[birdpumpkin]

Could just really use a hug tonight... Our goat of 11 years (he was probably around 13) just passed away this evening after 5 rough days of laying on his side not able to get up, plus my mom is in the hospital and will be there a couple days or so. Nothing real serious - had a bypass operation in her leg because of circulation problems. My dad was supposed to call to let me know about things but hasn't yet. It's getting late and I don't think he's going to. Just feel so sad. Have had so much loss lately - lost our home, my 10 cats, everything in a fire in December. (I saved my birds, and our goat was out in a pen.) We're back at the same spot in a new modular home, but now we've lost our goat. I'll miss his little smile. Now we have his empty pen to look at.

[Travelinglady]

I am so sorry for all your losses and concerns, birdpumpkin. It's especially hard when they occur so close together. Here's the hug you asked for: . We care and I hope you will feel better soon, although I am sure you will always miss your animals.

And I hope your mom will be okay. We have no reason to think otherwise, but it would have been nice for your dad to have called.

[Fresia]

I am so sorry for your loss. It is not easy to lose those that we love and adore. Hang in there. I do hope your Mom is alright and wishes for a speedy recovery.

((((((birdpumpkin)))))))

[birdpumpkin]

Thanks Travelinglady and Fresia. Dad finally called this morning - he didn't have his phone with him, and he and my sister returned late. They're going again to visit this morning. I so wish I could go and be there. Even my aunt from Ohio was there yesterday. And dad didn't have the best news. The doctor didn't have much to work with in her leg but tried his best. If what he did doesn't hold up, mom could lose her leg. The only other option. I could tell dad was upset when he told me. I just hate being here alone all day when I feel I should be there. The hospital is an hour and a half away, though, and I can't drive there myself. Plus have a 10-year-old in school. Dad did give me her room phone number, and hopefully my husband can take me tomorrow. She'll be there 4 - 6 days so may have to just do a lot of calling. On top of it, yes, missing my Sassafras terribly. Been crying off and on. I know his last days were so miserable. I keep seeing his underbite that made him look as if he was smiling and just seeing him in better, happier times in my head. My husband almost let out our new cat this morning as he was leaving, too. Total panic moment. So the day hasn't been off to the best of starts...

[gayleggg]

Sorry to hear about your goat. I know you will miss him. We create such a great bond with our animals unforunately they don't live as long as we do so we suffer from losing them. Remembering the good times is the best.

Sure hope you mom recovers quickly and her leg heals as hoped for. Best wishes.

[lizzyjb]

Oh what a pity. So sorry about your goat. I know you will miss.
About your mom, I know this is not a good moment but you can't blame you for not being at her side. She is not alone and you have your child. I know is hard being far away and feel that you can't help, but feeling bad is not going to be so helpful too. I don't know if you know what I really mean. My little English doesn't allow me to express as I would like to help you but PM if you need.

[Pikku Myy]

Ohhh no I am sorry to hear about your goat!!! I lost two goats last year to a dog attack.. could not believe how much it hurt. Huggles Hope you feel better soon!!!