tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post5954887214107969372..comments2024-03-28T23:06:10.904-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: It's Too Beautiful A Day To Feel This SadMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-8837996826951011752016-04-19T21:37:51.086-04:002016-04-19T21:37:51.086-04:00I'm sorry, Mary. Death seems always to be hard...I'm sorry, Mary. Death seems always to be hard. Maybe there is an extra layer of difficulty for humans because we have the ability to think about it, anticipate it, and ruminate on it.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19745490316690432712016-04-19T14:25:57.616-04:002016-04-19T14:25:57.616-04:00It's so poignant how Nicey kept watch. Animals...It's so poignant how Nicey kept watch. Animals are smarter than we think they are. I read today that even insects may have self-awareness, according to some scientist.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-75972480490761644002016-04-19T12:57:51.131-04:002016-04-19T12:57:51.131-04:00Every time one of your chickens dies it is sad for...Every time one of your chickens dies it is sad for us so of course you that actually live with them will be sad. Miss Betty is the first chicken of yours that died while I was reading you and I still remember it :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671446238805535547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-27162652701010725332016-04-19T10:25:18.481-04:002016-04-19T10:25:18.481-04:00of course the other chickens know. all living cre...of course the other chickens know. all living creatures are sentient. perhaps she had a egg stuck. it happens.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-88033080578873953902016-04-18T18:11:33.796-04:002016-04-18T18:11:33.796-04:00Invisigal- That was one of the most beautiful comm...Invisigal- That was one of the most beautiful comments I've ever read. Thank you so much. We humans do make so much of death and I am not sure why. Every living thing will die eventually and we all know that but somehow the word "immortal" is part of our vocabulary. We don't want to die, we don't want our animals to die. Hell, I grieve when a beloved cutting dies. But as we get older, I think we do indeed get a bit wiser in this regard. Maybe. Maybe not. Some of us. <br />Again- thanks. I will be thinking of your words for a long time to come.<br /><br />Jennifer- I was sad for Lucille too but she had a great chicken life, running with her sister-wives every day, the sky above her, the dirt beneath her feet, a safe place to sleep at night. Right up until yesterday she had that.<br /><br />Liv- If there is one thing I have learned from keeping chickens it is that they do often die sooner than I think they should. <br />Sigh.<br />I am sure the other hens and Mick realize that one of the flock is gone but I doubt they will worry over it for long. I am glad of that. Thank you for your kindness.<br /><br />Jo- Well, it's taught Owen and Gibson a lot about death in a way that they can almost begin to comprehend and I suppose that's good. We accept the facts and go on. But it's still hard.<br /><br />Susan M- Thank you, dear. Chickens do have a way of knowing, I believe. And then they let go. It's one of the things I love about them the most. <br /><br />Messymimi- It's okay. It's part of it all. But it was a shock. One of my own flock...<br /><br />Mary Ann- Mostly, it is. And it definitely is when it's a sweet hen who seemed to be in the prime of her life. <br /><br />Leisha- Yep. I was so sad this morning. I hope she knew I was loving her. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-91797918485354813512016-04-18T16:51:06.946-04:002016-04-18T16:51:06.946-04:00Ah this is sad . XAh this is sad . XLeishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550858502158736036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-87563031434130840692016-04-18T15:28:41.611-04:002016-04-18T15:28:41.611-04:00So sorry, loss is always hardSo sorry, loss is always hardMaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720942306084208839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-11430552212618865412016-04-18T14:55:05.697-04:002016-04-18T14:55:05.697-04:00My heart hurts for her and you.My heart hurts for her and you.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-32557203355556321212016-04-18T14:12:38.604-04:002016-04-18T14:12:38.604-04:00so sorry Ms Lucille seems near the end......... al...so sorry Ms Lucille seems near the end......... always such a shock when you can't help and don't really know why they are fading. In my experience with chickens, I have also found that they comfort each other during this time, their instincts are so strong and true........ keeping you and Ms Lucille in my heart today<br />Susan MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-49963633920960183472016-04-18T13:22:46.875-04:002016-04-18T13:22:46.875-04:00I'm sorry :(
This is the bit that puts me of...I'm sorry :( <br /><br />This is the bit that puts me off about owning chickens. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15770948258289037162016-04-18T12:40:23.800-04:002016-04-18T12:40:23.800-04:00Damn, that is heartbreaking.
To me, it is so frust...Damn, that is heartbreaking.<br />To me, it is so frustrating when people think that animals don't feel or think or grieve, when anyone paying attention can see they do.<br />Everyone's gotta die, but it sounds like it was too soon for Ms. Lucille. And a tough way for you to start the day. There is comfort in those new chicks and I am glad you are holding that. <br />But, damn it's so hard.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-84986617219989381902016-04-18T12:34:53.640-04:002016-04-18T12:34:53.640-04:00This brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sad for ...This brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sad for Lucille and for you. I hope you all find peace and comfort soon.<br /><br />Hugs from South Carolina.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-56670486955129278832016-04-18T12:00:15.582-04:002016-04-18T12:00:15.582-04:00I often think that animals are more advanced than ...I often think that animals are more advanced than we are in their acceptance of things. Of course they know and they feel. How beautiful that Lucille will have the company of her dear sister-wife at this time so that she won't feel alone. Animals slide into and out of this realm with such ease. No wringing of hands or gnashing of teeth. They seem to leave all that mess to us.<br /><br />When my last cat died, I awoke to him meowing by my bed and his pupils were two different sizes. I knew that was bad but it didn't stop me from rushing him to the vet and spending days and thousands trying to save him. I should have just taken him out under the trees and held him while he peacefully died . With this cat I told myself and everyone else there will be no such heroics again. When his time has come I will not hang onto him or let anyone else do so. Each day it is up to each of us to remind ourselves these dear companions will not be here forever. In so doing we are reminded that neither will we. Feeling sad today too on a glorious day.<br /><br />-invisigalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com