Wednesday, May 29, 2013

With Great Sadness...

My dear Blossom has left the Art Farm.

2009 2 weeks old
2010 1 year


 The last photo a few days ago...after her annual shear
 Blossom and blossoms   spring 2013
that wonderful wool!
Free range friends
                                                                 Goodbye Friend
                                                                May you rest well <3 friend.="" my="" p="" sweet="">
Friends, with a great sadness I regret to inform you that Blossom has died. For all of you who have gotten to know me via my sheep, I trust that you know what a gaping hole she has left on the farm.
 She got kicked by her best friend, Magic, the white horse. She followed her everywhere, no fences needed, the pair roamed freely like elegant lawn decor.She never failed to make me smile, seeing her walk by my window, giving me friendly bleat as I rapped on the window or called out to her.Whenever I went out to feed she'd be there. When a car drove up to the house, she'd be there too. She was not your ordinary sheep. She was the incredible Lamb-dog we all (including husband) grew to love as much as I did.
 
Blossom was one in a million. A dream come true - a pet lamb! Although I could never replace her, I am heading to the lamb shed to see who else needs a mom.  I need it as much as they do. I've picked out a sweet little girl named Remy who I had planned to bring home as a companion for Blossom. Remy has that unusual air about her. All lamb with something else mixed in. A trusting friend. More on her soon.

Blossom is buried with our family pets around the box elder memory tree. We had to get a cowboy to come over with a big back hoe and dig a hole. I'm quite certain he was confused.

You may wonder, why a sheep? why so dramatic? Well, all i can tell you is that friends come in all shapes, color and fur.  A bond is a bond and love knows no boundaries.

 "The heart knows a hundred thousand ways to speak -Rumi
xoxo


9 comments:

Ariane Reichardt said...

Dear Stephanie,
I am so heartfelt sorry for your loss.
I remember Blossom... came at your birthday... like a wooly love.
Poor Magic... not easy to be an enforcer of destiny.

All the best and much of love to you, Dear, and your lovely family.
xo Ariane.

Unknown said...

Thank you Ariane. I am still in shock. Magic doesn't even notice :(
And she's so old...nearly 30! \xo

renilde said...

she was your friend, no doubt about that, your photos and words tell me so, sorry for your loss dear Stephanie,big hug, xx

Kristen Donegan said...

Oh I can tell by the photos what a special soul she was! big hug to you

Patrice A. said...

sweet you!
i acn feel your loss
and remember Blossom
so well
we don't have sheep around here
but everytime i see one
i think of you

love to you all
and a big hug

xo

Unknown said...

Thank you sweet. Friends!!

Katherine Dunn/Apifera Farm said...

I know all about losing beloved sheep- I'm so sorry for your deep loss. She did indeed sound like a special one. Out of my flock - I love them all- but some allow a different type of daily relationship and communing. Your blog is lovely, as is your art. I know Blossom is resting while worms feed and in spring her face will be in those flowers. xo from Apifera.

Unknown said...

Katherine,
thank you
xo

objects of whimsy said...

oh how sad lovely Blossom girl. Im very sad to hear that she is gone. Thank goodness that you have your blog full of lovely Blossomy stories to remember her by.
A new little love has come into your life Remy I wish you and your family new happy moments.
Big hugs
Helen x

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