I have tears in my eyes as I write this. I'm so sorry about your horse, but so grateful you put your sorrow into such beautiful and moving words.
I grew up with horses next door, but never had one of my own--in spite of constantly begging my parents for one! I can identify with your mom in wanting my daughter to have what I didn't have--if it turned out that she was as drawn to horses as I was, and she was! She started riding lessons when she was 6 and has never stopped riding since then. It's been the joy of her life! She's now 20 and on her way to becoming an equine vet. :) We bought her mare (Ivy) when my daughter was 13, and Ivy is now 13 herself. She has grown up with Ivy, and I write all of this so that you understand how easily I can see my daughter being in the same position some day of saying goodbye to our dear Ivy. Even thinking of it makes me cry. Memories of every pet I have loved and lost came back to me as I read your essay. For me, there are three things that make it all survivable. The first two you mentioned: the "helpers" and the wonderful memories of the time with your horse. The third thing that makes it survivable for me is the deep hope--more than hope, the trust--that I will see them again someday in eternity and that all the love we shared will be restored and golden forever.
This brought tears to my eyes - profoundly deep and true. I am so sorry for the loss of your horse - but glad still that you can remember all the joy and goodness of his life.
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Profound. Thank you for the gift of this piece. I am so sorry for your loss and moved to tears by the depth of your relationship to the horses -- and people -- of your life.
Tears....so beautiful
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a loving tribute. And so true about sadness feeling so much more real.
A beautiful reflection! I'm sorry for your loss. <3
So sorry for your loss <3 this is a beautifully written, honest post.
This is such a beautiful tribute. I’m so sorry for what you’re going though.
Thank you for writing this. 💜 you are generous even in your grief and that is a blessing.
This is a beautiful piece of writing, and a beautiful tribute. I’m sorry for this loss. Gorgeous photos, too. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔
Oh Katie, my heart broke for you reading this. 💔 Thank you for sharing such a raw and real tribute.
I'm so sorry! But also thank you, this is truly, deeply moving.
I have tears in my eyes as I write this. I'm so sorry about your horse, but so grateful you put your sorrow into such beautiful and moving words.
I grew up with horses next door, but never had one of my own--in spite of constantly begging my parents for one! I can identify with your mom in wanting my daughter to have what I didn't have--if it turned out that she was as drawn to horses as I was, and she was! She started riding lessons when she was 6 and has never stopped riding since then. It's been the joy of her life! She's now 20 and on her way to becoming an equine vet. :) We bought her mare (Ivy) when my daughter was 13, and Ivy is now 13 herself. She has grown up with Ivy, and I write all of this so that you understand how easily I can see my daughter being in the same position some day of saying goodbye to our dear Ivy. Even thinking of it makes me cry. Memories of every pet I have loved and lost came back to me as I read your essay. For me, there are three things that make it all survivable. The first two you mentioned: the "helpers" and the wonderful memories of the time with your horse. The third thing that makes it survivable for me is the deep hope--more than hope, the trust--that I will see them again someday in eternity and that all the love we shared will be restored and golden forever.
This brought tears to my eyes - profoundly deep and true. I am so sorry for the loss of your horse - but glad still that you can remember all the joy and goodness of his life.
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so sorry again for your loss, Katie! What a beautifully raw tribute ❤️
Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Profound. Thank you for the gift of this piece. I am so sorry for your loss and moved to tears by the depth of your relationship to the horses -- and people -- of your life.