It's been both a good and hard past few days around here.
On Saturday my little dog Sadie went to doggie heaven. We were all hoping she would just go in her sleep, but she was a fighter and wouldn't let go. After 2 sleepless days on her part I took her to the vet and had her put to sleep. This was one of the hardest things I do believe I've ever had to do in my life up to this point. I was crying in the office... sniffling and choking back the sobs. At least until I got back to the Yukon. As hard as it was to do, it was the right thing to do. So everyone here has been some what subdued, and as hard as it is to admit... just a little be relieved. She fought so hard in the short time that we knew what we were dealing with. I told my Great Aunt and Uncle yesterday when I was summed over to set of their new computer the rest of the way. AL cried a little and in true UL fashion said "Well she was looking pretty bad. and Well what did you do, dig a hole and put her in it?!" Yes that hurt... but that's just how he is... There are so many things I would like to say in return... snotty and snitty things, but I'm trying to take the high road. :) And I would only say them because it hurts. But trying to hurt him back won't do any good, it will just keep the cycle of hurt going on and on.
OK on the the LIFE ... it looks as if we are ending the year with a BULL calf. Newton (in honor of the NEW Year) was born the same day Sadie passed on. It's rather a miracle he's alive. I couldn't find him for 12 hours! thankfully I found him that night in a whole other pasture than where he was born! Poor little guy, who is NOT so little was cold and hungry. And wouldn't have made it the night. It was going to be a cold one.
Other farm news... all the baby heifers are doing well. Cows are doing as well as can be... Everyday milk pick up day is a test of faith too "Love thy neighbor". When I think of what it should be and what it is... NOT GOING TO GO THERE!!! :) Chores seem to be taking the better part of the day these days. Everything is so much more difficult in the winter than other times of the year.
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