Blessing of laughter

Peter-John's Love · 08-14-2008, 07:46 PM

This has been a day that was very hard...to watch Sammy leave really hit me hard.

The other horses soon stopped calling for Sammy and life returned to normal. The rains we have been praying for came with the crashes of thunder and the earth smelled fresh. An inch fell quickly and then it slowed to a mild warm summer rain. I decided to do the evening feed amidst the joy of needed moisture. The rain felt good.

The horses all greeted me with the joy of dinner coming.

I fed each horse and continued the evening ritual.

I fed the mini mare Karma and her young foal Blessing. Then the laughter came....

I feed them outside the barn, to avoid critters within the barn. None of the horses minded the soft moisture as they ate...well except for Blessing.

Blessing would stand in the doorway and then run out of the barn and grab a bite of hay and then run back into the barn to chew it. Then he would race to get another bite. I watched for about ten minutes. My audible laughter was matched by the sounds of the other horses chewing. The rains washed away my tears. The air cooled my grief. And Blessing made my soul laugh again....

Shiloveshorses · 08-14-2008, 07:51 PM

I am so sorry for your pain. I bet Blessing knew you needed the laughter right now. I soon too will know what your pain is as my 3 will be leaving soon. No I haven't seen them in a long time but for me to know they are longer mine will hurt. And the hardest part will be telling my daughter that her Blaise is no longer hers. But back to you..... I will pray for comfort for you in this hard time. My thoughts, cyber hugs and prayers are with your family.

Mav2007 · 08-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Aren't animals funny sometimes? I always feel connected to them when I just stand and watch them. They interact in ways that are missed by too many people who are always too busy. They can help tremendously in ways that many people will never be lucky enough to understand.

Carri · 08-14-2008, 08:34 PM

She truly is a Blessing!

ahlihaff · 08-15-2008, 11:33 AM

Sorry for your sadness; if you didn't feel sad, you would not have loved and cared as you did for Sammy. Glad Blessing lifted your spirits and helped you to laugh.

horselady · 08-17-2008, 06:40 AM

So sorry to have you do this. the animals know that you love them, and you need to do this. Hugs to you and to Peter-john at this time.

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08-14-2008, 07:46 PM
Peter-John's Love Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 756	Blessing of laughter This has been a day that was very hard...to watch Sammy leave really hit me hard. The other horses soon stopped calling for Sammy and life returned to normal. The rains we have been praying for came with the crashes of thunder and the earth smelled fresh. An inch fell quickly and then it slowed to a mild warm summer rain. I decided to do the evening feed amidst the joy of needed moisture. The rain felt good. The horses all greeted me with the joy of dinner coming. I fed each horse and continued the evening ritual. I fed the mini mare Karma and her young foal Blessing. Then the laughter came.... I feed them outside the barn, to avoid critters within the barn. None of the horses minded the soft moisture as they ate...well except for Blessing. Blessing would stand in the doorway and then run out of the barn and grab a bite of hay and then run back into the barn to chew it. Then he would race to get another bite. I watched for about ten minutes. My audible laughter was matched by the sounds of the other horses chewing. The rains washed away my tears. The air cooled my grief. And Blessing made my soul laugh again.... __________________ Love is a visible gift of God like when you see Peter-John's and Darlin's souls touch

08-14-2008, 07:51 PM
Shiloveshorses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 646	I am so sorry for your pain. I bet Blessing knew you needed the laughter right now. I soon too will know what your pain is as my 3 will be leaving soon. No I haven't seen them in a long time but for me to know they are longer mine will hurt. And the hardest part will be telling my daughter that her Blaise is no longer hers. But back to you..... I will pray for comfort for you in this hard time. My thoughts, cyber hugs and prayers are with your family. __________________ Life is full of ups and downs.....twists and turns......stay on the path.......hang on tight....remember who your friends are.....remember where the shoulders are.

08-14-2008, 07:55 PM
Mav2007 Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,490	Aren't animals funny sometimes? I always feel connected to them when I just stand and watch them. They interact in ways that are missed by too many people who are always too busy. They can help tremendously in ways that many people will never be lucky enough to understand.

08-14-2008, 08:34 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	She truly is a Blessing! __________________

08-15-2008, 11:33 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,635	Sorry for your sadness; if you didn't feel sad, you would not have loved and cared as you did for Sammy. Glad Blessing lifted your spirits and helped you to laugh.

08-17-2008, 06:40 AM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,316	So sorry to have you do this. the animals know that you love them, and you need to do this. Hugs to you and to Peter-john at this time. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime