It was a very sad early morning at the farm - my little hen who had struggled so hard after the horror that hit the farm has passed away at 3:47 this morning but she did so in peace and in my arms. Her and I sat up in the office chair while watching a movie, Girl with the Dragon Tatto. I was trying to catch up a bit on all that has to be done... Answering emails, updating the Etsy shop and nodding off while sitting up ... I knew this was coming but it is never easy especially when I do not have answers as to why!
In life we are many times asking the question WHY??? We feel that if we only had that answer that some how it would all make sense. If we only heard the plan for this horrible event then we would know how to plan for the next thing that might coming our way. But, I have learned that sometimes there just is not an answer and even if I had it, it would not change what I have to deal with in the Now...
Some might ask why so much energy and sadness for just a chicken? I guess it is because I have sat with human loved ones on their way off this world and remember that pain and loss. Every life has meaning, purpose and value. Any way I look at this day it is just SAD..
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I am sad for you Grace because I remember you making cute comments about your hens.
You may never know why ... it doesn't matter. Now you have more time for the wonderful animals you have left.
*HUGS* much love,
Fran
I am so sorry to hear that she didn't make it. I know how heart wrenching it is. Nothing alive is just a.....A chicken deserves just as much respect as any other animal or human. If I ever get to a point when I think - it's just a chicken or a whatever, then I will know that I have lost something essential in this human experience - to know compassion for all who suffer be it human or chicken or any other sentient being is what our connectedness is all about. Big hugs to you my friend. I hope you will finally get some rest.
havng cryed over the passing parents,best friend from high school,old boy friends, many a cat,chickens that i had named, and one lovely grey mare, i understand the allconnectieness of life ,especially in these moments. all life is meaningful.
be well
My heart goes out to you for your loss. No its not silly or weird, it shows you have LOVE and a heart even for a little chicken. It is a creation from GOD and it was meaningful. Prayers....from one sweetie to another...Roxie
So sorry for your loss. I too, have cried over the loss of a chicken. She was such a pretty little hen.
Jalia in Pueblo
I am sorry. She was not just a chicken. Your loss is a piece of your heart!
I am so so sorry for you and your loss. You love and respect your animals as you would anyone in your family, they are your family, so you can grieve freely. Big hugs, and take care.xx
{{HUGS}} to you Grace!
Fran - thank you for your kind words. I can not log onto Facebook so I am unable to answer your mail. Forgive, computer issues and can not risk it working.
Hugs and many thanks
Sheri - thank you for your kindness and friendship. Rest is not coming easy but I will give it my best shot. Hugs back to you and you rest too.
Sonja - you said it - our connection to all things should make us feel the feelings of value for every living creature. Thank you for your kind words and support.
Thank you Roxie for your understanding and kind words. It is important that those of us who feel this way reach out to others and I am so thankful for doing that with me.. Hugs
Thank you Jalia for your kind words. I know you have been down this road and felt these feelings. I have over 20 years lost many chickens but each time I cry and feel the loss. I am thankful that I still care, love and greive for them.
Thank you Carol for your kind words and understanding. It always make me appreciate each day with my other animals.
Caprejan - thank you so much for your heart felt words - your kindness means the world to me. Life goes on but it reminds us to enjoy each person or animal while they are here.
Thanks Candy for your kind words.
:( So sorry, Grace. What a lucky little hen, though, to have you there in her time of need, calming her and allowing her to pass peacefully. All life certainly has purpose, and so much is out of our control. I've learned that life is often not ours for giving or for taking....
Hugs and love to you, dear friend,
Jaime
Thank you so much Jaime - I agree with you with my whole soul. Blessings and Hugs to you and yours
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