tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post1417491295021692309..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Death of our donkey, DaisyNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-2416082905226351872013-03-14T14:29:41.520-04:002013-03-14T14:29:41.520-04:00My thanks to each of you for your kind, caring wor...My thanks to each of you for your kind, caring words. They mean so much to both Tom and me. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14004018749230354242013-03-12T22:01:03.631-04:002013-03-12T22:01:03.631-04:00I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet donkey. ...I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet donkey. Knowing your love for him, I would like to recommend to you the book "Travels in a Donkey Trap" by Daisy Baker. It is the nonfiction account of an elderly lady who decides she wants to see the countryside and goes about getting herself a donkey and cart. I enjoyed it immensely and think you will too.Rosemarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-366459045185444932013-03-12T10:11:56.252-04:002013-03-12T10:11:56.252-04:00Oh Nan, I'm so sorry about Daisy. She looked s...Oh Nan, I'm so sorry about Daisy. She looked so happy and contented in that photo and I'm sure that's the kind of life she had with you all the time. My condolences and again, I'm so glad you're back to blogging! Hugs, DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29521814487913471992013-03-12T06:57:51.382-04:002013-03-12T06:57:51.382-04:00How could she not have the best life? She was love...How could she <i>not</i> have the best life? She was loved by you and Tom and the kids. I'm so sorry she's gone. I know you'll miss her terribly, Nan. Thanks for sharing Mary Oliver's words. I especially like these, "the world could not be made without the swirl and whirlwind of our deepest attention and our cherishing."<br /><br />Love to you, dearest.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-40208336528695600012013-03-11T17:28:51.194-04:002013-03-11T17:28:51.194-04:00Daisy sounds like a gem!! You were both lucky to h...Daisy sounds like a gem!! You were both lucky to have each other!!! Thinking of you and your family!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9816611078194288822013-03-11T13:00:45.968-04:002013-03-11T13:00:45.968-04:00Oh dear Nan! I am so sorry for your loss...Daisy ...Oh dear Nan! I am so sorry for your loss...Daisy was more than a pet, she has been a part of your family for so long. the words from Mary Oliver are indeed perfect and the whole post a lovely tribute. Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-3095654782598074542013-03-10T14:45:17.898-04:002013-03-10T14:45:17.898-04:00After your words and Mary O. I feel bereft for Dai...After your words and Mary O. I feel bereft for Daisy too. All those years together, how lucky you both were, and what a gorgeous peaceful picture .<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17594463139635307252013-03-10T13:30:03.383-04:002013-03-10T13:30:03.383-04:00Ever since I was a very small child whose passion ...Ever since I was a very small child whose passion was riding the donkeys on the long sandy beaches of North Wales on our annual weeks family holiday, I have loved donkeys and have a special fondness when ever I meet one.<br />Your Daisy sounds like a lovely donkey who was well loved and looked after...I'm sure she loved you too... and who in this World could ask for more than that.<br />Thinking of you Val and the girls xxxValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-34959359656089651832013-03-10T11:10:40.450-04:002013-03-10T11:10:40.450-04:00You've written a moving tribute to your belove...You've written a moving tribute to your beloved animal. I'm sorry she's gone.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-8567735648782475122013-03-10T09:31:52.813-04:002013-03-10T09:31:52.813-04:00My condolences to you for your loss of Daisy the d...My condolences to you for your loss of Daisy the donkey. I know it will leave a hole in your heart.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-1438842251012409512013-03-10T09:29:56.310-04:002013-03-10T09:29:56.310-04:00Sad to read of Daisy's passing. Aren't yo...Sad to read of Daisy's passing. Aren't you fortunate to have shared this earth with such a sweet spirit for so long... and she fortunate to have lived under your gentle care? <br /><br />So glad you are back to blogging. I missed knowing I could check in with you here.Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582731584317660272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45170805144942549582013-03-10T08:33:16.016-04:002013-03-10T08:33:16.016-04:00I am so sorry to hear about Daisy - I know how ani...I am so sorry to hear about Daisy - I know how animals quickly become one of the family and losing them is just as difficult. But she did have the best possible life and that was thanks to the family that she was a member of. Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78576985738893187822013-03-10T08:19:07.068-04:002013-03-10T08:19:07.068-04:00So sorry to hear about Daisy... Mary Oliver is ama...So sorry to hear about Daisy... Mary Oliver is amazing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-2589863765568902492013-03-09T22:04:01.617-05:002013-03-09T22:04:01.617-05:00So sorry about Daisy ~ but it sounds like she had ...So sorry about Daisy ~ but it sounds like she had a happy long life with your family. It's never easy when one of our animal family leaves, it makes a big sad gap in our days as we know them. <br />A lovely poem. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229439546427952540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68834755886593093842013-03-09T20:55:45.267-05:002013-03-09T20:55:45.267-05:00I never thought I would be crying for a donkey and...I never thought I would be crying for a donkey and one I didn't even know. Thoughts are with you.Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-43175892898494894752013-03-09T19:57:35.207-05:002013-03-09T19:57:35.207-05:00Oh, Nan, I've never had an animal as long as y...Oh, Nan, I've never had an animal as long as you knew Daisy and I've grieved ever so much when I've lost mine. How your heart must ache - and so does mine, for you. I know that, with you, Daisy had the best life she ever could have.<br /><br />(Prov 25:11)Debbie Rodgers @Exurbanishttp://www.exurbanis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87522604483578026762013-03-09T16:49:15.495-05:002013-03-09T16:49:15.495-05:00So sorry to hear this Nan. I hope you feel better ...So sorry to hear this Nan. I hope you feel better sharing your grief with us. I know Daisy was the lucky lady getting to live in your world. You were lucky too to have such a gem for so long. Namaste.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-504356774171703532013-03-09T14:11:45.177-05:002013-03-09T14:11:45.177-05:00Oh, Nan, I'm so sorry about Daisy! I know you...Oh, Nan, I'm so sorry about Daisy! I know you loved her. She had a good long life didn't she? Carefree and happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57187286545516763002013-03-09T13:36:24.889-05:002013-03-09T13:36:24.889-05:00As Cornflower says, it is so nice to see you back ...As Cornflower says, it is so nice to see you back again, but I am sorry it is in such sad circumstances. Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87708770526773521592013-03-09T13:27:05.443-05:002013-03-09T13:27:05.443-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss. Your writing is s...I'm so sorry for your loss. Your writing is so beautiful, even at this sad time. DoubleDigitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674031806453409610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46247991505272016792013-03-09T12:49:02.171-05:002013-03-09T12:49:02.171-05:00Nan, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. ...Nan, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I always enjoyed seeing Daisy's pictures in your letters.spritehttp://www.spritewrites.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-11866162708186244932013-03-09T12:42:16.715-05:002013-03-09T12:42:16.715-05:00I'm so sorry that you lost your special animal...I'm so sorry that you lost your special animal. It's surprising how much they move into our hearts and souls, isn't it? Hugs from here in Ottawa. How lovely that the first poem you open to, speaks exactly to what you need to hear. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5655912798477602342013-03-09T12:38:06.598-05:002013-03-09T12:38:06.598-05:00Oh Nan, it's so good to have you back. I am so...Oh Nan, it's so good to have you back. I am so sorry about Daisy's death, losses are so hard, no easy way round the sadness but, in the larger picture, to know that you and your family gave her the most wonderful donkey life, is surely a blessing.<br />caroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-55569888816060892032013-03-09T12:16:24.383-05:002013-03-09T12:16:24.383-05:00Bless you as you grieve the loss of this special a...Bless you as you grieve the loss of this special animal. I'm sure you will miss her very much. (And the Mary Oliver quotation is lovely.) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85277546793633954902013-03-09T12:10:38.598-05:002013-03-09T12:10:38.598-05:00Dear Nan,
It's lovely to see you back here, b...Dear Nan, <br />It's lovely to see you back here, but I'm sorry that it is in sad circumstances. Poor Daisy - though I know that with you she will have had the happiest life.Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.com