Well Miss Lucy is 74 years old. She even beats me! (sheep age times 4) + 14= her age
She is an old lady
What a lovely life Miss Lucy has. She is so not like stereotype sheep. Her personality is so impressive.
She is a good girl!