In Pain From Loosing My Friend And Therapy Horse

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((((((((((((((Pottershand)))))))))))))

Weeping with and for you and Kaimana....
I'm so sorry... This kind of loss is agonizing, searing...

I'm sending you my love, and I hope comfort in many ways comes to you, somehow in your deep loss and amid your grieving.

I do firmly believe that there is room enough in heaven for our beloved animals.
(((((((((((((((((Pottershand))))))))))))))))
With all my love,
Deer

 

[Shelley_S]

Dear Pottershand,

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Kaimana. Losing a beloved pet is absolutely gut-wrenching, but I hope you will take comfort in knowing that ending her suffering was the ultimate act of love on your part. Here is a poem that I hope will help you in some small way through this difficult time.

Reflection

They say it's best to love and lose than never love at all,
But loving only builds you up. It doesn't break the fall.
And often when it's late at night I sit and wonder why
It came to be that wonderful just couldn't pass me by.

And as the moonlight, creeping in, sends shadows to their grave,
I'm left in mourning for my friend - so beautiful. So brave.
An angel without need for wings, inherent of the sky,
While, lending me her gracefulness, she taught me how to fly.

In wishing for the days long passed, I often reminisce
Of how it felt to stroke her face. The shoulder that I miss.
The graceful soul too kind for words whose love would never end.
The one I'd hoped would pass me by, but then became my friend.

I know some angel rides her now. I pray she treats her kind
For she is only hers for now, while I stay here behind,
As up above the cloud-filled skies I know she waits for me
To join her in her Paradise for all Eternity.

Big hugs,​

Shelley​

 

[alixipain]

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LOVE DIES
The glamour of love
In a cloak of gold
Sweet as heaven, Above
No longer, I hold
Ah! When love dies
All the lights go out
Boundless are the skies
Shoreless sea's about
Anchors do not hold
Floats my heart
Oue of the chosen fold
Into unknown dark
Memories stabs are keen
Love that was tender
Now sordid and mean
I surrender
What is life to me
This pitiless day
It's skeleton I see
With feet of clay
"In loving memory of Linda Ann & Julie Ann"
~ Alix Ivan Pain ~
For You and Kaimana! I pray you are bleesed with a colt/fledgling that is close to you as well.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - Buddha

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye. - Buddha

 

[Deleted member 6617]

Thank you so much everyone. I haven't been able to post on this thread. Every time I try the tears and grief become overwhelming and I have to leave. I am reading. I am feeling the love and encouragement. I am working on healing to the point of not being in such grief when I think about her. The poems are wonderful and I will copy them and keep them with pictures of her. Thank you all so much. This is all I can write for now. HUGS all around!

 

[deer_in_headlights]

((((((((((((((((Pottershand))))))))))))))))))

Crying with you... it's so hard to lose such a beloved companion.
Holding you close to my heart, dearest Pottershand...

With all my love,
Deer

 

[Reclusive]

I'm all teary-eyed for you too, Pottershand. Let the grief come because you have lost something wonderful. But don't let it taint your memories of her. And don't feel bad for her - she had a friend who made the hardest and best decision for her and I have no doubt you treated her well.

 

[KP the nut]

((((PH))))

I am so very sorry, Kaimana sounds an amazing friend. You loved and cared for one another. You loved her enough to free her from pain, you could do nothing greater. I also believe that our animal friends will meet us one day.

You are not alone, I am crying and share your pain with you.

Take care my friend
KP

 

[Jawn]

(((PH)))

 

[Jestadud]

Very sad to hear this news.

I take the point that there is "something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man", but as someone who is allergic I am all too aware that the outside of a horse can be very irritating to the outside of man.

Doesn't mean I hate them, I love the way they always want to come over and say hello.

Must be a huge loss.

 

[deer_in_headlights]

Jesta,

You sound like my brother. He's wildly allergic, and yet he and his horse go everywhere together, including camping alone in the mountains.
He even shares a beer with his horse. Best buds.

I had to have my elderly horse put down a couple of years ago, and I was so desperate to save him. It was the hardest thing to let him go. It wasn't until a wonderful vet cried with me, and told me what would happen to him if I didn't do it... I still cry...

My heart is breaking with you (((((((((((Pottershand))))))))))))).
I hope you will be able to share pictures and stories about Kaimana, if you'd wish to, PottersHand.

Sending hugs, hopes for comfort and peace, and all my love,
Deer

 

[Gloria]

Dear Pottershand,

What a terrible loss! You and I talked about and you know I have a 25 year old Arab mare who is my soul mate. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for you. It brings tears to my eyes to think about your sadness.

My prayers are with you,
Gloria

 

[Deleted member 6617]

I kept some of Kaimana's mane to make a bracelet or key chain out of. One for me and one for my daughter. Today I took the clippings out for the first time and held them. It felt good to hold a part of her. Today I need her, but she is gone. I know it will get easier, but it hurts so much still. She really was a part of me and a part of our family. To hold a piece of her is not the same, but it sure feels good. Trying to hold onto the good memories. We shared so many of them together. Love her so much. Who do I turn to now...she could read me so well and now she is gone. Who do I turn to when I feel like I do today? She helped to ground me when I spiral downward. I miss her so much.