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Post by luvmymorgan on Oct 28, 2017 9:17:58 GMT -5
HS, that must be so hard. Prayers for you & your family!
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Post by vsolubo on Oct 28, 2017 13:26:56 GMT -5
HS; I'm so sorry about your mom. It's so hard when people we love hurt.
I am hoping to find Marie a good home, but with an injured stifle & not being rideable she needs to be able to get in foal before I she has any hope for a decent home. Luckily she is still young enough to have a 1st foal, she is out of excellent bloodlines & has a proven show record.
During this last colitis episode, I think because it was so severe, I have realized that I need to think of her next home. Bear, being an aged gelding & not rideable either, I know will more or less go to auction & will probably go to slaughter if something happens to me. Marie will also if she can't be used as a broodmare. I also realized that I have been badly depressed; not having a horse I can ride & paying so much in board has just left me just plain depressed. It wouldn't be so bad if Marie could just go out to pasture, but she can't be on pasture so I have to pay for a paddock which I also have to clean daily (or at least every other day).
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Post by luvmymorgan on Oct 28, 2017 19:47:55 GMT -5
V, I know where you are coming from with finding homes for your two. I lucked out in finding a great home for Risty and a 13 YO girl who needs a good broke horse to love on & ride. Her mother has told me that Risty has really helped Julia's self confidence & independence. Yes, it is nice cutting out the board expense too. Hoping you will find good solutions for both Marie & Bear. Some of the comments & the way they were said at the barn, even before I found a home for Risty, made me think that it was time to leave. Just glad things worked out the way they did. I'm even getting used to the fact that after 17 years I no longer have a horse.
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Post by horsespoiler on Oct 28, 2017 22:52:40 GMT -5
Today Mom opened her eyes again and had responses to things going on around her. Her stats have improved also. Her oxygen, heart rate and blood pressure were all good. She went back to sleep before I was able to make it over there but she had responses to me being there and talking to her and to my brother on the phone. They were cooking breakfast when she woke up and this afternoon she had reactions to someone cooking bacon. Even though she is not always "awake" she is aware of what is going on. She hears our conversations and even smiled and did some hand movements, like waving, when we were talking about stories from our lives. Her hospice caregiver is a wonderful woman who owns the foster home she lives in. She is very experienced and has seen 126 people through their end of life. We have known her for over 5 years and she treats my Mom like one of her family. I couldn't ask for anyone better to be caring for her.
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Post by luvmymorgan on Oct 29, 2017 10:01:59 GMT -5
HS, so glad your Mom is in such a good place. Continued good thoughts & prayers coming your way!
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Post by horsespoiler on Oct 30, 2017 0:43:31 GMT -5
Mom should pass tonight. I'm too old to lose my Mom. This is killing me but she will be at peace.
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Post by horsespoiler on Oct 31, 2017 1:07:29 GMT -5
Mom passed very peacefully today. I am beyond devastated and heartbroken.
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Post by luvmymorgan on Oct 31, 2017 19:23:06 GMT -5
HS, I can't tell you how sorry I am about your Mom. My Mom was only 59 when she died & even now 30 years later I still miss her. It does get easier but the pain never totally goes away. HUGS!
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Post by horsespoiler on Oct 31, 2017 21:01:48 GMT -5
LMM, 94 years was a good run. She is now free from pain and that means a lot to me. Now comes the packing up of her room. DH thinks there is a lot of stuff but really it's just spread out. Drawers are not full, they are about half empty. My brother will not be able to help me as he will be gone. My nephew has been cleared by his Dr to race and they will be headed to Vegas for Duel in the Desert. The owner of the foster home is in no hurry to have us clear the room as she won't be adding anyone until after the first of the year. Her sister is terminal with cancer and she will going there to do her hospice soon. DH has his second cataract surgery tomorrow morning so of course he won't be able to help but I know he will insist on going with me.
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Post by vsolubo on Nov 1, 2017 18:02:13 GMT -5
HS; I'm so sorry for your loss. (((Hugs)))
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