It is difficult to find words to thank all the folks who showed such compassion for Baby. The kind comments, phone calls, messages and sharing of her story touched me in ways I cannot describe. Profound grief is something that affects us each in different ways. For me, because if I allowed it, I fear it may have swallowed me whole. So, I went to ground this weekend. I shut myself off from the pain to let my heart come to grips with the horror of the situation in its entirety, little by little. Thus the delay in sharing how appreciative I was for not only your honoring this little dog and her 3 dead siblings but for in doing so, soothing my soul. Thursday, the day Baby left us was tough and it led to a sleepless night. Thankfully, on Friday, we had 465 bales of hay to put up. I was designated the official counter. Not only was the physical work just what the doctor ordered, but having to count the bales kept my mind from wandering to the dark side. Then, friends performed a diversionary intervention and dragged me out to dinner and a movie. On Saturday, I audited a horsemanship clinic with Pat Puckett (great horseman and teacher, by the way) then got together with an old friend for some laughs on Sat. night. On Sunday morning, I headed back to the clinic and then to a tea party (Long Island Iced Tea, that is) Sunday afternoon. Though I was able to dwell here and there on Baby during bits of time spent alone and actually talked to some liked minded people about what happened, which was very therapeutic, there were times when my mind was kept occupied and allowed to rest. It was a good balance. It helped me come to grips with the sadness and the anger and allowed my heart to mend a little. So, once again, for those of you who showed such compassion and kindness, thank you from Baby and from me. Though Baby and her 3 siblings never had a chance to feel loved, safe and cared for until it was too late, the remaining puppy, Sophie, is thriving and her siblings will live on through her. She is ready to be adopted and if you or someone who know might be interested, please contact SecondChanceRescueNYC. And as for me, I am back and am ready to resume the battle to advocate for those who have no voice. Please, on behalf of these puppies and so many others, human and animal alike, who have suffered similar fates, do not turn a blind eye Volunteer, foster, adopt, make a call....do something to illicit change. As it has been said, you may not be able to change the world but you can change the world for one individual and thats a good start.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:53:19 +0000
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