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| Harvey in Spring 2015 |
My buddy of twenty years, Harvey, left me on December 4. He departed peacefully -- no trauma, no pain. Old age, balance issues -- it was time to see him safely home.
I feel so blessed to have had this amazing, wonderful creature in my life. Every day with him has been a gift. I miss him so much.
From In Blackwater Woods
To live in this world
you must be able
to do three things:
to love what is mortal;
to hold it
against your bones knowing
your own life depends on it;
and, when the time comes to let it go,
to let it go.
Mary Oliver
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I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good horse and he had a great life with you.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry. I have an old guy too and I know it's coming. Harvey seemed like a great horse and you took such good care of him.
ReplyDeletethinking of you
ReplyDeleteOh I am sorry for you loss. It's obvious how much you loved him and cared for him right up to the end. It was the right thing to do but it's still so hard. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteSad for you. You gave him a wonderful life and home and in return he was such a wonderful partner for you. Still hard though.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your great loss...you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDelete-Karen from Rochester, NY
I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Even when we know it's the wrong thing it's never easy for it makes our hearts heavy with sadness. The greatest responsibility we have for our pets is knowing when it is time to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteGodspeed Harvey.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I have really enjoyed reading about Harv and feel like I know him, even though we've never met. Horses give us the wing we lack. I hope you continue writing your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteWonderful advice, but so difficult to do.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I have really enjoyed getting to know Harvey through your loving words. It was clear how loved he was and what a special horse he was. Thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. Glad you were able to ease his passing.
ReplyDeleteHarvey enjoyed a life that I would wish for my own horse.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, handsome Harvey.
Oh Stacey... I had a feeling this day was coming, with winter upon us, but OH, I am sad. Weeping for you and your wonderful, noble boy. You were indeed SO blessed to have him. We all have enjoyed sharing your special relationship. I know that you did exactly the right thing - putting him peacefully to rest now, before some horrible trauma might have occurred on snow and ice - is by far the best and kindest love you could show him. Nothing like the heart of a TB. Nothing like your Harvey. Bless him and ((hugs)) to you and Bob.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Harvey was very lucky to have you too.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you had to say goodbye to Harvey, but how great to have had so much time together and I am glad you were able to give him a peaceful ending. Run free Harvey
ReplyDeletevery sorry for your loss of a special friend
ReplyDeleteHi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed so much your stories over the years of Harvey. He was very lucky to have you as his person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Amanda
So sorry to hear about Harvey. I really enjoyed all the Harvey updates over the years and feel like I knew him a little. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt condolences :*( What a lucky horse he was to have such a kind and compassionate owner. I've loved the posts about Harvey over the years and I will miss hearing about him.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, Stacey. Harvey was one special horse and I enjoyed following his adventures with you. May your memories with him trot on to help ease your grief.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Stacy. I am a long-time reader, but not so much commenting. It is so obvious how much you love your horses, and how much Harvey adored you. I always enjoyed reading about him (and Riley!). Wishing you comfort during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. The greatest gift we can give our beloved horses is knowing when the time has come.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful boy. I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry and sad to hear that. He couldn't have been more loved or received better care. In his photos and videos he has always had the glow of an animal well loved...even as he showed his age more. He was such an elegant, dignified and funny gentleman of a horse. You two were lucky to have found each other. What a beautiful 20 years together.
ReplyDeleteI've come to know Harv only a little from afar, and I'm grateful for that. Sending comforting thoughts to you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I started following your blog last year around this time when I lost an old guy myself. It was hard, but I really enjoyed Harvey updates and seeing the ups and downs of another old gelding. He was lucky to have you around.
ReplyDeleteOh, I've dreaded the day this post would come. So very sorry!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear the news. Harvey was quite a personality--the kind of horse who sticks in your heart. I was glad I met him.
ReplyDeleteRIP, sweet Harvey. You were well loved and loved well in return.
We have all enjoyed reading about this wonderful horse. Thanks for sharing him with us. Pamela N.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tribute, and I love the photo you chose to close this chapter. How very hard it is to let them go; what a huge hole they leave in our hearts and lives. You loved him so very well.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy! I hope my relationship with my mare is as long-lived and special as the one you had with Harv.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. Sorry for your loss of that grand old soul. But how fortunate both of you were to have graced each other's lives.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry. {{HUGS}}
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry..Harvey was quite a gentleman and a character..he had a long wonderful life with you and because of you, he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that. I really loved reading your posts about him. He seemed like such a wonderful gentleman. I'm glad to hear he was able to go peacefully.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. We never have enough time with our animal companions. :-( I have enjoyed reading about Harvey over the years and know how lucky he was to have you, and you to have him.
ReplyDeleteOh, my heart aches for you <3
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you. It's been many years of eagerly reading about your wonderful adventures with a wonderful horse. You did good, Harvey, you did good.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so very sorry -- RiderWriter let me know about your sad goodbye & my heart goes out to you. They are such big, amazing presences in our lives. I know he loved his long & lucky life with you. And that the gifts borne from his love will keep on giving through you for a long time to come. <3
ReplyDeleteStacey, I am so sorry for your loss. You gave him as close to heaven on earth as possible. Sending love your way.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. It's never easy to say goodbye, even though it's the last gift we can ever give them.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace.
I enjoyed life with Harvey secondhand through your stories, and I will miss him as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your life with Harvey with me. I am sorry that I cannot help you bear his loss except by sending these humble words. I care about you both and I know that your two hearts are joined.
ReplyDeleteI am just seeing this and wanted to send condolences to you and best thoughts to Harvey. I can tell you since saying goodbye to our wonderful old mare a few years ago that they stay with us in spirit and after the sadness loses its sharpness, there is relief that they are safe and healthy again in that special Other Place.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry - I've enjoyed reading about him.
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