tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post2424570310230911269..comments2023-05-07T02:21:01.815-07:00Comments on Velvet Willow: Tea with the QueenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-23519825414666689502013-03-15T20:49:26.070-07:002013-03-15T20:49:26.070-07:00Dear Shana - I do not know you except as an artist...Dear Shana - I do not know you except as an artist with the soul of an artist and from what you have written about your journey with Willow. Though I haven't read all of it, your story touched my heart deeply. You must know that you gave her the love she needed after all the pain, the Love (and God is Love) that restored her faith in mankind and gave her hope. Now, you must go on to restore others... restore their faith in love the way it was meant to be. Your work is a gift of God and I pray you will see more and more of His work as time goes on.<br />Best,<br />Dee DMELivwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333850779212476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-5880365272731641082013-03-14T06:36:09.447-07:002013-03-14T06:36:09.447-07:00Shana,
This is so beautiful. I am not a horse pe...Shana,<br /><br />This is so beautiful. I am not a horse person (I like them but never have owned one as you know) but anyone could see that your connection with Willow was divine. It was meant to be. You healed one another in God's perfect timing. Grieve now as your heart is shattered. But then take the lessons and go do what you are meant to do with them. You have been given such a gift. One that many people never get.<br /><br />I am both happy for you that you had this experience and so very sad for you that it ended so quickly but that too must be part of what was needed for both of you.<br /><br />Love you,<br />Kim3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-44290460664820580212013-03-13T17:45:18.655-07:002013-03-13T17:45:18.655-07:00Oh my. A coworker of mine Asked me to read your b...Oh my. A coworker of mine Asked me to read your blog as she knew how much I love horses. Yes, they do have wonderful souls and know that Willow will always be with you.Heather Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586529501594977243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-42439778080803032532013-03-13T14:48:37.269-07:002013-03-13T14:48:37.269-07:00Margie, how beautiful... thank you so much for sha...Margie, how beautiful... thank you so much for sharing that with me... and hugs to your sweet boy... xoShana Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535118206796659493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-81282948361800397912013-03-13T11:17:09.677-07:002013-03-13T11:17:09.677-07:00A thought occurred to me, and I wanted to share it...A thought occurred to me, and I wanted to share it with you. I think you wrote something in your blog about Willow healing. And you know, she did heal - in her heart. I bet she got that worried look in her eyes because she knew her mission on earth was ending, and while you had healed her heart, she was concerned about yours. And the way you wrote about the Gypsy Prince and his affection, perhaps, one of the things Willow was meant to do was to lead you to him.<br /><br />I'm glad I follow your artistry on fb, and I'm glad I read your blog. I hope you'll keep blogging. You've been blessed forever by Willow, and I'm glad to have gotten to know her and you. God bless you and your family.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983658074925731041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-42106604781032760042013-03-13T10:41:04.110-07:002013-03-13T10:41:04.110-07:00This world, the www, that we live in, is a small w...This world, the www, that we live in, is a small world after all. Last week I noted that someone from Lexington KY was attending a social media convention in San Diego that I will be attending as well, in April. Her bio said she worked at a large vet practice. I reached out to ask if this is where Willow had been cared for, and coincidentally it was. My point? You have reached and touched so many people through the telling of this story and your depth of caring. That I follow you because I am an amateur photographer, lover of photography and a digital scrapbooker yet work in an industry that unbelievably allowed me to cross paths with this vet clinic, how very strange but wonderful. I wish you peace. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106876344603527119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-22761466013715343712013-03-13T10:26:32.375-07:002013-03-13T10:26:32.375-07:00Thank you for continuing to update Shana. I can on...Thank you for continuing to update Shana. I can only imagine how painful it must be, though perhaps cathartic as well. I can't believe someone would comment that Willow is "just" a horse. My cat has, essentially, a terminal illness that's being carefully maintained through medication. Most people would say he's just a pet, but like your Willow, he's so much more than that. I'm so glad you received your sign that Willow is doing fine in the afterlife, I also believe she'll be waiting in heaven. Wendyhttp://www.dulcelifephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-9222638148512387802013-03-13T09:42:54.370-07:002013-03-13T09:42:54.370-07:00Beautiful, I have tears of sadness and tears of jo...Beautiful, I have tears of sadness and tears of joy that she came to you in that very special way...Your words are beautiful and the day you get to ride Willow again will be majestic <3 Aimee Taylorhttp://www.taylormadestudio.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-22317319975560101432013-03-13T08:57:59.797-07:002013-03-13T08:57:59.797-07:00So so so beautiful!! I am so sorry for your loss ...So so so beautiful!! I am so sorry for your loss yet you are such an inspiration! "Tea with the queen" is such a lovely analogy and I wish I could offer comfort to you. Jenihttp://www.fancyschmancyliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-50637149600311964792013-03-13T08:30:09.247-07:002013-03-13T08:30:09.247-07:00I am feeling your pain and sorrow as I cannot read...I am feeling your pain and sorrow as I cannot read this without tearing up. Thoughts, prayers and love to you, Willo and your entire family. Lisa M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-28757740119664839042013-03-13T03:13:33.070-07:002013-03-13T03:13:33.070-07:00Shana, all my love to you for the being the person...Shana, all my love to you for the being the person you are. It is my son Tim's desire to own a horse of his own...I can's afford anyplace to keep one - but all the horses he takes care of each time he goes to work, and all the kids that receive so much love from Tim and the horses he gets ready for them are like his own. Even Nicky, who has bitten him several times, he loves him to death....and Skpper who threw him some months ago and put fear into him (because tim is on a blood thinner and he could bleed internally and die from such a fall.) I could never tell Tim not to ride...he is so happy when he rides - so everytime he rides it is a risk, but also his love. Yesterday, for the first time in many months since being thrown, after telling Tim about Willow, he rode again. Do you see how far Willow's love and your love has reached? So i say again, thank you for being the person you are and i thank Willow for all the love she has given you and you have shared with us all. I know that willow was with Tim when he rode. She has become a part of all of us and i thank you for sharing her with us. Love to you Shana, and peace...one day you might meet one of Willow's foals....you never know....love and hugs, MargieMargie Llivellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-39683417532858349932013-03-13T02:03:25.084-07:002013-03-13T02:03:25.084-07:00my throat is blocked, my eyes full of tears .... s...my throat is blocked, my eyes full of tears .... so wonderfully well said and described ... reviving the past and the present; feeling the bond EVERY DAY with my late beloved horse "Dancing Fireball" I know exactly what and how you feel ... SOULMATES !Anaïshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257121152021916554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-77435963579425943662013-03-12T21:41:32.798-07:002013-03-12T21:41:32.798-07:00I've only had time to read your last few posts...I've only had time to read your last few posts because I just happened upon this story, so I apologize if my comment is out of context (or if my words are misspelled because I can't see the keyboard through my tears). I just have to say that I think it did end the way it was supposed to even though it's not how you planned it to be. Through you and *because* of you, Willow experienced unconditional love and kindness. Your time together was short, but she had waited her whole life for you and she soaked in every second she had with you. And even though you weren't physically with her in her very last moments, she knew your love and she was happier than she had ever been in her life.<br /><br />And you can be sure she's waiting for you up there . . .<br /><br />Prayers for peace that surpasses our understanding.<br />MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-87825254388251678622013-03-12T19:59:42.809-07:002013-03-12T19:59:42.809-07:00Like so many others, I read your words and my eyes...Like so many others, I read your words and my eyes well with tears and they don't stop. I am a animal person, a horse person. I have a mare that wasn't taken care of so well by her previous owners. To this day it still breaks my heart. I got her for my daughter, who when she was only 18 months old showed me that horses are gentle giants. She was never afraid of them, and I feared them terribly. She always seemed to have a special connection with all horses. My fears subsided through the years, and now her horse, is also mine. She is not "just" an animal, I mean she falls asleep on me when I groom and bath her like a baby would. I feel she sees things in me that others can't. And she trusts me. I think that sometimes our paths meet up with the ones who are meant help us in unexpected ways.<br /> <br />My hobby is photography, which is how I came to follow you, and ultimately follow Willow. My day job however, is a pediatric ICU nurse. I've seen miracles, and I've seen tragedy, but everytime I've learned soemthing new about myself. Thank you for sharing your moments with us, I have learned a little something about myself through your journey. I think Willow's love for you was undeniable. She trusted you, and I know she knew your love for her. Through you, her legacy will live on. Thank you again! <br />With my deepest sympathy,<br />--Misty--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-60296421747803545282013-03-12T19:49:58.216-07:002013-03-12T19:49:58.216-07:00Thank you for that beautiful update. Those that ha...Thank you for that beautiful update. Those that have never loved or felt the love from an animal have missed a bond like no other. I have lost a collie (14 yrs) and two rescued cats (21 yrs & 16 yrs) and my heart completely broke each time. They become so much a part of your being. It has been 18 months since I put my last cat to sleep. My husband and I have been wanting to rescue two kittens when the time is right. Both of my cats strayed into my life as kittens and I kind of wish the next one would too.<br /><br />The story of you and Willow is a wonderful love story I will never forget. Please continue to blog whether on this one or a new one. You are a breath of fresh air to all. cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889729825710149502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-43367595021006663652013-03-12T19:20:28.664-07:002013-03-12T19:20:28.664-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sharon Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14406933999465611428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-51160531228108966212013-03-12T19:02:59.382-07:002013-03-12T19:02:59.382-07:00I just found your blog today and felt I had to com...I just found your blog today and felt I had to comment. I had to put one of my horses down last week as well and it was the hardest decision I've ever had to make, it broke my heart. I'm so sorry it had to happen to you too, Willow sounds like such a lovely mare. Hugs.TBAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791705770758173580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-17261959432601215502013-03-12T18:19:45.106-07:002013-03-12T18:19:45.106-07:00I really find it so disheartening that people say ...I really find it so disheartening that people say things to you that are unkind. Surely it is obvious that to you, Willow was so much more than a horse. Why do they care? You two shared something that was so beautiful and you so kindly you shared it with all of us. Having followed your blogs since before Sophie, I know that is how you are, kind, caring and giving. <br /><br />Shana, your poor heart, I am so sorry. This story hasn't ended here, this is an interlude and one day it will continue. dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-70037283715855793332013-03-12T17:56:02.535-07:002013-03-12T17:56:02.535-07:00I am so glad to hear from you today. I have been ...I am so glad to hear from you today. I have been thinking of you so much and feel so so so sad for you that this happened. I see that I am among the many. I will be waiting to learn of the miracle ( : Love, DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-84748785714753922132013-03-12T15:53:40.965-07:002013-03-12T15:53:40.965-07:00Shana I can not help but think how Willow must of ...Shana I can not help but think how Willow must of felt getting all that love and attention around you got her. I once saw a story on an abused dog, and the love that the owner gave him and then he too past away after a short time, but he was happy, well fed and wagging his tail. I am saddened by the loss of Willow but I can only imagine how she felt with all yours and Michael's love. God bless for being able to take her in and loving and caring for her, you are very special people and I am such a firm believer in signs, like after my son passed away there were signs for me, I know Willow will sent you a sign. Watch for it and hold onto it very tight. Thinking of you and your pain EmilyForever in my hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927388234342627818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-78794047372704882362013-03-12T15:06:19.001-07:002013-03-12T15:06:19.001-07:00You are a true gift to this world, Shana. This ent...You are a true gift to this world, Shana. This entire story is utterly heart breaking. I just know you are on your path and your great gift of pure beauty, love and compassion will light the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-7105706688902550862013-03-12T15:05:35.466-07:002013-03-12T15:05:35.466-07:00My family is starting to wonder what's wrong w...My family is starting to wonder what's wrong with me lately when I get off the computer with red eyes...so, another one of those teary days after reading your latest blog today.<br />I am so glad you gave an update to let us know how things are going and how you are doing.<br />I do agree on how your time with Willow was short - but it was time well spent.<br />I hope you one day rescue another horse in need of a loving, forever home. I think Willow would want you to. And planting a Willow tree would be a beautiful tribute.<br />As your blog brought a community of caring pet lovers together - I look forward to the day you continue with your blog :)<br />Take care Shana and family...<br />Barb Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-65186571100062593892013-03-12T15:00:54.693-07:002013-03-12T15:00:54.693-07:00I am so glad to see your update as I have been thi...I am so glad to see your update as I have been thinking about you and this sad time. It sounds like you have a wonderful support group around you - I'm glad. You will learn to love another horse again. It may not be the same as your love for Willow, but I think Willow would want that for you. She sent a powerful message to you and it has somehow been passed on to so many of us who have followed your story. <br />It seems like there is always the few who write comments like "she was just a horse" or other hurtful things and why is it we remember that one poster over the thousands of loving and compassionate posts? I don't know the answer but if you haven't already, learn to delete and move on. There are more kind and gentle souls than there are hurtful ones - just move around them and hold your head up high just like your queen.<br />Pam in AZPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-59008840871585016722013-03-12T14:53:42.733-07:002013-03-12T14:53:42.733-07:00I agree with the therapy and everything else you s...I agree with the therapy and everything else you said here!Barb Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384484155703297051.post-39844601553923972832013-03-12T14:53:30.765-07:002013-03-12T14:53:30.765-07:00A great idea! You could have a special plaque made...A great idea! You could have a special plaque made with her name and itching of her attached under the tree. I did for my Maggie!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564092857861735150noreply@blogger.com