tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post4973721681407028627..comments2023-12-20T05:26:28.993-05:00Comments on sheep dreams: OliveDianne MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10168188912154245536noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-32429862555037887682013-07-19T12:38:30.078-04:002013-07-19T12:38:30.078-04:00What a lovely, fine post, Dianne. To make meaning ...What a lovely, fine post, Dianne. To make meaning out of sorrow - I think that's proper mourning. <br />The header photo is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Thank you for your work on this blog, and all manner of good things.Rona Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216182799460931000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-78134062001519819852012-07-10T17:03:26.056-04:002012-07-10T17:03:26.056-04:00Oh golly I missed seeing this one when it happened...Oh golly I missed seeing this one when it happened. How sad! It's hard when we second guess ourselves. I sort of blame myself for the bad case of heat stress that crashed my female llama. It's hard when we are getting ready to leave town and so much is going on. It wasn't your fault and you are not a bad shepherd...but I do understand that feeling. I hope you are doing better now...Olive was special to you I know. She waited for you to come home because she loved you. I feel really sad thinking about it. It's so hard when the special ones go on.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263410092161275781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-30121143048073026262012-06-14T19:57:09.627-04:002012-06-14T19:57:09.627-04:00This is my sympathy card to you. I am so sorry for...This is my sympathy card to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Losing our four legged kids is very hurtful and hard. I totally feel for you.Julie (Tanknit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-89227079256359006342012-06-14T11:53:11.235-04:002012-06-14T11:53:11.235-04:00That really stinks, Dianne. Please know that I be...That really stinks, Dianne. Please know that I believe you are the best shepherdess ever, but mother nature can simply be a b____at times! Hugs....Lindy and Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902911165627490484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-36229630847498171902012-06-14T00:02:44.344-04:002012-06-14T00:02:44.344-04:00Oh Dianne. I am so sorry.Oh Dianne. I am so sorry.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-9665258568065998442012-06-13T20:16:44.859-04:002012-06-13T20:16:44.859-04:00I really enjoy reading about all the animals and t...I really enjoy reading about all the animals and their antics on the many blogs pertaining to farms but when something happens to one of them I cry too. They are all so special to us. My heart goes out to you.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495225547594317165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-64192650767007711142012-06-13T19:31:46.136-04:002012-06-13T19:31:46.136-04:00oh, that is so sad.... we too love our animals, so...oh, that is so sad.... we too love our animals, so I understand. Found you through soulemama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-89799057749690321082012-06-13T17:27:36.660-04:002012-06-13T17:27:36.660-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about Olive. She was so ...I'm so sorry to hear about Olive. She was so special. My heart goes out to you and your husband.Marcynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-79633465466945303882012-06-13T15:37:55.257-04:002012-06-13T15:37:55.257-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm also ...I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm also sorry that you feel like a failure...because I know you're not. It's hard to know whether you could have done anything at all to change the final outcome if you had been home. I hope that the acuteness of the pain eases quickly and you can enjoy your memories of Squam. Life with animals is so very hard sometimes.amyfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089380287307928974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-40603184226409148272012-06-13T15:37:40.704-04:002012-06-13T15:37:40.704-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm also ...I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm also sorry that you feel like a failure...because I know you're not. It's hard to know whether you could have done anything at all to change the final outcome if you had been home. I hope that the acuteness of the pain eases quickly and you can enjoy your memories of Squam. Life with animals is so very hard sometimes.amyfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089380287307928974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-60359665210630410872012-06-13T14:23:32.862-04:002012-06-13T14:23:32.862-04:00Dianne, I am just looking at your blog for the ver...Dianne, I am just looking at your blog for the very first time and saw your news. What a sad thing to come home to.<br />I really enjoyed getting to know you at Squam.<br />Betseybokchoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880090874275525486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-71229582078197028282012-06-13T10:54:13.007-04:002012-06-13T10:54:13.007-04:00These animals that come into our lives give us so ...These animals that come into our lives give us so much, and when they leave and take a part of our heart with them. That is the blessing and the curse. I feel so much for you right now, especially as you snuck a little time for your self, which you need and deserve. Sometimes, despite our best efforts things don't work out. I think it worth noting that Olive seemed to hang on for you, and left knowing you were there, hopefully with peace. Be kind to yourself. Wishing your pain eases with happier memories.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362957791894689195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-14155690898254578862012-06-13T10:11:01.226-04:002012-06-13T10:11:01.226-04:00I'm so sorry that you had to experience such s...I'm so sorry that you had to experience such sadness after a well deserved break. Poor old Olive - heartbreaking - and I understand the loss that comes when we lose an animal dear to us. It is devastating.Lily boothttp://www.blockaday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-62622961346332189282012-06-12T23:52:51.575-04:002012-06-12T23:52:51.575-04:00We're damned (to hard work and heartache) if w...We're damned (to hard work and heartache) if we do and damned (to a shallow and lonelier life) if we don't. Every time I go through a heartache like yours I am certain that having animals in my life is not worth the pain - but can't imagine life without them! (((Hugs))) and understanding....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-65779218265182925422012-06-12T23:34:56.744-04:002012-06-12T23:34:56.744-04:00I am so sorry. I can completely relate to this pos...I am so sorry. I can completely relate to this post. All I can offer you is a virtual hug and knowledge that I understand where you are right now because I am right there with you. Given the drought we are experiencing on top of everything else, I too have been doing a lot of soul searching.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995851593213427196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-12707142739761244782012-06-12T22:59:59.983-04:002012-06-12T22:59:59.983-04:00Dianne-so sorry love that you lost Olive! My heart...Dianne-so sorry love that you lost Olive! My heart goes out to you.<br />xoxotheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584902495192378630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-79735905959641213782012-06-12T22:16:32.692-04:002012-06-12T22:16:32.692-04:00I am truly SO sorry. My heart is breaking for you...I am truly SO sorry. My heart is breaking for you .... You are in my thoughts ....<br />Little Olive certainly brought much Joy to everyone and will be sorely missed.barb :0)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01935838101558613022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-64551481983854105622012-06-12T21:24:03.938-04:002012-06-12T21:24:03.938-04:00so sorry to hear the sad news. We grow so attache...so sorry to hear the sad news. We grow so attached to our animals which ever ones they are. Time will pass and only the good memories will remain ;) she was such a cutie.<br />Thinking of you..........Reneelynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-8779574195667326882012-06-12T20:26:42.070-04:002012-06-12T20:26:42.070-04:00OH.... I am so sorry! Olive was such a special g...OH.... I am so sorry! Olive was such a special girl and I am sorry she is no longer here. She will live on through her stories though......LunabudKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583521953411330219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-65449726310649938362012-06-12T19:50:13.403-04:002012-06-12T19:50:13.403-04:00Dianne,
My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. These...Dianne, <br />My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. These 4 legged creatures become such a big part of us. The loss feels unbearable at times.<br />I am thinking of you.<br />KimI'm gonna tell Mom!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05369501103097110149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906387276996008333.post-35762568810382993932012-06-12T19:40:06.919-04:002012-06-12T19:40:06.919-04:00So sorry about your loss. It's hard sometimes....So sorry about your loss. It's hard sometimes. We are having those same talks about our farm too.small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.com