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Category Archives: Final Departures (Loss)
WAITING FOR THE OTHER SHOE TO DROP
No, this is not about chewing. It’s about a human who is developing a hair trigger for alarm. Yesterday, I lost one of my Quarter horses, Brandy – Otoe’s Second Wind, the one who who had encephalitis earlier this year. … Continue reading
THE PAIN OF LOSS
When we grow close to others, there is always the risk – one of us will be the first to go. It doesn’t matter what the usual lifespan is, it can occur to either of us. We are all moving … Continue reading
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THE EXPERIENCE OF LOSSES
posted 3/20/14, written 2/6/14 When you grow close to another living creature who expires before you do, loss is inevitable, as is the grief that goes along with loss. No matter how well you understand that the pain of loss … Continue reading
Parker, 1/20/02 – 2/4/14
With the storm coming, I took Parker to MU on Monday for his second treatment instead of Tuesday. He enjoyed the trip there, looking out the windows during the drive. I was optimistic since the first treatment had gone so … Continue reading