tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post9010648883408792292..comments2023-11-02T05:18:38.925-05:00Comments on Antiquity Oaks: Farewell, SadieDeborah Niemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10754242197245805551noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-50309531929141418192016-05-07T19:31:36.452-05:002016-05-07T19:31:36.452-05:00I have to say these are the decisions that make us...I have to say these are the decisions that make us hurt inside...in our hearts. I will also say that the way you feel when you make these decisions is what makes you treat your animals humanely and kindly. Something we should all feel. Something Industrial Agriculture has lost.<br />God bless you and your farm and you made the right decision on all levels!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-79469520227283485162016-04-04T19:52:44.741-05:002016-04-04T19:52:44.741-05:00What a heartbreak. I would have struggled the same...What a heartbreak. I would have struggled the same as you, hoped the same as you, and in the end made the same decision as you. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-1583202367538238572016-04-01T11:20:05.715-05:002016-04-01T11:20:05.715-05:00So sorry! :( So sorry! :( MichelleHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620214611586302175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-85873054955768243732016-03-31T17:35:49.887-05:002016-03-31T17:35:49.887-05:00Such a bad situation to deal with. I'm so sorr...Such a bad situation to deal with. I'm so sorry. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874960805023276599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-16756998648103851122016-03-31T01:33:55.727-05:002016-03-31T01:33:55.727-05:00So sorry you couldn't bring Sadie home to her ...So sorry you couldn't bring Sadie home to her kids and the farm family. RIP Sadie. You will be missed. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you Deborah.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353161962198447102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-90916183161093134142016-03-30T21:56:39.329-05:002016-03-30T21:56:39.329-05:00Such a difficult decision to have to make, my hear...Such a difficult decision to have to make, my heart goes out to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487587490737700609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-46778928245583576642016-03-30T20:45:35.591-05:002016-03-30T20:45:35.591-05:00This is so beautifully, heartbreakingly written. M...This is so beautifully, heartbreakingly written. My heart wrenches for you. Farmers are some of our best unsung heroes; so many days are full of these decisions. I am so sorry.Zan Ashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884359288965669984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-27574493520232478522016-03-30T19:50:27.718-05:002016-03-30T19:50:27.718-05:00So sorry, Deborah. I can only imagine how hard thi...So sorry, Deborah. I can only imagine how hard this decision was for you. {{{hugs}}}Juila in Ashevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855260005135501554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-19272889789755535882016-03-30T19:26:47.627-05:002016-03-30T19:26:47.627-05:00Such a horrible position to be in; not a one of us...Such a horrible position to be in; not a one of us could handle it any easier. I'm glad you have some offspring from her. RIP, Sadie; we're all so sorry.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-17505445317638537052016-03-30T18:07:36.053-05:002016-03-30T18:07:36.053-05:00Aw man, sending super hugs from North Carolina , t...Aw man, sending super hugs from North Carolina , too! So sorry!Emily Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451102661519375820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-82532205447406314752016-03-30T18:06:16.578-05:002016-03-30T18:06:16.578-05:00Aw man, sending super hugs from North Carolina , t...Aw man, sending super hugs from North Carolina , too! So sorry!Emily Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451102661519375820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-87295565632156565252016-03-30T18:05:52.694-05:002016-03-30T18:05:52.694-05:00Sorry for your loss, Deborah. You take such good c...Sorry for your loss, Deborah. You take such good care of the animals in your keeping. You made a tough decision, but you put a lot of thought and consideration into it. I appreciate reading about the difficult times, as well as the good times on your blog. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767604828307174133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-59985434640337580532016-03-30T17:59:01.562-05:002016-03-30T17:59:01.562-05:00I am so very, very sorry. These are horrible deci...I am so very, very sorry. These are horrible decisions to make. It was not remotely practical for you to bring her home for her life to end because of her condition and a long and very uncomfortable trip for her, but I wish it could have been possible.<br />I am so glad you have her buckling from last year to carry on her great milking lines. There is often a higher power at play for forgetfulness to advertise to sell. In this case, you can still choose to keep those that would otherwise be gone to new homes.<br />You did *not* put a dollar value on her life - quite the contrary. You have done all you could for her for her condition and have done far more than many others would have done.<br />She had four wonderful years surrounded with love and caring and was able to raise some fine families. As she slips into the next life, she will have the warmth of all that with her - I totally believe that.<br />Please know you have super hugs from the Pacific Northwest!!!Glennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566862070758075741noreply@blogger.com