Monday, November 11, 2013

Getting by with a little help from my friends

I wish I could say I spent my week off taking pictures to fill up the blog for the rest of the year so I wouldn't have to scramble every night for something to fill up this page, but I didn't. 

I did spend my week in very close proximity to my animals.



I believe animals sense when we need them most, and my whole herd has been very accommodating,
though if Alan hadn't had his mouth full at this point he probably would have told me to go in the house
and do something productive, like write a blog post.



The weather's been beautiful here, and I got to spend some time in the corral reading to Lucy.
She was all ears.



I'll probably have a tan line on my face in the outline of a cat.



Johnny: I'm much more effective than sunscreen.



Smooch has been at my side, ready to listen to whatever I've had to say...



...and make me smile.





42 comments:

  1. You just gotta love the comfort they bring to our lives...

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  2. They do know, don't they. It has been comforting to know that you are in the midst of the 7MSN Smile Therapy Team. Thanks to all your nightly scrambling for pictures, I know from experience the magic they can work - even long distance.

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  3. And that's what I thought you would do.....Take care dear. ❤

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  4. Animals DO have 'intuition'. My Goldie Bear, could be outside or completely in another part of the house, and if I shed one tear, she would be by my side with her head in my lap. I miss the comfort of her love and the weight of her head in my lap. Her sister has the same 'sense' of knowing my ups and downs, and she also will stick close in times of woe and worry. Your babies will help you through this valley...praying for you.

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  5. So glad to have this comforting post. Sounds as if you did what you should have and needed to do this past week, and you did it in the best company!

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  6. I've had animals my entire life, but they always amaze me when I'm down. If my youngest is sick, my German Shepherd is right there with her and won't leave her side...even puts her head on my daughter's legs and just sits quietly. My cat Uh-Oh, the cat in the header of my blog is the same way with my older girls if one of them is emotionally upset about something. It's as if he has a 6th sense about tears. How can anyone not love animals?

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  7. When we have had a loss (and you have had a BIG one) it is best to be in the arms of our family to begin to heal. Your furry family rallied to do everything they could to make you better.

    The picture of Johnny with his happy fingers is adorable!!! I can almost hear the purring from here.

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  8. Pet therapy is very effective for dealing with grief.

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  9. All I have is one very long "aawwhhhhhhhh"....critters come through every time. Now get JCC inside with you and Smooch cuz there's a front coming. Stay warm. VERY good to have you back. And Happy Veterans Days to all veterans reading the post today.

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  10. Glad the animals gave you comfort this past week. I know they will continue to help you!

    Rhonda

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  11. The animals will help to heal your grieving heart. It's good you are taking time to be by yourself. Your blogland friends have been there, too, and are supporting you every step of the way.

    Take your time. We'll still be here. :)

    Love and hugs from WI

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  12. Good to see you, Carson.
    x
    Els

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  13. They are the best therapists.

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  14. love is all over your place, take care Linda. sending love from France.

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  15. Hugs and love, my friend. So glad you have the quiet, ever present love of your animals. They are so intuitive. A gift for sure.

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  16. Carson,
    I'm so thankful you have those beautiful critters to comfort you. In my mind they are the best way to heal a broken heart!
    Love all the pics but Lucy with her head in your lap, well I just melted my heart!
    Hugs to you and your beautiful herd,
    Deb in Viola, Ks

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  17. I think I can feel those healing vibes down here in Tucson. I love your herd and love them more for taking such good care of you and your "sad".

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  18. So glad to see a new post and all of your furry critters dispensing the love and nurturing you have needed and will continue to need as your heart mends ... that empty space will never quite fill, Linda. God bless you and your critters ... I can see that Johnny Cashcat is working his way to the inside of the house with face rubs that no lover of cats can resist!! :o) Love & Hugs from CO ... Marcia

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  19. Our friends are always there when we need them the most.

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  20. There would be no better therapists of love than those that surround you at 7MSN. I can't imagine dealing with what life has to offer without furbabies to love on and be loved by. The Cuckoos here at the Casa continue to send you our best thoughts and wishes during this hard time. Smooches and Squoozes, Oma Linda

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  21. Being in a circle of warm beasties is the best place on earth for the sadness and the aching...sending love to you...

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  22. You and your gang make my mornings. Love that Johnny is feeling safe with you.

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  23. How odd...I knew you would be sitting out with your critters all day, every day. They do bring much comfort to our lives, and is wonderful Therapy! What is so great, is we can always tell them our secrets, our feelings, our thoughts and know that it only remain with them!

    Take care and you are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  24. Been thinking about you and I'm very glad the herd (especially Johnny) have been keeping track of you and giving you comfort.

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  25. Furry friends, blue skies, fresh air, the scent of hay, - there's no better way to start to heal the heart, I've found. Gentle hugs from one who has also recently lost a parent.

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  26. Yep, you knew what you needed to do. And your herd does what all our pets do for us..... love us, heal us, ground us and did I say love us?
    Glad to have you back. You've been on my mind.

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  27. The best thing about a lot of animals is that you have a lot of animals. No other words can describe what they bring to our lives.

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  28. You are cared for by a variety of species....your fans via blogging may qualify as a unique one itself. Take care.

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  29. That "barn cat" is a heartbeat away from making his way into the house. :) Hang in there. I lost my Dad over 20 years ago. The pain is still there, but has grown much smaller over time.

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  30. I'm not surprised that all your kids are loving on you even more right now. They know what you need. That Johnny has worked his way into your heart...I just knew he would.

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  31. I am glad you weren't taking a bunch of pictures for the blog but doing the thing you need most..... Being in the company of your herd/family. You need the time to look after yourself heart, mind, body, and soul! It looks like you have had some peaceful time with the kids. Hugs from our home to yours....

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  32. Thank you for sharing what you do--I cannot imagine keeping the cyber-welcome mat out after what you have been through and are healing from. Fur does go a long way and it appears Johnny is doing the job he really came for. You may want to try him curled up in your bed at night....

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  33. LOVE your donkeys... they remind me of the ones we had as a kid... kitty sunscreen love it too, and Smooch is too cute!

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  34. I believe that a week in the barn is a week well spent. Blog photos will come as they will. What's most important is taking care of you, not the blog.
    Joyce S.

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  35. Nothing feral about JCC anymore. Did his part along with the others. Thank you for sharing this post. They know when to be tender.

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  36. They are such a comfort. I'm glad they can be there for you just as you've been there for them.

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  37. Hadn't checked the blog in a bit and am so saddened to hear of your great loss. Let your furry kids wrap you in their healing presence. It's amazing how intuitive they can be and seem to know when we especially need them. Take care and celebrate the wonderful memories of you and your dad. Vicki ~

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  38. Oh Linda- just caught up w this post- back tracked w dread to see ........ I'm so truly sorry about your loss..... And indeed the loss of your dad is huge.... Take care... Heal... Remember....
    Fondly, Rain

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  39. i am wondering what happened to the feral cat? LOL and what smooch things of your cat sunscreen

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  40. Take your time, Linda. Yes, animals sense our feelings. My black lab always knows when I'm upset and she puts her head in my lap. Is that JOHNNY CAT? Whatever happened to the feral cat that he was? What a lover he is now! :-)
    Cheryl Ann

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  41. Furry angels. Every last one.

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  42. Been thinking of you all week - sending you love!

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