tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post1672940705436882658..comments2023-12-24T11:05:20.209-08:00Comments on C-ing Spots Appaloosas: Putting one foot in front of the otherC-ingspotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-74847157697246565512015-02-25T09:15:32.712-08:002015-02-25T09:15:32.712-08:00Thank you for all the kind words, it does really h...Thank you for all the kind words, it does really help knowing that other people understand. And Michelle, I will try very hard to breath slowly and relax for Annie's sake. Thanks again.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-52846325218655125332015-02-25T07:32:32.015-08:002015-02-25T07:32:32.015-08:00I read a blog post this winter, on a horse blog ma...I read a blog post this winter, on a horse blog maybe you follow, too, about the importance to animals of our breathing slow and steady. It helps them relax; let's them know all is well. Said that breathing like that is never more important than when we have to give them that final kindness. I've held that in my heart, knowing how hard it will be, because that is the time that my breath is caught in my throat, or I'm sobbing jaggedly. But it makes sense, and I've determined to try for all of my animals from here on out. So I will pray you have courage to keep breathing long, slow, relaxed breaths as Annie slips away, so she feels all is well. You know I'll be there hugging you in spirit....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-44999788362162224202015-02-25T07:03:34.617-08:002015-02-25T07:03:34.617-08:00I'm so sorry Annie will not be with you after ...I'm so sorry Annie will not be with you after next week. It's so hard to make the decision and even harder to stick to it. Hugs to you and Annie. She had a wonderful life with you and will be missed more than she knows. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-61851065912460935802015-02-25T04:56:49.304-08:002015-02-25T04:56:49.304-08:00I think what appears regular and mundane, serves a...I think what appears regular and mundane, serves as grounding when things feel off kilter. Funny that your dogs get their own cones! We grill year round, even in the snow & cold. So nice that you are enjoying such lovely weather. Your last paragraph choked me up...doesn't really fit, but the melody from a song that shares her name, Sweet Annie by Zac Brown, came to mind...you are a brave good-hearted woman Lorie. Hugs to you & your sweet Annie!!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-31642863050433936842015-02-24T23:40:26.050-08:002015-02-24T23:40:26.050-08:00You and Annie will be in my thoughts, Lorie. xxxYou and Annie will be in my thoughts, Lorie. xxxT.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-54907577674741028552015-02-24T22:00:10.899-08:002015-02-24T22:00:10.899-08:00oh hugs my friend! such a sad loss, but a wonderfu...oh hugs my friend! such a sad loss, but a wonderful life of love and memories she has given you ! I wish I could be there to hold your hand through this.Not because I don't think you can handle it , just because. Hugs again , and sweet kisses to your beautiful girl Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-67551160339978653372015-02-24T17:53:56.685-08:002015-02-24T17:53:56.685-08:00I'm sorry you're going to lose her - but I...I'm sorry you're going to lose her - but I'm glad you've had her with you all these years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com