tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post9221608105328211161..comments2023-06-22T03:28:06.842-07:00Comments on A Little Farm With A Big Heart: Softening?AJ-OAKShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835033049330507303noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-43587293232657075712011-03-12T21:28:33.738-08:002011-03-12T21:28:33.738-08:00So glad you all were able to get back together-sou...So glad you all were able to get back together-sounds like they wanted too as much as you. That's often the case. I'm trying to rebuild with one of my brothers who's on the fence-but God willing is coming around. Blessings to you for trying to care and alert people about the animals.Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544530163641503879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-81126695376652045512011-03-10T11:50:34.689-08:002011-03-10T11:50:34.689-08:00Glad you and family are patching it up; life is to...Glad you and family are patching it up; life is too short to live that long angry.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-10081200700373361712011-03-08T12:49:45.976-08:002011-03-08T12:49:45.976-08:00A very good friend of mine didn't talk to his ...A very good friend of mine didn't talk to his mother or sister for over 10 years. All over some lies that were told before his father's death. He told me last week that he couldn't even remember the details of why they didn't speak. Time has a majical way of helping us to patch things up. These are people that helped to shape us into who we are and we are exactly where we need to be right now. Let the healing happen and open your heart to what they might be going through now. You can't change the past. But the future is just now taking shape.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964941329127641280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-31771324726231871802011-03-08T05:08:12.434-08:002011-03-08T05:08:12.434-08:00Can't believe the slaughter house scenario...m...Can't believe the slaughter house scenario...my stomach turns! On a brighter note...you've hashed out the ol' sibling stuff...great. My bro lives in Alberta and I haven't seen him since 1990...he didn't even come to my Mom's funeral so....I do talk on the phone when he wants to listen...so difficult when someone has no emotional intelligence...it really is a hindrance to compassion and forgiveness! Sophie's Dad Ronfromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-38187413578303947162011-03-07T09:47:22.077-08:002011-03-07T09:47:22.077-08:00I was thinking about my brother's illness, so ...I was thinking about my brother's illness, so am happy u have been re united with brother and sister!<br />good for you<br />xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-50425111894913544832011-03-07T09:37:03.376-08:002011-03-07T09:37:03.376-08:00Horse slaughter breaks my heart. In college I kep...Horse slaughter breaks my heart. In college I kept my horse at a ranch that had 2 horses stolen. We had to go to horse slaughterhouses to look for them. It was AWFUL :-(Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-32303171765079233402011-03-06T07:32:16.626-08:002011-03-06T07:32:16.626-08:00I know that good feeling of getting back in step w...I know that good feeling of getting back in step with a brother and a sister. Things are still a bit tense with sister, but we have more good times than bad.<br />I went to a horse auction last year. One poor guy led his 2 year-old lame horse around. She sold for $100 - maybe $50. He knew where she was going. As she left the arena he gave her the sweetest pat on her rump - a sad good-bye. It makes me cry just thinking about it.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-79537948551019616012011-03-06T07:06:16.407-08:002011-03-06T07:06:16.407-08:00Good for you and your family for doing the right t...Good for you and your family for doing the right thing. It's not always the easy thing, but in the long run, it's what will enable you to not have any regrets.Morning Bray Farmhttp://www.morningbrayfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-4728161748288478392011-03-06T06:54:21.257-08:002011-03-06T06:54:21.257-08:00Good Morning!
Nice to hear that some of your fami...Good Morning!<br /><br />Nice to hear that some of your family is family again! I think most families have rifts, ours is one of the most - but as you say, that ship has sailed and I am a calmer person without having that rift shoved in my face all the time.<br /><br />So sad about the horses. So many out to make a buck over someone else' trials with life. I have never gotten rid of an animal because of a new baby, that is a shame.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-58013461564816263312011-03-06T06:25:03.770-08:002011-03-06T06:25:03.770-08:00So excited for you that your sister and brothers a...So excited for you that your sister and brothers are coming around. Could it be that you are "softening" since the birth of Grace? I think so. Family is important that's why I love you sis!<br /><br />As far as the cheap horses I am so glad that we found Blaze 10 years back and Cyrus 2 weeks ago. They were both headed to the local auction that kill buyers frequent. Wish I could save more but I can't.C and C Antiques and Animals - What a Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16313586658439234080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-37051039296250947752011-03-06T05:48:33.791-08:002011-03-06T05:48:33.791-08:00Wow, it was good to hear that the family showed up...Wow, it was good to hear that the family showed up and started the healing process. I don't know the details, doesn't really matter, but if there are family members that we don't speak with or have 'strained' relationships with (I have one), it can be draining in itself. And life is short. But I hear you....sometimes it is better to just let them go out of our lives for good. And move on. Can onlt do and take so much.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-55756024149676184022011-03-06T05:00:35.394-08:002011-03-06T05:00:35.394-08:00I'm glad that you and your brother and sister ...I'm glad that you and your brother and sister repairing your relationship. It's good to have family at your back if you need them.<br /><br />The number of starved and abandoned horses is rising exponentially in this country. Rescues are full and people are desperate for help. Thank you for warning those people that there are those who will take advantage of their desperation, at the expense of their old companions.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-15782669164810946382011-03-06T04:09:00.601-08:002011-03-06T04:09:00.601-08:00Just around the corner from us, is this place sell...Just around the corner from us, is this place selling cheap pets mince, well we had just moved here and saw the ad. Took a drive down the gravel rd, to a shed/abbitor, hopped out and enquired. Warning bells went off looking outside and there were only old horses, strange I thought??? Needless to say I got back in my car with out spending a cent.<br /><br />The greyhound folk get a lot of their meat for their dogs there, all legal!! <br /><br />Nice you were able to patch things up with the family.Rina ... also Chester or Daisysmum.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333551806415149497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-27846339448885606232011-03-06T02:50:13.226-08:002011-03-06T02:50:13.226-08:00Teresa's right when she says "they helped...Teresa's right when she says "they helped to shape us into the people we are." In my case - I tend to be in the same boat with you. I've always said my family were my best teachers. They taught me what NOT to do. Sometimes - there really ARE situations where it does not pay to have family - unless you want your own life to sink. Some of us are just lucky enough to get out of the muck. What we end up with - discovering life - and wishing the rest of our family would do the same. You've done good, AJ! Never doubt that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121820035844661657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185545398642259021.post-88119526190645187992011-03-05T21:10:57.986-08:002011-03-05T21:10:57.986-08:00I must say it's nice that you and your sibling...I must say it's nice that you and your siblings can patch things up. Even when we disagree and they annoy us, family is important. They helped to shape us into the people we are.Teresahttp://edenhills.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com