tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post3638394090002616316..comments2024-02-12T02:14:52.370-08:00Comments on Lally Broch Farm: A Maine Family Homestead: Sapphira's Passing... WARNING GRAPHIC: READER DISCRETION ADVISEDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-33490087078055108892013-03-08T04:40:18.111-08:002013-03-08T04:40:18.111-08:00It is heart breaking when we loose an animal. We g...It is heart breaking when we loose an animal. We grow fond of the animals and loosing one can be depressing. But never give up Sonja, remember when we loose one animal we get two more in return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-7095100230804496782013-02-21T18:35:23.797-08:002013-02-21T18:35:23.797-08:00Sonja and Sean,
I just saw that you lost Sapphira...Sonja and Sean,<br /><br />I just saw that you lost Sapphira. What a heart-breaking story. I am so sorry. I know you must be sick about it. She was a lovely goat, and I am sure you miss her. Hang in there. New joys will come, and you will be happy that you are farming.<br />Alice Beginnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-86023955506710042252013-02-18T22:13:27.398-08:002013-02-18T22:13:27.398-08:00I am so very sorry for your loss..I only read abou...I am so very sorry for your loss..I only read about it now. I had just talked to you Sonja that very morning and I was really hoping the best. My biggest hug to you...you are in my thoughts and heart. Love you! Melanie Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916439552260936613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-43025839751155966662013-02-18T20:36:41.619-08:002013-02-18T20:36:41.619-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. Its always hard to lo...I am so sorry for your loss. Its always hard to loose an animal....Jason and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860762982914983418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-44595086934162820552013-02-18T17:14:00.180-08:002013-02-18T17:14:00.180-08:00Oh, I'm so sorry. My heart hurts for you. I ...Oh, I'm so sorry. My heart hurts for you. I know that was hard to share with us, but I know, at least for me, it was a beautiful reminder of how much we all love our animals.Joan@TheChickenMamahttp://www.thechickenmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-88009763576024133492013-02-18T06:28:34.845-08:002013-02-18T06:28:34.845-08:00Oh family...I am so sorry for your loss. I am not...Oh family...I am so sorry for your loss. I am not claiming to know your pain because it is yours and unique to you, but I know what it is like to lose an animal that you love so dearly. Don't spend time second guessing yourselves, we all know that you did the best you could, we would expect nothing less from your dear family. Thank you for sharing with us, we are praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-66906132590647631102013-02-17T16:59:15.687-08:002013-02-17T16:59:15.687-08:00We just skyped you yesterday and so hoped the outc...We just skyped you yesterday and so hoped the outcome would be good!! I know you were somewhat prepared for what might happen, but, even so, it must have been a shock to see it unfold before your eyes. You guys worked so hard with her and made her last few minutes the best possible, in your loving arms. I know you'll grieve for a long while, as you did with Rudy, but you'll recover. Visiting your other animals will help. You always do your best with all your pets and farm animals. Love you. BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-71033386726408518742013-02-17T12:45:14.246-08:002013-02-17T12:45:14.246-08:00I am going to attempt this again, I get to snortin...I am going to attempt this again, I get to snorting and crying each time. I wish I was there to bring you a box of chocolates, a box of tissues and lots of hugs. I know that may have been the toughest post you have written to date, but it shows how awesome of a farmer and blogger you are. This may help someone else in the future. Know you did the very best for Sapphira that you could have. You are all in our prayers. If you need to talk feel free to call me. I love ya'll and grieve with you.Kimberly Twomblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605112588486256526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-80376736972844439342013-02-17T11:50:58.167-08:002013-02-17T11:50:58.167-08:00I am so very sorry to hear about Sapphira. I remem...I am so very sorry to hear about Sapphira. I remember how excited and proud you were to add her to the farm. Farming is a constant mix of good and bad - thank you for sharing even the bad parts, and know that you did the right thing. She had a great life with your family, and in the end you were there comforting her. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781299135060871548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-83675381163020157932013-02-17T10:04:08.578-08:002013-02-17T10:04:08.578-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. When we lose animals...I am so sorry for your loss. When we lose animals on the farm it breaks my heart. Losing a life is always heart breaking especially when we are so close to them. When we have something "traumatic" happen with an animal I feel it is God's way of teaching us so we know what to look for shall another animal have the same situation.<br /><br />God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-24328519924808172602013-02-17T09:58:53.016-08:002013-02-17T09:58:53.016-08:00I'm so sorry. Unfortunately, when you have an...I'm so sorry. Unfortunately, when you have animals and especially when you breed them, sometimes things go wrong and you lose them. It's hardest when those animals are young and should have lots of years ahead of them, and having to make the decision is the hardest part. Letting them go can be the greatest kindness we can give sometimes and you need to remind yourself of that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-27881247935421393752013-02-17T09:06:33.333-08:002013-02-17T09:06:33.333-08:00I am so sorry. I know your pain. I had a goat in...I am so sorry. I know your pain. I had a goat in labour for three days, without me knowing and we ended up losing her and her kid. She was one of my first goats and a bottle baby. It was very hard. Go out and visit your animals I find that they are the best at teaching us that life goes on. OXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-58017349401323043442013-02-17T08:36:37.379-08:002013-02-17T08:36:37.379-08:00I am so sorry for you loss. It is always heartbrea...I am so sorry for you loss. It is always heartbreaking when you have to make that choice to let go. I am grateful that you shared such a difficult experience and hope that as time passes your hurt will be lessened and only the loving memories remain.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-51203945009855147722013-02-17T06:58:11.813-08:002013-02-17T06:58:11.813-08:00I don't think I could express how sorry I am t...I don't think I could express how sorry I am that you had to have this experience. Thank you for being brave enough to talk about this openly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-31077304963604659182013-02-17T06:40:15.696-08:002013-02-17T06:40:15.696-08:00Aw, Sonja and Sean,I am so so sorry for the pain a...Aw, Sonja and Sean,I am so so sorry for the pain and sorrow you are suffering. I know how much you invest emotionally and every other way in all your wonderful creatures. I cannot know how sad you must feel. You are such wonderful examples of great stewards for the critters in your care. We love you and wish you better days ahead. Farming can be so hard, exposed to joy and pain. I know you will continue to take great care of all your charges. Thanks for sharing and being so honest with a really difficult day in your lives. Sapphira will live in our memories, and you will have more goats, cheese, soap, milk and joy.<br />Nancy R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-62173159056217730702013-02-17T06:40:06.773-08:002013-02-17T06:40:06.773-08:00I am so, so very sorry for your loss. I don't ...I am so, so very sorry for your loss. I don't even have the words to say. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am glad that you chose to write about it and show us the loss that can and will happen when we choose to love our animals. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Our Neck of the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-22442047530648987252013-02-17T06:32:08.686-08:002013-02-17T06:32:08.686-08:00I am so so sorry for the pain and sorrow you are g...I am so so sorry for the pain and sorrow you are going through. Farming is joyful and painful. Life and death. I know how much you love all your charges, and I can't imaging how hard this was. Thank you for sharing, and being so open and honest about a really hard couple of days. We love you. I know you will feel better and continue to take great care of your animals/friends.<br />Nancynrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204107708213072659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-5687913952317347252013-02-17T05:35:20.214-08:002013-02-17T05:35:20.214-08:00SO sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing you...SO sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your journey with us...the good and the bad!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031166484891907634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-36627281925514168672013-02-17T05:33:33.954-08:002013-02-17T05:33:33.954-08:00I'm so sorry you lost your sweet girl. Thank y...I'm so sorry you lost your sweet girl. Thank you for sharing your story. We are new to goats and had no idea this could happen. InMyOwnZoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684124862189949951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-66160192242911897922013-02-17T05:31:35.162-08:002013-02-17T05:31:35.162-08:00Thank you for sharing your experience and your gri...Thank you for sharing your experience and your grief. All of us who love animals and living sustainably understand the pain that comes when we lose a beloved friend. This is also part of your story; that which shows you to be generous and loving keepers of those animals in your care. Death is never easy, making her journey easier was a true gift for Sapphira and a sober reminder to those of us who want to make changes in our lifestyle to include animals. There is a time to be born and a time to die...a time for joy and a time for tears. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-65132380289300610812013-02-17T05:14:47.785-08:002013-02-17T05:14:47.785-08:00How very sad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Than...How very sad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for having the courage to share this down side of farming with us. I believe it's important for all of us to remember that it isn't always fuzzy babies, happy smiles and joyful outcomes -- but sometimes dirty and messy; tearful and just really, really sad. Thinking of you and hoping today is a much better day.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785074300553421732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-89735901037517039042013-02-17T05:08:27.379-08:002013-02-17T05:08:27.379-08:00I'm so, so, so, so, so, sorry. Hopefully the o...I'm so, so, so, so, so, sorry. Hopefully the other goats, the pigs, the chickens, geese, and ducks, and the other animals will make you feel better. Hugs and love,<br /> AbbyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896098088912592510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-45207376854278222942013-02-17T04:58:53.374-08:002013-02-17T04:58:53.374-08:00Tears are coming down, my throat is frozen and my ...Tears are coming down, my throat is frozen and my heart aches for your heart. What a beautiful girl, and I'm sure it was a beautiful baby, too. I'm thinking of you and hoping you'll allow lots of room for grieving. <br /><br />I don't blame you for not wanting to be a farmer today. <3<br />wtf-eryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231580777535789901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-33952293373508611352013-02-16T21:32:48.361-08:002013-02-16T21:32:48.361-08:00My heart hurts for your pain and loss tonight. You...My heart hurts for your pain and loss tonight. Your words were beautiful and your honesty valued. Life does have such splendid joys but alas life also has some darker memories. I hope your heart heals with time and soon you will remember why you wanted to be a goat keeper. ((HUGS)) You and yours are in my heart and thoughts. ~ MindieMindiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135241631583385493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354916137017379029.post-73178177340054666582013-02-16T21:02:02.924-08:002013-02-16T21:02:02.924-08:00It is incredibly brave of you to share this experi...It is incredibly brave of you to share this experience when it is so fresh in your mind and heart. I hope that time will help to heal this wound and dull the heartache. I admire your willingness to share this information in the hope that your readers will learn not just about goatkeeping, but also about the realities of life on the farm.Jenniferhttp://1840farm.com/noreply@blogger.com