Please -I'm pleading for your High Powered Jingles !!W

[Cayusepapoose]

My husband and I just took my gelding Clumpy to the emergency clinic. I can't believe this is even happening; I just lost my beloved Mischief on Christmas eve and I don't think I can go through this again. Please - Keep my brave fellah in your high octane prayers and jingles for a wee while today.
At this point, every bit helps; I've seen it work for others.
Sudden gas colic yesterday eve, vet out, was better overnite and deteriorated by noon. Ultrasound at the clinic showed atonic and thickening of a section of small intestine but bloods not bad, temp fine, but lots of gas and sparse very wet manure. They're trying to treat with meds overnite but am waiting to hear the phone. That's all I know but will update when I get the call for odds on surgery or?? I can't stop dry heaving. I love him so much.

[lovemyoldguy]

I'm so sorry you're going through this -- HUGE jingles for Clumpy and for you too. Hang in there.

[ctanner]

I'm jingling for you with all my might!

[Hunter Mom]

Jingles for your horse to get better, jingles for your vets to be wise, and jingles for you to be strong.

[Laurierace]

We've all been there and can relate all too well to what you are feeling right now. Mega jingles for a complete recovery NOW!

[Wraper2]

Jingles coming from Florida for Clumpy!!!

[harveyhorses]

Jingles from VA, good vibes and a prayer too.

[danceronice]

Jingles from Massachusetts!

[Mr.GMan]

Sticky jingles from the Tarheel State(so they will stick to Clumpy;). Hope he's feeling better!

[RainyDayRide]

California sending loud jingles your way.

[horseluver1]

Jingling from PA

[War Admiral]

Huge jingles!!

[bridgetah1]

Jingles and prayers from NorCal. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

[mekoohs]

Jingles from NJ. In my thoughts and prayers tonite.

[Pony Person]

HUGE jingles!!!!!

[Chardavej]

Jingle jingle jingle from NC!!

[kmsf]

Jingles from Missouri! Hope all is well tomorrow!

[Linny]

Lots o' jingles and preyers from soggy NY.

[MunchkinsMom]

Jingles from Florida, from the owner of a horse that had colic surgery last October for an impaction of his small intestine, due to ileal hypertrophy (thickening of the intestinal walls where it empties into the cecum).

He is doing great now since the surgery and change of diet.

Hope your guy gets well soon and does not need surgery.

[Cayusepapoose]

The surgeon called and said he's getting a team together. He's not doing well and they're opening him up. I'm trying to stay positive, I want to be there with him but the TB that we took on for Clumpy when Mischief went to heaven is calling for Clumpy and I have to wait by the phone to hear what they can or can't do.
I cradled that Clumpy and steamed his lungs and jabbed him with ethacillin when I took him home from a bad situation when he was 3 months old. We weren't sure he would live but life is forgiving and he rallied, got big and strong and never looked back. he will be 13 the end of this month and is my clyde/morgan rock. He looked so spent when I left the clinic.
I could say "you don't know how much" your empathy and well wishes mean but I know damn well you do and I am grateful to the very bottom of my heart. I want so badly to trade places with him right now.

[millwrightmomma]

Hope all goes well with Clumpy.
Lots of jingles from Ontario, Canada

[SpecialEffects]

Sending lots of good wishes for your boy and a few {{{hugs}}} for you.

[monstrpony]

Industrial-strength Jingles for Clumpy! Hope it all goes well and he has an uneventful recovery!

[Chief2]

Jingling hard from CT.

[SMF11]

Thinking good thoughts for you and Clumpy. My heart goes out to you.

[HorsesinHaiti]

Prayers from Haiti.

[Chezzie]

I could say "you don't know how much" your empathy and well wishes mean but I know damn well you do and I am grateful to the very bottom of my heart. I want so badly to trade places with him right now.

This must be one of the saddest and most human things I have read in my years on COTH. My thoughts are with you.

[Mary in Area 1]

Major jingles for Clumpy from Vermont!

Colic Surgery has come a long way in recent years. Many horses, even with a large resection, go home and live long healthy lives.

May you spend many happy years together with Clumpy.

[RiddleMeThis]

Jingles from Chicago! I hope all goes well!

[Zu Zu]

I am so sorry you are going through this - I have been there -not a good place - sending JINGLES JINGLES JINGLES from Kansas. Wishing you GOOD-Luck ! Be Strong for Clumpy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[traceyinojai]

I have been in your shoes and we made it out ok. I feel your pain. MAJOR JINGLES and pm me if you want to talk

[Long Spot]

Many jingles for Clumpy and the Cay family.

Hang in there. Clumpy sounds like a strong sort. Hoping and wishing for the best possible outcome. Please keep us posted. Now we are all vested in Clumpy! :yes:

Don't forget to take care of you too, ok?

[sublimequine]

Jingles jingles jingles from IL!

[TBJumper514]

Lots of jingles and positive thoughts headed your way!

[BasqueMom]

Texas-sized jingles for Glumpy! Lots of them!

[Ambrey]

Every positive thought I can muster from CA.

[certifiedgirl]

More jingles coming from Wa!!!!!

[Cayusepapoose]

what seemed like an eternity ago the surgeon called and prepared us for the worst case senario as his large colon was twisted and was in danger of rupture and that would be it. It's now 10:43 pm and no call. I've stopped gagging. Is it possible that this first hurdle has been crossed? "Jingle" is Such a beeeeautiful word. Just the beginning of what will be tough going to survive this, but maybe the first hurdle is behind him. I've even triple checked to make sure the ringer on this old phone hasn't been bumped off. Waiting.

[wbhorseusa]

It sounds pretty dire. Good luck and jingles to Clumpy!

[Threebars]

*Jingle Jingle Jingle*

[Skeezix]

Adding more jingles and tons of hugs. Come on Clumpy and hang on!

[Liberty]

Major jingles from VA and high hopes that your next update will be a great one.

I've been in your shoes and know how it feels. My gelding came through colic surgery just fine (strangulated small intestine) back in 2002 and has been 100% ever since.

Keeping fingers crossed that Clumpy is feeling better and will be back home with you quickly!

[Bayou Roux]

Jingles for Clumpy!

[JustTrails]

Lots of jingles for Clumpy and you. Sure hoping for good news this morning!

[trubandloki]

Hearty NY Jingles for Clumpy!!!!

[Quinn]

Jingles being sent for Clumpy and his complete recovery.

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

[Quinn]

I'm really hoping no news is good news.

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

[Zu Zu]

Adding more JINGLES JINGLES and JINGLES !!!!!

[ctanner]

Sending more jingles.

[sisu27]

Ahhh, JINGLES for Clumpy from T.O.

Any update this morning?

[slpeders]

Fingers crossed that the surgery went well and the OP is now at the vet's, hugging the stuffing out of her horse. :)

[Bluey]

Hoping the news may be better this morning.
Best wishes for a swift resolution and recovery.
We had a horse at the vet hospital for five weeks this spring and I hope we never have to go thru that again.
Take care.:yes:

[RU2U]

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle Thoughts & Prayers!

[arabhorse2]

Best wishes and lots of prayers for you and Clumpy.

[KitKat987]

Jingles from Alberta! I hope you've received some good news this morning.... I can't imagine how awful that wait must be for you!!

[LuvMyTB]

Jingling hard here in IL!

I am SO hoping that Clumpy pulled through the surgery. Colic is so awful; I lost mine to it 2 weeks ago. :(

COME ON CLUMPY!

[Paddys Mom]

Rebel sends jingles from his fancy new Weymouth curb chain.
Hector sends his fog-horn "get well" donkey bray.
Loki the pony is jingling his snaffle.
And I am sending hugs to a caring owner.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

HUGE jingles from St. Louis!

[SpecialEffects]

Just checking in for some good news. And throwing in some more jingles while we wait.

[Vesper Sparrow]

Jingles for Clumpy from Andy and Bird!

[Home Again Farm]

Mega jingles for Clumpy from FL.

[li'l bit]

Sending lots of jingles and prayers for Clumpy.

[Doodlebug1]

I sincerely hope that no news is good news for you. Jingles for you and your boy - not knowing is horrible isn't it, just thinking about what you're feeling gives me that horrible knotted stomach feeling.

Jingles...

[Cayusepapoose]

The call finally came around midnight; Clumpy passed away in his recovery stall.
That the surgeon and his team managed to get him through the surgery with the complications they found is a credit to their skill and an obvious love for what they do. It just wasn't meant to be.
I can't focus right now to finish a thought long enough to type it out; lots of other souls around here need my care so it's good that way. But thank you, thank you for putting yourselves in our shoes; empathy is hard emotion to deal with. For me anyway. There's nothing worse than seeing another's pain and being helpless to change it. I sincerely appreciate you going there for me.
He's where we will all be eventually, where there's no wanting, no need, no pain, no loneliness, he's with my Mischief again - everyone's precious souls -just peace.

[arabhorse2]

Cayuse, I'm so very, very sorry.

You have my deepest, most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved Clumpy.

As you said, he's where we all go, and so many have already gone.

Godspeed, Clumpy.

Cayuse, healing thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

[cloudyandcallie]

Wish this had been good news. I am glad that you opted for the surgery even though it didn't work out, because you tried everything to save him.

It seems everyone has had bad luck this year with animals and people too, so I hope the rest of your year is happy and healthy for human and horses.

[Ambrey]

OMG, I am so sorry- huge hugs to you, and free running thoughts to Clumpy.

[monstrpony]

Aww, shoot. I am so very sorry for your loss. He IS in a better place, but only time will heal the ache in your heart. :cry::cry:

[LuvMyTB]

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP, Clumpy.....say hi to Lily for me. :sadsmile:

[2DogsFarm]

So sorry to hear of your loss
RIP Clumpy - you gave him 13 years of Love and The Good Life and in the end every chance to stay with you and be well.

Sometimes it just doesn't turn out as we'd like.

[Oldenburg Mom]

Awwwww sweetie, I'm so sorry. Great big {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} from VA. And you're absolutely right to think this way: He's where we will all be eventually, where there's no wanting, no need, no pain, no loneliness, he's with my Mischief again - everyone's precious souls -just peace.

[Doodlebug1]

So sorry.... big hugs to you and RIP Clumpy. How lucky you both were to find each other, he was obviously a very lucky and very loved boy. :sadsmile:

[SmartAlex]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[elsbet]

I just came upon your thread, and was soooooo hoping for good news. Many hugs to you on your loss. It is NEVER an easy thing to go through, but rest easy knowing that you did everything you possibly could for your beloved Clumpy......may he rest in peace.

[tpup]

I am so very sorry for your recent losses. ((hugs)).

[Antaeus]

So very sorry for your loss.
RIP and Run free in greener pastures with your buddy, Clumpy.
Sending healing prayers and blessings to you, Cayusepapoose.

[Buffyblue]

So sorry! RIP special boy.

[Zu Zu]

I am so sorry to hear this news - was jingling madly for Clumpy and you and your extended family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP CLUMPY.

[li'l bit]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Clumpy.

[trubandloki]

Godspeed Clumpy!

I am so very sorry for your loss!

[sisu27]

Crap.

I'm so sorry.

RIP Clumpy

[Long Spot]

I'm so sorry you lost Clumpy. Many hugs to you.

[Bluey]

Sorry to hear he didn't make it, very sad.:(
Hugs.:cry:

[Ride On]

I am so sorry you lost Clumpy.

[Threebars]

:(

[chai]

I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Clumpy.

[foundationmare]

I've been following this thread because I know how dire the situation has been and how much you love your Clumpy. Had some time away from the computer but was hoping for an update that would be good news.

My heart is breaking for you. I am so, so sorry and reach across the miles to give you hugs and offer you silence and special priority for Clumpy as he crosses.

[certifiedgirl]

Oh no! I am so sorry.

[D Osborn]

I am so so sorry, I lost a horse on the operating table to colic 20 something years ago, and know what it is like.
Demi

[Quinn]

I'm so terribly sorry. My heartfelt condolences. I'm truly sorry.

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

[shea'smom]

Damn. Hugs from me and my herd.

[avezan]

I'm so, so sorry. Godspeed Clumpy (love his name!). Say hi to Ellie on the other side of the bridge for me. I feel your pain. :(

[harveyhorses]

I am so sorry for your loss, hugs from me and mine. :(

[Rider in Training]

I am so sorry.

RIP Clumpy- {{{{hugs}}}}

[heatherny2]

I've been following this thread, hoping for a good update....I am soo sorry for your losses, and know that there are no words to make you feel better at this time.
Rest your heart with the knowledge that there are many, many great horses waiting to lead Clumpy over the bridge. And know that our hearts are with your right now.
RIP Clumpy..and give a hug to Taxi, Kande, Avion, and Orion.
:sadsmile:

[maxxtrot]

i am so sorry to read your update. i too lost a very special soul in jan. of this year, i still think about him everyday. big hugs from florida. and clumpy, please say hi to maxwell for me

[horseluver1]

So very sorry...

[Amwrider]

I am so sorry to see this. I am thinking of you (((hugs))).

[BasqueMom]

I am so sorry--Godspeed Glumpy and have him say Hello to my Fudgeman.

Hugs!

[ctanner]

I am so sorry.My heart is with you.

[Jennifer Alcott]

I am so very sorry for your loss...especially so soon after your previous loss.

I lost my beloved "horse of a lifetime" a couple of months ago, and the following poem touched my heart--I hope it gives you just a tiny bit of comfort:

Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.

(author: Stanley Harrison)

I hope that your Clumpy and my Zorro are grazing side by side together!

[onthebit]

I am so sorry to read your last update. You've been very eloquent and gracious in your posts through this ordea. RIP Clumpy.

[Cayusepapoose]

I' m on my third attempt to do a load of laundry. It's helpful to put the items in after the machine is filled and before the cycles finish. Oh, and ALL of the items , not just half of them. AND close the damn lid.
I went to the clinic yesterday to pick up his halter and lead rope. There was also an exam glove with his forelock, mane and tail hair and one of his chestnuts in it; the hair all carefully separated and braided and I opened it this morning, stuck my nose in and took a big deep pull of his memories and a hint of surgical scrub.
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[Curiously]

I'm so sorry to hear you lost him. But he was a VERY lucky horse to have had someone who clearly loved him so much.

Best wishes.

[Zu Zu]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family today -- so glad to hear the clinic staff members were kind and thoughtful - very nice gesture with the forelock, chestnut and tail hair. I have been there - walking in with horse, halter and lead and later in the dark leaving with just his halter, lead and hair. In tears - writing this - take care and know that you gave him your best! And he knew that. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP CLUMPY.

[AnnaCrew]

I'm so very, very sorry. I have always difficulties putting together the right words, so just a big hug to you!

[reefy!]

I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Clumpy sounds like a gem.
Take care of yourself in the coming days.

{{hugs}}

[pj]

A Parting Prayer

Dear Lord, please open your gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign her to a place of honor,
for she has been a faithful servant
and has always done her best to please me.

Bless the hands that send her to you,
for they are doing so in love and compassion,
freeing her from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me remember the details of her life
with the love she has shown me.
And grant me the courage to honor her
by sharing those memories with others.

Let her remember me as well
and let her know that I will always love her.
And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,
please allow her to accompany those
who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of her companionship
and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the strength
to give her to you now.

Amen.

- written by Kim Crenshaw, March 1998 for Brandy, beloved companion

[Cayusepapoose]

Jennifer and PJ - those poems are beautiful and thank you for posting them.
Today I started a memorial portrait of Clumpy and Mischief together. I started one of her when it happened 6 months ago but I never finished it, but I think I can now. This one of them together is going to be a lot more appropriate though so I'll post it when i get it done.

[tikihorse2]

I'm coming late to this thread; I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss. (((HUGS)))

Kim

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I hope each day is better for you.

[Whitfield Farm Hanoverians]

I'm so sorry. Jingling now for you.

[TBMaggie]

It's so hard to lose ONE, let alone two so close together....I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to you, and hoping you find peace in the fact that you did everything you could for your beloved horses.