Knowonder (April) update...she is at peace--updated 3/7/03 10am

[Madison]

So sorry to hear of your loss - my thoughts are with you.

[June]

oh Sara, so very,very sorry for your loss. Nothing to add to the moving expressions of empathy and sympathy others have shared save I know our prayers are always answered, but not always answered the way we wish. There is enormous comfort to be realized in the fact you made a decision from your heart and soul that you realize was best for April. Real love is selfless and sometimes the greatest gift we give a loved one is to let them go, no matter how desperately we wish we could hold them here with us, one more hour, one more week, one more day. Bravo. Will be thinking of you very much. June

[Flashy Gray]

Crying at my desk, knowonder

What a nice tribute to your mare, you are a caring horseperson. How blessed you were to have her for the time you did. Take care of yourself in the days ahead. We're thinking of you.

[horsemad!]

I'm so sorry.

[Bumpkin]

know I am soooo sorry.
HUG from Elliot and I

"Proud Member Of The I Love Dublin, Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques" Bora Da

[dressager]

You've got me sobbing here at my desk too.

I am so sorry for your loss and cannot imagine how hard this is for you. May April rest in peace and gallop with Dublin and Cactus Kate.

Dressager
We start believin' now that we can be who we are. -Grease

[Lisamarie8]

Knowonder, I am so unexplicably sorry. Nothing in the whole world can prepare someone for going through what you and April did, and even knowing you made the right decision is such a small comfort...but at times like this, it's the small comforts that you have to hold on to.

Know we all love and respect the devorition and relationship you had with your sweet, talented, wonderful April.

--- And how did you feel about being denied these Hungry Hippos?

[Ridge Runner]

More tears here... You tried so hard to save her but you did the right thing to let her go. I hope that I do as well when I have that decision to make. {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

P.S. Someone just walked in my office and asked if I was crying...oops...I had to fib that my allergies were acting up. It was bound to happen sooner or later..I'm such a softie.

Hang in there Knowonder.

"Dogs look up to you, cats look down on you. Give me a pig. He just looks you in the eye and treats you as an equal" Winston Churchill
"No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle..." Winston Churchill

[goobs]

I am so sorry to hear this. Had to go to the bathroom to cry. She is at peace now. The picture is so beautiful. I am so sorry you both had to go through this.

I've had to let a few of mine go over the years - all suddenly. It just never ever gets easier. May she rest in eternal peace.

[JB]

Oh thank goodness I have a corner cube where people don't just walk by I am so so sorry Sara, I couldn't even begin to express my condolences

[Anne FS]

Oh, Sara, I was so hoping for a different outcome! I am so, so sorry. {{{{HUGS}}}}

Our horse went in January and there are so many songs that fit her, but here's one for you today. I sing it to Io sometimes:

"May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond
And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain
Forever young (forever young)
Forever young (forever young)
For ever young

And when you fin'lly fly away I'll be hopin' that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime no one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose
I'm right behind you, win or lose
Forever young (forever young)"

(Rod Stewart)

[Wicky]

I am so sorry, Sara.

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[Sandbarhorse]

Sara, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Another BBer crying at her desk.

You have my deepest sympathies and many cyber hugs!! You certainly did the right thing for April and never ever doubt that.

She'll be waiting for you and has good people and horses to wait with.

[MBS]

Don't know what to say. I am very sorry for your loss.

Mary Beth

[Cinnybren]

Knowonder - I'm so sorry about April. Cyber Hugs from me and Murph. My old friend Bogie will be there to greet her with a sloppy smooch.

Brenda

[Whistlejacket]

Oh Sara...I am so sorry for the loss of April.

The two of you shared something so special...and just as you did, I am sure that April knew how very special it was...Animals have such an amazing widsom...without ever needing to say a thing.

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you.

You and the very special Miss April are in my thoughts.

[Heineken]

I'm so sorry.
Crying here at work, and I don't think they have flies where April is now!!!!!

Devon 2003 Here We Come!!!!

[Goodyfourshoes!]

My girls and I send our sympathy. Mare's have such big hearts. It may not go smoothly all the time, but when you win over a mare - they just seem to throw everything they have into it. I have three of them, and wouldn't trade them for the world! To love and be loved by a mare - that's a very special thing.

I am sure that she knew how much you loved her, and didn't want to leave you.

Take solace in that she is comfortable, free from pain, and up with so many others that have gone before, waiting for you.

[BethG]

Add me to the "crying at work clique."

I'm very sorry that you lost April. I feel like I followed the course of her illness right with you. I'd check in at work, and at home to see what the status was.

I cannot imagine how you are feeling right now, but you did right for that mare. You gave her a fighting chance and when it was time to let her go, you did.

Take care of yourself!

[talloaks]

Sara, my heart just breaks for you and what you have just gone through. April will remain in your heart forever, loving you, until you meet across that rainbow bridge.

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)