Heartfelt Condolences to Silly Mommy

[Fred]

I just got off the phone with Sabra/Silly Mommy. She has lost her beautiful, sweet Woody.
Sabra, you know I share your pain and your sadness. I wish there was something else I could say, some other consolation.
Woody was beautiful and sweet and loved. He will be missed.

huge hugs and many tears.
xoGail

[talloaks]

Oh no!!! What terrible news to read first thing in the morning. God speed sweet Woody and lots of hugs for Silly Mommy too.

[Rubs Not Pats]

So sorry ((((HUGS))))

[Kinsella]

Oh my God. I don't know what to say... Silly Mommy, I am so sorry....

[HSGF]

I am so sorry.......such terrible news....:(

[BarbB]

(((((hug))))

[inmotion]

God speed Woody.......

So sorry Silly Mommy, he was a lovely special boy.

Mary

[Norsire]

So sorry!!! RIP Woody!!! :cry:

[nsm]

SM- I am so very sorry, my heartfelt condolences. RIP Woody-

Nancy

[Louise]

Oh no, Sabra! I am so sorry. My heart and my thoughts go out to you.

[Silver Bells]

I am very sorry for your loss. :cry:

[happy mouth]

Oh no, I can't believe this. The very worst news. SM, I am so very, very sorry. There are simply no words. RIP beautiful man, may your fields be forever green. So damn sorry. :cry::cry::cry:

[TKR]

My heartfelt condolences to you. Huge hugs from the Deep South.
PennyG

[okggo]

I'm so so very sorry about your loss :(

[Bumpkin]

Hugs from Elliot and Bumpkin.

[risingstarfarm]

Oh NO!

I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Woody was a very special boy.

My thoughts are with you.

[SueL]

Oh no! I am so sorry Sabra.

I just met Woody a few weeks ago - he was a big, beautiful boy indeed.

What a horrible loss... :(

Sue

[Debbie]

I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Woody.

[Quinn]

Sabra, I'm completely without words. My heart breaks for you.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[JB]

Oh Sabra, I don't even know what to say except that my heart is totally breaking for you :cry::cry:

[2Dogs]

I am so very very sorry. Travel well sweet Woody and many hugs to you SM!

[cyriz's mom]

I am so sorry! Our boys take up such a big part of our hearts. May he run free on green pasutres forever.

[Clarion]

I'm so sorry.:cry: He was a beautiful boy and it is so hard to lose one so young. RIP little man.:cry:

[coriander]

I'm so sorry for your loss. There really aren't adequate words.

[Tackpud]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :cry:

[sporthorsefilly]

So sorry for you loss of Woody.

May you on day be reunited in that great green pasture across the rainbow bridge.

Hugs.

[Summit Springs Farm]

SO very sorry for your loss, god speed Woody.

[CathyKb]

Words cannot express my feelings for you. I am so so sorry!:cry::cry::cry: RIP sweet Woody!:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[STF]

OH NO!!!!!!!!! :(
I am so sorry!!! Sabra, my thoughts are with you!
Hugs,
LaNet

[M.K.Smith]

My condolences :cry:

[quiet*equine*]

So sorry for you loss

[2hsmommy]

Silly Mommy, I'm so very very sorry.
My heart goes out to you :cry:

[FairWeather]

There are no words,

I am so sorry

[Hillside H Ranch]

So incredibly sorry for your loss.

[Seal Harbor]

There are no words. :( I'm so very sorry Sabra.

Godspeed Woody.

[BBowen]

My heart is breaking with you. So many of us know the pain of losing a special horse. RIP-Woody. Hugs, SM.

[Irish Ei's]

In my Prayers....

[Rhonda]

Oh Sabra I know how special Woody was to you. You are very much in my thoughts. *hugs* :(

[vineyridge]

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Woody. When I read this, all I could think was "Oh, NO! Not again!" When you get to the bridge, you're going to be greeted by three of the most beautiful TB stallions up there.

Horses are so heartbreaking, and you've really been stomped on.

I am so very sorry.

[spacely]

Oh Sabra, I am so sorry. My condolences.:cry:

[Portia]

Oh no. I'm so sorry.

[boosma47]

Sabra, words are inadequate. You have been through so much. Please accept my condolences, and those of Dime and Boo.

[caffeinated]

I am so, so sorry, Sabra. :(

I can't imagine how tough this is for you- hope you're doing OK

[monstrpony]

So very sorry. :cry::cry:

[genevieveg17]

Sabra I am so sorry. Woody was such a beautiful boy.
Lots of hugs for you and your family.
RIP Woody

Genevieve

[ThrghbrdJmpr]

So sorry to hear about Woddy, he was a fantastic horse from the beginning. My deepest sympathies to you.

[Esprit]

Oh my goodness, I am so very, very sorry :cry: :no:

Godspeed Woody. My sincerest condolences Silly Mommy. Huge hugs.

[poneez]

Oh, my heart is just aching for you. Please do let me know if there is anything I can do. In the wake of the recent overwhelming loss of our lad Falco, I certainly identify with the pain of losing a young gent far too soon. I so deeply wish that you didn't have to go through this. :(

You are in our thoughts.

Erin

[DMK]

Sabra, I'm so sorry... My condolences

[fish]

I am so sorry. Tears here for you and your lovely youngster.

[BeastieSlave]

I'm so very, very sorry :cry: There just aren't words for things like this {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Equilibrium]

Me too, I am so sorry for your loss of Woody. Having just lost a youngster myself, I really feel for you. Many hugs coming your way.

Terri

[Nix]

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[VirginiaBred]

My heart goes out to you at this sad time. I'm so sorry.

RIP Woody. :(

[hackinaround]

I am so sorry for your loss. Its always too soon..prayers and hugs from Fl

[copper bay farm]

So very sorry. :( :( Godspeed Woody!

[jilltx]

Oh Sabra. :cry:

I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.

Godspeed Woodman

[pcwertb]

I'm so sorry to hear of his loss.

[Kneigh]

So very sorry for your loss.

RIP Woody.

[fanfayre]

So sorry to hear this, SM:(

[Leena]

My deepest condoleances for this huge loss.

We all have our bad news this year and I am so sorry to see you now sharing a part of it.

Big hugs !

[Silly Mommy]

Thank you all. Woody had such a rollercoaster ride from the beginning, and a predisposition for colon displacements.

On the way to Saugerties, Woody started to colic on the trailer. When we got there(2:30pm), I immediately took him to the vet clinic that they have on the grounds. We hooked him up to IV fluids and medicated accordingly. Around 5pm we felt he was coming around - eating vigorously and no relative discomfort, then by 7:30pm he was getting painful again. We treated him for a displaced colon (nephrosplenic entrapment) twice and he seemed better and gut sounds came back each time. This kept going on until about 3:30 am when he got to the point that no amount of painkillers would touch him, and I made the decision to let him go.

[vineyridge]

The young fellow in question was her stallion's child. :( Doesn't that make her a granddam?

[DownYonder]

I am so sorry. Godspeed, Woody.

[flshgordon]

So sorry Silly Mommy, he was just lovely. :cry:

[skatepixie]

I always admired Woody.

I'm so sorry, Sabra! *hugs*

[Hocus Focus]

How unfortunate! Smile kid!!! Tomorrow will bring a new day!!!

[Draygonfyne]

I'm so sorry Sabra...my condolences on your loss.

[Peggy]

Truly sorry to hear this. He was a beautiful boy.

[Ainsley]

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I think many of us here can sympathize, but it doesn't make it any easier.
RIP Woody and enjoy the company of so many wonderful friends over the Rainbow Bridge.
Jennifer

[Fairview Horse Center]

What a sad loss of a lovely boy. It especially hurts to lose one whose future looked so bright.

[happy mouth]

Hocus Focus, I may be missing something, but that must be the most cruel thing I have ever read. Do you know what this thread is about, or are you on something that dulls your mind.

[maxxtrot]

i agree with happy mouth, that was just cruel:( you must have never had to lose a special animal too soon.

i am so sorry about woody, godspeed wood man.

[spacely]

How unfortunate! Smile kid!!! Tomorrow will bring a new day!!!

Ditto what others have said. That was the MOST insensitive thing you could have said Reg.:mad:

Sabra, once again, I am so sorry.:(

[Mayaty02]

OMG that is so tragic, what a beautiful boy he was with so much potential. Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with you.

[Home Again Farm]

Oh no. I never met Woody, but I have seen his pictures and know how much he meant to Silly Mommy. I am so very sorry. Words don't begin to be adequate. :no: :sadsmile: :no:

Edited to say that I just read your post Reg and I am appalled. What were you thinking? Obviously, you weren't. :no:

[Galileo1998]

I'm so sorry, I've always admired him. :cry:

[Halfhalting]

It just isn't fair that you lost your wonderful Woody. I'm so sorry. (((hugs)))

[showjumpers66]

I am so very sorry for your loss!

[Riggs]

I am so very sorry to read this sad news. Anything I say is just not enough. Someone in an earlier post sent a message that Woody would be cantering around on green pastures and I thought that was a good thought.
My most sincere condolences.

[What the?]

May I add my heartfelt condolences on your terrible loss as well :cry:

[carosello]

Sabra Im so so sorry for your loss. :(

[Lisamarie8]

Sabra,

This latest loss that you have suffered is the definition of unfair. I'm so very very sorry.

Lisa

[Lord Helpus]

Sabra,

I know he was a special child to you. There aren't words for the pain. I am so sorry you have to bear far more than your share.

Good bye, dear Woody.

[TQ]

So very sorry to hear of your huge loss. I hope you will find some peace in the knowledge that you did everything you could for him and gave him a wonderful life while he was with you.
God Speed dear Woody.

[Silly Mommy]

I am so sorry you have to bear far more than your share.


I do so wish someone would take the bullseye off my back. I am a true believer that things happen for a reason but I haven't figured this one out yet. It isn't like I don't give my animals the best possible care I can... I am very tired of this breeding thing right now.

Very very very tired.

[ahf]

You are SO much a woman after my own heart. Saying the things I always say...this IS a reason for this, there IS a lesson here, it just hasn't been revealed yet....

And in the midst of that reasoning comes the other half of your brain...WHY! Goddamnit! I try to do everything right...and STILL this happens!

Sometimes I've not known the reason for years. You just have to trust in that you did everything you could, and that this awful cycle will abate.

I know you're tired. Done, dead, tired and partially numb, You have every right to be.

But I think if you know anything after this thread, you know you are loved and admired.

Hugs to you,
Kate

[WhatzUp]

~~~ RIP sweet Woody ~~~

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry:

Yours in sport,

Lynn

[EquineLVR]

Just wanted to add my heartfelt condolences.. going through it myself and it's terribly hard.

God Speed Woody.

[Daydream Believer]

I'm so very sorry. :-(

[MagicRoseFarm]

very sorry for your loss Sabra.

[blackstallion]

So sorry for your loss. Each day with our friends is such a gift. You remind us not to take the day for granted.

[LongLeaf]

My most sincere condolences. RIP Woody.

[Blacklabs]

I'm so sorry to read this, my deepest sympathies go out to you.

Please remember that Woody lived far longer because he had you to care for him, he was very lucky to find you.His life would have been very short otherwise.
Many have learn so much for the challenges that he went thru.It was a rough road and thanks so much for letting us observe.

[Linny]

My GOD, Sabra, I am simply hearbroken for you. :no::(

You are in my prayers.

[pintofoal]

:( Dear Sabra,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know as breeders or for that matter animal owners, farmers, etc. the losses seem to be sometimes without reason or meaning and make us all "Very very very tired" it's more then we can bear at times, but doing this is in our souls and something we love. The pain will diminish but never be gone, but you will forge ahead despite it, because you are strong yet kind, that is what has put you in the category as a breeder in the first place. My sincere condolences, rest in peace Woody

[Chef Jade]

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Woody. :cry:

[SueL]

I do so wish someone would take the bullseye off my back. I am a true believer that things happen for a reason but I haven't figured this one out yet. It isn't like I don't give my animals the best possible care I can... I am very tired of this breeding thing right now.

Very very very tired.

i saw the care you give them. If love and care could cure everything, you wouldn't have that bullseye on your back.

Sadly, it does not. And I am going to sound bitter and old here, but sometimes there *is* no reason for the tragedies we endure.

Their lives, even their long lives are so much shorter than our own. They are, IMO, loaned to us for a only a little while, too often much shorter than we would like.

And we do the best we can for them - you DID YOUR BEST for Woody. He was a lovely, happy horse when I saw him. There is something to take from that.

I have said it before and I will say it again. When you make that final decision for them, it tears a hole in your heart. And in the aftermath, you rage against the fates that put you there. But when you look back on it in the days ahead, you will realize. You did your best for Woody at that last moment.

It is the ultimate act of love.

Peace to you Sabra.

Sue

[Kovy]

Words can hardly express the sadness and grief you must be feeling. Such a promising young star taken from you way too soon. Try to find comfort in knowing you did all you could for Woody, you gave him a wonderful life, with the best possible care. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[RugBug]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My first thought reading the post was that this just can't be right. Not beautiful Woody. :(

[Fred]

i saw the care you give them. If love and care could cure everything, you wouldn't have that bullseye on your back.

Sadly, it does not. And I am going to sound bitter and old here, but sometimes there *is* no reason for the tragedies we endure.

Their lives, even their long lives are so much shorter than our own. They are, IMO, loaned to us for a only a little while, too often much shorter than we would like.

And we do the best we can for them - you DID YOUR BEST for Woody. He was a lovely, happy horse when I saw him. There is something to take from that.

I have said it before and I will say it again. When you make that final decision for them, it tears a hole in your heart. And in the aftermath, you rage against the fates that put you there. But when you look back on it in the days ahead, you will realize. You did your best for Woody at that last moment.

It is the ultimate act of love.

Peace to you Sabra.

Sue

well said Sue. thank you for that.
A few years ago, when we lost my most precious mare Lucy, I was beside myself with grief. I had foaled her, and was with her when she took her first breath, and sadly was with her when she took her last.
I screamed and cried (later) at the loss,at the unfairness, at my sadness all of that and more. My husband said something that in a small measure consoled me.
He said when they are born, we are present at a mystery, a miracle. A door opens, a light shines through, and these beautiful precious creatures are given to us. Sometimes for only a very short time, a heartbeat. Even when they live a long and happy life, it is still far too short, and we are destined to grieve for them. When they leave us, that door opens again, the light shines through the door, and they pass through.
I need to think of these horses who have meant so much to me, there on the other side of that door, and that we are all part of the mystery.
It is not much consolation, and it never ends the sadness and the grief. Nor the questions of why did this have to happen to this precious horse, to me.


I share Sabra's sadness and loss, as we all do.
I don't have any answers either dear Sabra.
Only love for you, and friendship, and understanding.
take care

[SueL]

well said Sue. thank you for that.
A few years ago, when we lost my most precious mare Lucy, I was beside myself with grief. I had foaled her, and was with her when she took her first breath, and sadly was with her when she took her last.
I screamed and cried (later) at the loss,at the unfairness, at my sadness all of that and more. My husband said something that in a small measure consoled me.
He said when they are born, we are present at a mystery, a miracle. A door opens, a light shines through, and these beautiful precious creatures are given to us. Sometimes for only a very short time, a heartbeat. Even when they live a long and happy life, it is still far too short, and we are destined to grieve for them. When they leave us, that door opens again, the light shines through the door, and they pass through.
I need to think of these horses who have meant so much to me, there on the other side of that door, and that we are all part of the mystery.
It is not much consolation, and it never ends the sadness and the grief. Nor the questions of why did this have to happen to this precious horse, to me.


I share Sabra's sadness and loss, as we all do.
I don't have any answers either dear Sabra.
Only love for you, and friendship, and understanding.
take care

I held my beloved Ralph (Call To Destiny) in my arms when he was born.

I hope to do that (if fate allows) when he dies.

There are no easy answers. But there is LOVE.

It is part of our stewardship, our responsibility to make these tough decisions.

They beat the hell out of us. But still, we would have it no other way.

So we go on. And somewhere down the line there is a bright new face to make our day.

Go hug your horses.

Me, I'm going to go tickle "The Nose" He makes me smile on a regular basis.

Sue

[ShowjumpersUSA]

Oh no! I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences.

[Nootka]

My husband said something that in a small measure consoled me.
He said when they are born, we are present at a mystery, a miracle. A door opens, a light shines through, and these beautiful precious creatures are given to us. Sometimes for only a very short time, a heartbeat. Even when they live a long and happy life, it is still far too short, and we are destined to grieve for them. When they leave us, that door opens again, the light shines through the door, and they pass through.
I need to think of these horses who have meant so much to me, there on the other side of that door, and that we are all part of the mystery.
It is not much consolation, and it never ends the sadness and the grief. Nor the questions of why did this have to happen to this precious horse, to me.


That is a good saying.. even helps for other losses.

I am soooo sorry for your loss.

[SueL]

well said Sue. thank you for that.
A few years ago, when we lost my most precious mare Lucy, I was beside myself with grief. I had foaled her, and was with her when she took her first breath, and sadly was with her when she took her last.
I screamed and cried (later) at the loss,at the unfairness, at my sadness all of that and more. My husband said something that in a small measure consoled me.
He said when they are born, we are present at a mystery, a miracle. A door opens, a light shines through, and these beautiful precious creatures are given to us. Sometimes for only a very short time, a heartbeat. Even when they live a long and happy life, it is still far too short, and we are destined to grieve for them. When they leave us, that door opens again, the light shines through the door, and they pass through.
I need to think of these horses who have meant so much to me, there on the other side of that door, and that we are all part of the mystery.
It is not much consolation, and it never ends the sadness and the grief. Nor the questions of why did this have to happen to this precious horse, to me.


I share Sabra's sadness and loss, as we all do.
I don't have any answers either dear Sabra.
Only love for you, and friendship, and understanding.
take care

When my Ralph leaves me through that door - I hope it is many years down the road; there are many Marshmallow Peeps to eat - I will need the support of this board.

There are questions that will never be answered. And that's okay. All we can do is love them.

My dad was a Lutheran minister. His favorite saying was "There is faith, hope and love. Of the three of these, the greatest of all is love."

Does it tear you apart? Yes, it does.

But it also makes you whole.

My horses are such a part of the fabric of my being. I do such silly things with them. I have a game I play with Touch Cruise. It is called "The Nose Game." :D

Chocciebux, I go to him when I need a horsey hug. He gives them out freely.

I did not think I would live through the death of my Chrissie.

And then, suddenly, there was Choc.

The horses I have lost, they are not holes in my heart but rather jewels.

Sue

[onetempies]

Oh Sabra.... I am so so soooooo sorry! :cry: You've definitely endured more than your fair share!

Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason as to WHY we lose some of the horses we do. Then others, that reason doesn't become clear for quite some time AFTER the loss. :(

As for Reg's comment.... I can not believe what was posted by him. :no:

(((HUGS))) Sabra.

[kookicat]

I'm so sorry {{{{hugs}}}}

[dcm]

Oh Sabra sweetie. I am so sorry to hear this. I sit here with tears in my eyes - for you, for Woody. :cry: I've watched the love you have for all your babies for several years both here and on JB's board. And they all loved you so very much. They couldn't have asked for better.

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears
But laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you.
I loved you so -
'twas Heaven here with you.
~Isla Paschal Richardson

<<HUGS>>

[arnika]

I just now saw this thread. I'm so very sorry to read this, Sabra. I'm sure there is no consolation for you now but I hope in the future you can find some peace in the knowledge that Woody had the best of care you could give. He was a very handsome boy and well-loved.

Fred and SueL said everything much better than I ever could.

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

Oh Sabra, I know how much you loved that boy and I am so sorry for your loss. I am late to this thread as I have not been on the BBs much lately but I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you heartfelt hugs and strength. I wish there was something I could do to ease the pain.

[Madison]

Wow, so sorry to hear that. It always seems unfair that sometimes even the best of care can't overcome nature. Woody was a very handsome boy, and I'm so sorry to hear that he is gone.

[La Gringa]

So sorry Sabra.

Hugs.

[Twinkletozzz]

Oh Sabra, my heart just about broke for you when I belatedly discovered this very very sad news. I am so awfully sorry for your loss and understand how very discouraged and tired and downtrodden and sad you feel over losing your baby boy.
I don't know why these things happen - I wish I did - but I do know that even if we were to understand the reason, the pain of such a loss is still just staggering.
Most all of us here on the board have had a similar loss and can really empathize with you right now. I hope that will help you in the days and weeks to come.
My very best to you!