Oh, my goodness. This is the sweetest story. I began to cry the moment Myrtle had her first struggle. It is often so difficult to appreciate what we have - no matter how big or small - rather than what we believe might be missing or falling short. Thank for sharing this story. And thank you, Myrtle, for the inspiration.
Oh Beth, you have captured the thoughts, emotions and feelings that we have on our farm when an animal is just not going to make it. This week we said goodbye to a favorite barn cat, a faithful mouse catcher and hunter of small creatures around the farm. These critters are helpers, workers and companions. Thank you.
A moving, thoughtful tribute, Beth. Thanks for this reminder.
Oh, my goodness. This is the sweetest story. I began to cry the moment Myrtle had her first struggle. It is often so difficult to appreciate what we have - no matter how big or small - rather than what we believe might be missing or falling short. Thank for sharing this story. And thank you, Myrtle, for the inspiration.
What a wonderful article.
Brings back fond memories of my youth, growing up on a farm in the hills of Southern Iowa.
Let"s hope Mabel, in her last hours, was remembering all the good times she had as a kid, adult and mother. Quite the obit!!!!
ditto GlennN.
Oh Beth, you have captured the thoughts, emotions and feelings that we have on our farm when an animal is just not going to make it. This week we said goodbye to a favorite barn cat, a faithful mouse catcher and hunter of small creatures around the farm. These critters are helpers, workers and companions. Thank you.
Losing a cat or dog is the worst! They are a part of the family. Thanks for reading Denise!
Sweet article. I love animals. I think they are so loving
R.I.P. Mabel, Myrtle, Myra.