Time is an interesting thing.
A powerful thing. Giving things time can have impressive effects. Have you ever heard the term ‘just sleep on it’? Well, now you have if you had not before. If you just sit back and think it completely through and wait till morning, you will often get a more harmonious result from not being reactionary.
Time is also a healer. I know this is a universal thing across all cultures and most know it to be true. There are of course songs written about it. After a difficult life event, it feels like time goes at a snail’s pace. Even when you keep busy to keep your mind occupied and try to make the time go faster. Grasping at anything to get you farther from the memories. The feelings. The sadness. The hurt. The anger. You just keep going, taking one step at a time because that is all you can do.
“They say music takes you back to a time. And time is a healer of things.”
Then, it happens. Time has gone by without you realizing it and you look back and realize how far you have come. Amazed at how long ago that happened. How did it get to be years ago?
That happened to me today. Looking back, I never thought it would happen. I still think of that day two years ago often and I know I will the rest of my life. Even just a few days ago, without realizing that it has been two years. Two years does not seem like a long time to some that are removed from the situation. But it feels like so long ago. So much has happened and so much has changed in that time.
Two years ago, we had to put down our first horse. You can read about that day by clicking HERE. He was over 30 years old and we had him for over half his life. He changed my life. That day was so hard, yet so wonderful at the same time. There is such beauty present in the dichotomy of this earthly life. AHAmoment. How something so hard and difficult also presents such life, light, and love is amazing to me. Your faith and spirit are always there. AHAmoment. Something that never goes away. I feel so blessed that I was open to seeing it in that moment, at that time.
We drowned our sorrows in red wine and chocolate pie that night and listened to this song. It always reminds me of him. To this day, it is still my favorite remedy for loss and I recommend it to many.
I am grateful for time. The time I had with him. The time in the moment, even though it was so hard. The time to heal since then and the time I take to remember the memories.
There are many in my life that have lost in the past year. Lost family members or loved ones. Lost horses and dogs. Lost their homes. Tonight I think will be a wine and pie night in memory…after I run.
Walk in love, dear readers.
This is a beautiful post–very wise words, indeed. I’m so sorry to hear about your horse. Losing a beloved pet is so heartbreaking. Thank you for such an inspiring post. 🌻
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<3<3<3 Thank you so much
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I still miss those strong pectorals 😉 ❤
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haha me too ❤ so funny!
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I do not look forward to the day I have to let go of my Rusty. I know it’s not too far away. I’m glad you had Sebo in your life!
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It is not easy, but it is our charge, being their stewards. Get your wine and pie ready!
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Hugs. The best gift we can give our furry loved ones is a respectful and peaceful goodbue
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❤️🙏🙌❤️
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Beautiful post, and spot on about loss and time. So sorry for your loss, and glad that time has proven himself to be the healer we all count on :-).
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Thank you so much for your compliment and comment! I am glad as well. Thank you for stopping by and reading.
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I have had to make the decision to send a few horses on. Some were older and some were still younger but in pain or very ill. It is always a blessing to have had them in my life. This is a lovely post Avery. Thank you.
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It’s so important to remember the good times and the love all the time, even when you have to say goodbye.
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❤️yes❤️ thank you for your comment!
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Loosing a special horse is hard, it’s something you can’t put into words. It takes a long time for the pain to lessen and I don’t know that it ever really goes away
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I do not think it ever really does either. Especially for true horsemen. Thank you for your comment!
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I am just catching up. I think that it’s beautiful that you remember those who have gone before human or not. Letting go of a soul you love is never easy and it should not be. But it doesn’t have to be terrible. I know that Irish is not going to probably make it many more years but I hope to make those years good one and his ending peaceful. I will keep the pie and wine idea for that day.
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Aw thank you ❤️🙏🙌❤️ I know you will make his last years more than good and peaceful. Yes, it is a good prescription.
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Very good post! I enjoyed the Memories video!
Dwight
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Thank you very much! I am glad you stopped by and commented. I do hope you’ll come back!
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You are welcome!
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