February 19, 2013
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Lucy Goes To Alaska (update)
It’s our last night on the ranch and I am having to spend it without my little canine lovies. We dropped them off at the boarding kennel today. Their happy faces all dropped when I placed each of them into the cages and shut the door. But momma, their eyes say to me. break. my. heart.
I soaked my red mare’s horse feathers with tears this afternoon. I don’t have any words.
Everything is ready for the movers tomorrow, so I am heading to bed early.
Spending the rest of the evening curled up under my electric blanket with Lucy.
She makes me laugh.
update: The house was so quite last night. Didn’t sleep but two hours. My eyes are puffy.
The sunrise was even more spectacular than usual. I instantly remembered the first sunrise here at the ranch. It was bittersweet, because we had lost Annie Oakley, she had wandered off. A neighbor brought her back later in the day, assuming she belonged to us. I remember that happiness.
I read your sweet words to me this morning. Thank you, my beauties. Got out of bed and packed the rest of MM’s scattered belongings. There might have been some grumbling. The last of the laundry is in the dryer. Everything we are taking to the hotel is packed in the truck. We are now just waiting for the movers to arrive. ( 10:30am, the movers have arrived and I’ve made the rounds with them. He’s got a good crew, shouldn’t take very long at all.)
I can hear the birds singing. They feel spring in their song. I am taking their lead and moving forward. I will wail no more, but resonate the freshness of new roads.
I am laughing.
For the record, one Wild Woman scheduled all of her dog grooming/boarding appointments according to the closing date the He Whose Name Shall Not Be Mentioned gave her. Since we have just discovered we are not closing on the 21st, but rather the 25th, the senseless act of abusing poor pound puppies in the less than comfy cages fall onto one Meteorology Man, who shall of course, remain nameless. Come March 9th, there’s going to be some chihuahua fury unleashed.
Of course, if no one tells them of this ghastly mistake, they will never know.
Of course, my silence doesn’t come cheap.
Comments (34)
I hope everything continues to go smoothly for you, and you will soon be reunited with the your canine lovies. I must;ve missed a post.. Are you not able to take your horses with you? If not, I’m deeply sorry and hope you will find solace with the memories you have with them.
Safe trip and have those pups back with you soon!!!! <3
Lucy makes me laugh also. You probably need some laughter tonight. You know that old old saying “this to shall pass” then it’s on to the next thing!! just thought I’d add that last bit.
Last few pages of this chapter will be tear stained. Everything is coming together though, and that is good.
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/superhugs
thinking of you with all this, tamy!
tight, tight hug.
Good luck with the move. I hope all goes well!
*super tight hugs* I know this is so hard. It won’t hurt forever, I promise!
best of luck with the move. i hope time flies and you are in your new home before you know it–karen
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Soon you will be settled in and adjusting. You will smile again and just breathe.
God’s grace and mercy be with you and yours as you move to a new place.
I’m sure that all will be well. The pups will be so happy in their new digs and the horses will have a loving home too – with familiar places and new faces. I’m sending prayers and good thought for you.
I’ll be thinking of you Tamy.
Hang in there.
Good luck on your move
How long will the babies be at the kennel? Perhaps not that long Mama? We moved, downsized by 1/2, 3 years ago, and brought 4 cats with us, whom we stored in the garage with heaters, food, water, litter, etc. It became clear that our 18 year old female was not going to survive it so we brought her in the house, where she proceeded to pee all over everything. She’d been senile for years, but had been an outdoor cat, and hind sight tells me I should have let her out, that she would have stayed where I was. We had to pull up all the carpet, spray the flooring with Kilz, and re-floor. The decision was made to put her down soon, but my husband didn’t tell me he was going to do it the next day, and when I stepped out to the patio area, there she was, passed on, wrapped in a blanket in a stroller. I sat and wailed and bawled until there wasn’t any bawl left. My daughter had found her when she was in high school at a friend’s apartment in town, in the alley. Neighbor kids had put her in a shopping bag after torturing her with cigarettes, one ear was cut off, eyes infected, everything looked dismal. I told my daughter we’d take her to the vet, feeling confident he’d suggest putting her down, and I wouldn’t have to be the one to let my daughter down, having seen the look on her face when she brought her to me. Well, the next day he pronounced her a fine cat, ready to go with lots of medicine, and since she clung to my daughter with all her claws, we named her Velcro. First animal buried in our new back yard, a proper burial. Jasper was next, having been mauled by the neighbor’s pit bull. That’s 4 bad experiences we’ve had with pit bulls, all from “nice homes” like everybody likes to say about how nice they are. Bullshit.
Blessings to you all.
I hope the move goes smoothly. The canine lovies will forgive you a short stay in the kennel. I bet they already have.
I will be praying for you as you begin a fresh, new chapter in your lives at a new location. Those puppies will be so very happy to return to you and will find the new place a totally new adventure to discover. I pray the Lord comforts and fills your heart with peace and joy in the transition time. I believe a new adventure such as this is like God giving one added years ~ because a new start is like returning to that youthful adventureous spirit, don’t you think? (((hugs))) to you today.
I know it’s hard right now but it will all work out on the new farm.
I hope the move goes smoothly! Much love.
Hope you are having good weather out there. I grew up watching Lucy and Ricky. She had a very interesting childhood. I read a book about her in my younger days.
Hope things keep running smoothly for you two during this transition.
Gosh – you’ve been busy while I’ve been away….took me all morning to catch up. Resonate the freshness of new roads … your going to be fine!
I feel you there, my friend! I pray and hope that all goes smoothly & fine for at this moment.
You need it this time. And HUGS!
I am glad it is a day filled with beauty and not the tears of rain. I am glad you are closing this chapter the way it began… with beauty, even if a bittersweet joy of gladness for having had the time. I am sure you will fill your new chapters with a new beauty and joy. Many blessings to you and all whose lives touch yours. I hope the remainder of the day goes well and you are soon settling in your new home. (((hugs))) Lynn
Warm gentle ((((HUGS)))), my dear. Keeping thoughts & prayers positive that all goes smoothly & you will be rejoined with the furkids with joy. Keep that smile going. It will make a huge difference in how you feel.
LOVED the video. Will have to watch it all the way through a little later. What little I saw had me laughing so hards my side was hurting.
Maybe you will be so tired tonight that you’ll sleep like a log. Do you have any plans for daytime activities while you are in the motel? Hoping this time goes just really fast for you
I hope all goes well Tamy!
All I got for you is this:
*hugs*
Take care, travel safe and sound.
Yikes! Does that mean an additional (extended stay) in the hotel for you and kennel for them? I hope they can be “home” with you soon. I’m sure that home is where the heart is and that would be with you!!
Good luck and best wishes… ^..^
It’s going to be alright. It took be a few months to feel at home in my new (old) place, but you’ll get there, and there will be so much to do to put your stamp on it and make it yours! This is the hard part. Once the move has taken place, and you have to unpack, you won’t have time to feel so bad. And the dogs can come home and everyone will be happy.
I read this the night it hit my subscription email, but this is the first I’ve been able to get to my computer to respond. I wish I had profound words to give you as support, but I don’t. I just pray your transition is a happy one. It seems healthy to grieve the passing on of a place you called home. (((hugs)))
may the move be safe and speedy. and that you get to be reunited with your canine lovies soon.