I just posted about the nature of nature – the fact that if we live with livestock and chickens, we must expect that we will lose them. And today, we lost our precious little Hope to bloat. This has been an emotional and horrific experience, and I really am not mentally able to go into detail. I will try to post in more detail in the future – so those of you who have not experienced bloat may learn what to look for – and maybe even the extreme steps that may save the life of your precious goat, cow, or other animals that are susceptible to it. I wish I had known……
Mirrie is ok. She is sad. She is lonely. But she is ok. I’ve spoken to Angie several times today. She has been, of course, my angel. The one person who could ground me and keep me sane during all of this sorrow. She has offered another goat, that is about a year old, to keep Mirrie company. Goats are VERY social creatures. They NEED company. I have accepted her offer.
Bernie was there with me throughout this ordeal. He just wanted to fix it. Bless his heart – he wanted everything to be ok, not just for Hope, but for me. And when it wasn’t, well….. we have spent the day trying to comfort each other. This has been the worst day on this homestead. And even so, the pups warmed my heart on the mail check. Mirrie made me laugh trying to suckle my chin. The cats were as annoying as ever. And Bernie’s hugs are worth all the money Bill Gates makes…….
This really is the nature of nature. If we bring nature into our life – and we SHOULD – we need to be prepared for the hand nature may deal us. The more prepared we are, the better chances we have at bluffing and winning that hand. I promised to step you through our homesteading triumphs and losses when I started this blog. We had a loss today. A very big, heart wrenching loss today. I am going to share it.
But not today.
Today I’m dealing with the nature of nature.
Tags: goat bloat
Tears.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! I am grieving with you. So glad Angie has offered another goat companion for Mirrie and that you accepted. It won’t take away the pain of your loss, but hopefully it will bring some comfort to you and to Mirrie. Thinking of you tonight.
Penny, I am so sorry to read this today. Your heart must be absolutely broken in two. You have a lot of support out here from all of us – please don’t hesitate to lean on, call upon, ask for a friendly ear, or whatever else you might need. It will be given unquestioningly.
Again – I’m so sorry.
-danni
((((((((((((Penny Bernie))))))))) the tears are rolling down my face as I read this sad news……… oh Penny Im so very very sorry…..I have no words ofcomfort except to say I love ya girl…..
Im going to bed now very heavy hearted..
OXOXOXOXOX
I know your heartbreak… I am so, SO sorry. Hugs, hugs and more hugs.
Oh Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t hold back the tears for you and Mirrie.
This has truly been one of the saddest months I’ve seen in a long time.
I hope April will shower us all with happiness.
I love you!
Julie
My heart aches for you and your family.
I’m so, so sorry, Penny. My heart aches for you.
Bless your heart Penny! Sorry to hear about the loss. Glad you’ve got such a great support system on the homestead!
I am so sorry, that is the hardest part of farm life. Glad that Angie is there for support.
Oh Penny, I’m so sorry I missed this yesterday!
I can’t imagine how terrifying the whole event must have been. I’m glad you have Bernie, the snuggle dogs and Angie to help you through it.
((((Hugs))))