Hey Frog, I’m sorry I haven’t been around much, I just don’t feel very horsey lately. Since Tuffy’s gone I really just don’t care about my horses anymore. I’m sure I’ll get the feeling back someday so I’m not selling any of my other horses. I’m sending Mina to a trainer as well. I still take good care of them, I feed them and brush them every day and play with Mina but my heart isn’t in it.
I’ll take some pics of my decorations, they are funnier this year. I put more hanging things in the trees and it’s cute. One of my kids asked me why I don’t put up scarier stuff but I didn’t tell her why. I’ll tell you guys, though. Ever since those poor American hostages got their heads cut off in Iraq and it was filmed I just can’t go with the gory decorations anymore. Know what I mean? I saw part of the Daniel Pearl video and one of the others and some of those decorations are just too realistic. Am I making sense?
It makes complete sense on both counts.
While I hope you get it back, I understand the grief. I don’t look forward to it.
Frog... great trail pictures... But not great trails! ouch. Lots of rocks is right!
Feel free to talk to yourselves today, I’m a little busy but I will eventually reply :~)
Well, I understand. You and Tuffy had a special bond. Part of you is gone now and you can't just replace that overnight. Give yourself some time. It'll come back. But spend as much time as you can getting to know Mina. That'll help fill the hole faster, even if you feel like you're just going through the motions right now.
I can understand how you feel I think. When my mare was put down, the passion for horses and riding left. I still love all my horses and enjoy watching them grow. I just don’t have the “it’s a gorgeous day to take Lady out for a bit” and now, standing and grooming is okay but a job I guess. I don’t stand out for hours with a brush and comb just ‘cause we both enjoy it so much. She left a hell of a hole that no one has filled yet, although I look at each new foal crop wondering if one of them will be the one.