So..What Makes a REALLY Tough Day? :(
June 5, 2008 by Marye Audet
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Giving away your horses.
Since our property has started to flood more and more because of the over-development upstream, and since we haven’t been able to sell the house and buy a larger property out in the country….We have been looking for buyers for our horses.
With feed prices the way they are we haven’t had much luck. Finally,this week we decided to offer them to a person who has alot of pasture and no flooding issues, for free.
Now, the issue with me is not losing money. I don’t care. I want the horses to be healthy, and safe and well taken care of. My issue is …
I love them.
So here i am, blogging and crying into my coffee cup. I feel like I am watching yet another dream crumble. And I am repeating, not my will, by Yours…not my will but Yours….
eventually the rest of me will come into line with my words…I hope.
On Saturday the new owner will come pick them up. On saturday a part of my heart will go to live at her house.’
I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…
I am certainly glad He knows what He is doing.
A few years ago Nick was very sick. He spent two weeks in the hospital and came home needing two shots a day of blood thinners. He was just barely two. Those shots turned his little legs black and blue all the way up and down his thighs and I know they hurt. Yet, every time I said that it was time for his shot he would lay down on the couch quietly and wait for it to be over.
I hope that I can have that same trusting heart now. Because the last few years have been increasingly painful.
Thanks for listening, even though this has nothing to do with coffee.
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I’m so sorry! I too am having to go through giving up a beloved pet. It’s not easy! Take the time you need to grieve over your horses.
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I know Sara. There seem to be alot of issues wrapped up in three horses! LOL!
**hugs**
I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers, as well.
{{{Marye}}}
I am so sorry, Marye…crying with you.
Oh my gosh I am so sorry. You have to remember that an ending is often the beginning of something new. Be strong.
Awe, Marye, HUGE hugs! Can you go and see them sometimes?
We had to give away our dog when I was six. It was so much better for the dog (a golden retriever – in an apt. in NYC? What WERE my parents thinking??? – She went to a nice farm), but so sad from a purely selfish viewpoint.
You are having some trials this year. As someone who has been through a lot this past decade with the parents illnesses, finances, etc and other stuff just to dreary to mention, I was always referred to as a tough cookie. The reason being I alwyas remeber my mothers words when I get down…”God doesnt give you what you cant handle, and this will only make you stronger and more hungry for the future”….So be strong, tomorrow is a new day. Thats what gets me by.
I’m sorry momma… I know it’s hard But God is good and you know it well… I’m here for you. <3
BTW did you know your the best mom ever?
Sara- thank you
Ginger-
Betsy- thank you
Cathy- I know..but I just want to slam that open door and keep things the way they are!
Jen- I could but I won;t. Harder on them, harder on me.
Courtney- I know. It is a season, for sure. Blah!
Erynne- Thanks sweeets. Hmm best mom? Nah…
Ah Marye….I have nothing helpful to say except what I said to Marc on his birthday……you have to be tested to have a testimony. God has plans for you girl, BIG plans. Hang in there…..
Marye~
::::::::hugs::::::::: to you. I think you and I know (a little) of the trials and tribulations of each of our lives. You are in my heart and prayers. I always believe that things happen for a reason. Only if He is the One that knows….
I have always lived by “That which does not kill us makes us stronger…” I have no idea why I was chosen to walk my path, but He has the best laid plans and someday I know I will finally know.
I am thinking of you and your beautiful horses (and your family)
xo
chrissy(spoiledmom)
Tiffany and Chrissy (and everyone.) Thank you. I appreciate and value your friendship and your compassion.
I am so sorry. . .very, very tough. I will be praying for you. . .and I hope they aren’t so far away that you can’t go visit them occasionally (or more!). God be with you.
LaTeaDah
thanks la tea dah.
I am sorry. I am a horse lover and have been riding since I was 12 and can appreciate how hard it is. That is one of my favorite scriptures and hold on to it for dear life. God Bless.
really I think so… I couldnt have asked for better ^_^
LOL! But you USED to.
You are a good kid, ya know.
Thanks Kim..I tis hard but I think I am better today. We’ll see how tomorrow goes.
So sorry. I understand. I have had to give up lessons right now because of budget issues. I cannot imagine the pain of having to give up your horses. I can only say that I would dwell on the things I do have. Helped me through my dog getting poisoned last year. I still have her sister, my family, my home. It was rough but you keep moving.
thank you amelia
Marye, I have nothing to say but I am so sorry. SOme people just have too many burdens to bear and the fact that you are still so constantly upbeat amazes and inspires me. I am sure your horses will have a lovely new home. Just think of it as more of your kids going off to find their place in the world.
LOL! INge. I will tell you…we had a bad storm the other day and for the first time in years I was able to enjoy it rather than watch the creek!
I believe that God never let’s us down…but sometimes He does ask us to do hard things for our own good.