It has taken me a few days to come to terms with this, I knew it was coming but it is never easy saying goodbye. On Saturday morning Slim galloped off into the here after with his companion Clancy and myself by his side. Slim was not a terribly old fella we guesstimated apx 19 however he was diagnosed about 5 years ago with a severe heart condition. My vet told me one day his heart will just give out and he will not know what hit him. And true to his word Slim never saw it coming he was running and playing with Clancy and dropped in his tracks and never got back up. Clancy never left Slim's side standing over his best friends body until it was time to say goodbye. 
Slim was Kora's (my daughters) horse so breaking the news to her that her dear friendwas gone was very difficult for me to do, but I knew she would want to know. She came rushing home (she lives about 1 1/2 hours away) and was able to say goodbye before Slim was removed. A sad day for all
Slim and Clancy have been together for 10 years and where inseparable I got them within days of one another and the bond they formed was nothing short of amazing. If they where out of sight of one another for a second they would start calling out and then panic would set it. So I never separated them, Clancy is taking this loss extremely hard. My dear neighbor has brought over a beautiful gal named Daphene to keep Clancy company for a bit and so far she seems to have lifted his spirits but you can tell Clancy is always watching for Slim to come around the corner.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Clancy I have some hard decisions to make and right now I'm not ready to even think of the next move. My heart is still scattered in tiny pieces and I need some time to put it back together.
Slim was such a funny fella and taught me a lot about myself, he was my daughters first love and a wonderful friend to Clancy he will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Love you Slimie
Goodbye my dear Friend may you run free with the wind beneath your wings to carry you home.
21 comments:
Oh I am so sorry to hear this news...we also have horses and they are truly special members of the family. My hugs and prayers to you and your family. xo
Hello Deborah, Oh I am so sorry to read your post. Animals are so special, I don't know too much about horses, but they look so lovely. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Hugs, Terri
I'm so sorry to read about your horse. what beautiful photos you have posted of the two of them.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful companion. The pictures and post are so touching you had me in tears. Huge Hugs!
My heart goes out to you and your daughter.
I am sooo sorry for your loss. Poor Slim. And most of all poor Clancey. He doesn't understand where his buddy went. Sending healing hugs!
Charlene
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your horse. The story of the two is quite touching. I am sure it was almost like losing a member of your family. We become so close to our pets and they become a special part of or our lives. The photos are beautiful. Hugs to you and your daughter.
Jackie
Oh so deeply sorry for the loss. Perhaps because animals ask for nothing but love and food we become so devoted to them. It is a loss that runs deep and takes time to heal.
Hugs & Prayers
Deborah -
My heart goes out to all of you with this sad loss. Pleae know that I am thinking of you.
Elaine Allen
I am sad for you . Animals really sneak into our hearts and nestle there.
Take care.
Oh Deb, I'm so sorry about Slim - you and Kora must be devastated. I am glad he and Clancy have had ten wonderful years together in such a loving home. Poor Clancy must be wondering where his dear friend has gone. :o( If you want to chat, give me a call anytime. (((Hugs))) to all of you.
Brenda xo
So sorry for your loss,beautiful horses,I'm so sad for Clancy,how he will miss his pal
oh wow deb, my heart is breaking. i owned horses and know how spiritual and magnificant they are to love. i will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. god bless you all.
I'm so sad after reading this, and my heart goes out to your and your friend Slim. He will live on in spirit.
I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your lovely horse - my heart goes out to you.
xxx Hazel.
I´m sorry to read this.
Why does God give us a heart because it hurts so badly when it breaks. Oh, Deborah, I'm so very sorry to hear that Slim has gone over the rainbow bridge. Take comfort in your sweet, loving memories of him. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much love your way, Terri xoxo
Oh Deb, so, so sorry to hear of your sad loss. My heart is breaking for both you and your daughter, well and for Clancy too. I have never been much into horses but my daughter is and has her own horse, I know how she would take something like that,so my heart and prayers go out to you!!
Sorry to hear that your horse died. What a huge loss. I hope you can mourn together with Clancy, and hopefully after a while, you will be ready to give Clancy a new friend...
Oh Deb, I am soooo sorry. Such heart wrenching news to hear. I so loved visiting those two beautiful boys and so did my two teens. He will be dearly missed by all and forever in our hearts. xoxoxox
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved horse Slim. It is a very hard time to lose a much loved pet. I hope that you are coming to terms with your loss and that Clancy is doing well and getting on with Daphne. Take care.
Hugs
Hillary
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