SheriM - Too Stubborn to Stop Dreamin' - SURPRISE!!!

[MorelCabin]

Our only goat we ever owned...and my we loved her! Her name was Daisy...and she died at about 8 months too. It was sad, and the kids were so upset! I'm feeling for you, baby goats are the best! I like them better than dogs:>)

 

[Dace]

Awww...he was a handsome guy.

I am sorry for your loss. I know it doesn't help but everyone is right about it being natures way.

 

[SheriM]

Thanks, everybody. I do know it's nature's way and it's probably also God's way of keeping me from having to constantly nurse a weak animal. Like I said, stuff like this tends to make me over-think things. Normally, thinking about the additions and improvements I want to make around here is what keeps me going...that sense of moving forward and accomplishing something, but at times like this, I start to worry about all the stuff that needs to be done and get a little overwhelmed at the thought of having to do it all by myself. DH can help with some of the physical stuff, but the responsibility for making things happen, all the organizing, planning, etc. is all on my shoulders. I need to take a step back and remind myself that it doesn't all have to happen at once. It's like that old expression about eating an elephant. It CAN be done, one bite at a time.

 

[justusnak]

Oh Sherri, I am so very sorry. He was a beautifull baby. Its hard to lose any animal..but bottle babies are even tougher to lose.

 

[PamsPride]

Don't give up hope!! Yes, do keep planning and moving forward! It will all work out!

 

[lorihadams]

Sorry honey, he was adorable!

 

[SheriM]

From my family to yours...

 

[miss_thenorth]

Merry Christmas!

 

[SheriM]

The ongoing saga of my dog problems had an encouraging development today. We are dog-sitting for some neighbors who are away, so their two dogs are in the run right outside our back door. I have to put out hot water for them twice a day, so that was the first task when DH and I went out to do chores this morning. I didn't pay too much attention to what was going on around the outside of the kennel, but when I stepped out I did a double take. There were THREE big dogs milling about. It took me a second to realize the third one was Ellie, the female who caused all the problems earlier. The significance dawned on me right away. She didn't take off!!! Now, admittedly, there were two strange dogs to keep her attention, but still...

She walked calmly at my side all the way to the barn yard and stood at the gate waiting to be let back in. She knew where she belonged and was happy to go back there. This was also very encouraging.

Oh, and the whole time, Fynn was bouncing around with everybody, but he was definitely nervous when Smiley and/or Ellie came near him. For the past week or so, things have been back to normal around here, as Smiley slowly regained my trust and I'd quit worrying about the two boys being together. I did watch Smiley and Ellie extremely closely while she was loose, but Smiley was totally fine with everything. Fynn took off playing with Harry and didn't try to interact with the other big dogs, which is exactly what I want.

So now I'm able to entertain the idea of keeping Ellie after her pups are born. I will still neuter Smiley, that is not up for debate, but I had thought I would have to get rid of Ellie if she wouldn't stay home when she got out of her pen. She'll probably still take off if she's in heat, though, so I might spay her after this litter is weaned. I'm going to give her some opportunities to show me if she will stay around when not in heat and if so, then I'll most likely spay her and keep her. I really do love her so I hope it all works out.

 

[Dace]

Well that is good news! I hope it all works out for you to keep her. It is so hard when you get attached and then have trouble making things work!