Laura of Cal.
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Linda-Pretty Pony Pastures" <linda@...> wrote:
>
> >> Me, too! How are you doing, Linda?
>
> Thanks for asking, Molly. I was just getting ready to send something out to
> the list.
>
> First, I want to thank everyone who e-mailed me privately or sent cards.
> That meant a lot, especially the words of encouragement from those who have
> experienced a loss like this.
>
> I'm trying to keep a regular schedule with the horses - they were very
> out-of-sorts the week of the funeral. I had a number of friends doing the
> feeding, but, the regularity of the schedule, plus the new faces really
> upset them. By Saturday, the day of the funeral, they were very much on
> edge. It took almost a week before they settled back to their old, calm
> selves.
>
> I am feeling like I'm drowning in the paperwork. And we don't have much, but
> it seems like every day I find another place that I need to call.
>
> The most frequently asked question has been about our therapeutic riding
> program and whether or not I can continue it. The short answer is "yes" I
> plan to continue the program. At this time I need the horses and the sense
> of satisfaction that the program gives. I have a volunteer who is also a
> special ed teacher and has taken the NARHA course. She has offered to do
> whatever she can to assist. The core volunteers have stepped up to help with
> the manure management. Even some Chamber members are coming out to help.
> This small, community atmosphere is remarkable and I am so grateful to those
> who are coming out to help. Two agencies have promised me high school kids
> once the weather warms up.
>
> Emotionally it's been a roller coaster ride. I'm confident it will level out
> at some point...not sure when.
>
> Thanks again for the support,
> Linda W - southeast Michigan
> Pretty Pony Pastures www.prettyponypastures.org
>
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>
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>
> "When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt." (Henry Kaiser 1882 -
> 1967)
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this email.
>
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