I have to tell y’all, losing our little precious Hope in such a traumatic way was a horrific experience. I would not wish that on anyone. As upset as Bernie and I were yesterday, poor Mirrie was beyond consolation. She didn’t understand where her sister went. She couldn’t stand being alone. It was such a bad day for all of us.
Even though none of us will get over our loss, Angie knew that we needed a companion for Mirrie as quickly as possible, and she offered us a sweet one year old doeling. Today I went and picked her up.
Interestingly enough, she had never been named. When she was born someone has asked to buy her, and requested that Angie not name her. This person wanted to choose the name. Time went on, and eventually the person that had wanted to buy her backed out of the deal. And the little doeling had gone so long without a name, that she was just known as the goat with no name! So, as I drove this little girl back to the homestead, I pondered on what her name should be. I didn’t have to think on it very long. Angie and I were both born in the same state. It seemed only fitting that I should name this little girl something that represented one of my first bonds with Angie.
Meet Georgia.
Mirrie is SO happy to have one of her old friends here with her now.
She’s still my baby…..
But now we all have Georgia with us too.
We miss our little Hope. But today it finally feels like things may be ok again.
Thanks to all of you for your overwhelming support and kind words during all of this. It means so much more than any of you will ever know.
(((hugs)))
This warms my heart, Lots of love & hugs to all your new Family members.
they are cute, and you are so lucky to have them.
Aww arent they the cutest babies ever. I am so so sorry to hear about Hope and poor Chance. I know that you have been heartbroken but Georgia will help you and Mirrie to heal faster.
Bernie is such a good guy to grieve with you when they are your babies.
I pray that everything else goes ok and that they stay healthy and happy as they are right now.
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Oh some good news for you. I have broody hen…. more fuzzy butts will hopefully be here soon. My husband said I could not buy any new chicks this year, Well he picked out hens that go broody. Yeah ME!!
I have been keeping up with your whole journey to getting goats. When I read your post yesterday I really felt for you. See my little goat gave birth for the first time on Sunday and when I found the baby it had died
. I is so heartbreaking and I can say I know how you feel. Glad to see things worked out.
The “Goat with no name”, maybe God had a plan for the two of you together?
*sigh* I know they are in a great home and will be loved loved loved.
Georgia is a fabulous name! And she is just a doll. I bet Mirrie was thrilled to see one of her old farm buddies again! How great of Angie to offer her to you, and what a thoughtful goat momma you are, driving all that way to pick Georgia up so that little Mirrie wouldn’t be lonely. You and Bernie (and Angie) are good people!
Georgia is a beauty. I’m glad Angie was able to help you and Hope out.
I’m sending good goatie health vibes your way! Hugs for all of you.
Welcome Georgia! I think you and Mirrie will be great friends.
I’m sorry for your loss. Bloat is a horrible condition I have personal experience with. I lost two dogs (big beautiful Bullmastiffs) to bloat several years ago within a year of each other. Best of luck with Georgia and Mirrie and I hope you have no further problems.
(((Penny Bernie))) – Georgia is gorgeous…. as are you both…
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