April 6, 1988 - May 18,
2008 |
Yesterday I laid to rest
my beautiful boy after sixteen incredible years together. I grew up with
Charlie, my first horse, getting him when I was just ten years old. We had
the most incredible bond I have ever had with an animal.
After years of horse shows and trail rides at a barn, I moved
him to a beautiful pasture nestled against the Rocky mountains. Every weekend
I would visit him. He was always so happy to see me and eat his carrots.
Sunday, when I arrived, he was very far out in the pasture and
I saw him pawing the ground. He laid down and as I ran out to him, he turned
his head and whinnied two times so loud. I knew he was so relieved to see
me and somehow I just knew his colic was very bad. When the vet arrived and
did some tests, he told me he needed emergency surgery. I immediately burst
into tears because I knew this was the end for us. I never wanted Charlie
to die alone, in a barn, or wrapped in bandages. I went to make a phone call
and as I walked back towards him, he whinnied at me again. I knew he loved
me so much and just wanted me with him. The sky was so blue and the warm
air was gently blowing as I held him until his last breath. I laid down next
to him and cried as I stroked his beautiful grey coat. I kissed his dark
grey muzzle as I always did to say goodbye.
Today, I went back to the
ranch to see where he had been buried. The only sound was the wind rustling
through the trees and birds chirping. He was buried by a large tree with
views of mountains in the distance. As I drove away, I saw two hawks soaring
above the pasture and I knew my baby was safe in Heaven.
I will always love you
Charlie!!!
Love,
Your mommy, Julie
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Charlie 
