tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post116118554138421590..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Daily Farm Photo 10/18/06: My Little Girl Is Growing UpFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1163948967824030042006-11-19T09:09:00.000-06:002006-11-19T09:09:00.000-06:00One of the visitors to by blog, Britt-Arnhild's Ho...One of the visitors to by blog, Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods, sent me over here to look at one of your heart images, after reading my "heartprints"-post:<BR/>http://brittarnhildshouseinthewoods.typepad.com/brittarnhilds_house_in_th/2006/11/heartprints.html<BR/>I love your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161602596120995532006-10-23T06:23:00.000-05:002006-10-23T06:23:00.000-05:00"But what I can promise you is that I will always ..."But what I can promise you is that I will always love you with all of my heart." Keep rubbing that stone.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535826398347449121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161379519041999332006-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:002006-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:00That brought tears to my eyes...I have been there ...That brought tears to my eyes...I have been there done that and boy time sure does fly...we must remember to be in our moments when they happen because yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come...now is all we have (and our memories)Trishymousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448388630980259659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161307685375023982006-10-19T20:28:00.000-05:002006-10-19T20:28:00.000-05:00btw, if you need something tosnuggle, i've got thi...btw, if you need something tosnuggle, i've got this kitten... <I>grin</I>kitchenmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992982861785057694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161307616356798192006-10-19T20:26:00.000-05:002006-10-19T20:26:00.000-05:00Your pain is the breaking of the shell that enclos...<I> Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.<BR/><BR/>Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain.<BR/><BR/>And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy;<BR/><BR/>And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields. </I><BR/><BR/> from <A HREF="http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mideast/propht.htm#Pain" REL="nofollow">The Prophet</A> by Kahlil Gibrankitchenmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992982861785057694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161293248315512752006-10-19T16:27:00.000-05:002006-10-19T16:27:00.000-05:00Aww, little Cary is growing up! Jeez, that makes m...Aww, little Cary is growing up! Jeez, that makes me sad. I know it's a good thing, but it hurts nonetheless. Just remember, you'll have a bond with her forever. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161283057159948112006-10-19T13:37:00.000-05:002006-10-19T13:37:00.000-05:00amWell now you've gone and done it again....made m...amWell now you've gone and done it again....made me tear up! Isn't it sad that the only thing we can count on is change....I know people say "that's as it should be" but that doesn't make it any less heartbreaking.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12521619918993972319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161278802481026082006-10-19T12:26:00.000-05:002006-10-19T12:26:00.000-05:00*sniff*Too much.*sniff**sniff*<BR/>Too much.<BR/>*sniff*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161266240019030912006-10-19T08:57:00.000-05:002006-10-19T08:57:00.000-05:00I love Cary stories. I knew this day would come (...I love Cary stories. I knew this day would come (and in fact I've been waiting for it). Still makes me sad. You are so very pragmatic about it though.Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734210914886687068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161265260310255702006-10-19T08:41:00.000-05:002006-10-19T08:41:00.000-05:00Awww, sweet Cary!I want my own heart-shaped rock t...Awww, sweet Cary!<BR/><BR/>I want my own heart-shaped rock too!Maya Papayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652515566207434626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161262454304663812006-10-19T07:54:00.000-05:002006-10-19T07:54:00.000-05:00You have such a kind heart! I feel your sadness b...You have such a kind heart! I feel your sadness but at the same time it's so good to know Cary is becoming part of the herd. It's all so amazing, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161250696595418452006-10-19T04:38:00.000-05:002006-10-19T04:38:00.000-05:00That is so beautiful, I feel a tear coming to my e...That is so beautiful, I feel a tear coming to my eye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161236277729541182006-10-19T00:37:00.000-05:002006-10-19T00:37:00.000-05:00Sometimes it soothes the soul to find that one spe...Sometimes it soothes the soul to find that one special sign that tells us things are as they should be and all is right in our own little corner of the world.<BR/>P.S. Have you ever read the children's book OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS AT MAPLE HILL FARM?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161232827150441662006-10-18T23:40:00.000-05:002006-10-18T23:40:00.000-05:00That is so sweet. It gave me goose bumps.That is so sweet. It gave me goose bumps.Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671606411582246856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161225056410305252006-10-18T21:30:00.000-05:002006-10-18T21:30:00.000-05:00Ah - Bless you both - Cary doing what God designed...Ah - Bless you both - Cary doing what God designed her to do - be a lamb and you doing what you were designed to do - be a joy to so many readers! Having animals is a cool responsibility - we lost a young doe goat last week to a predator and amazed at how we miss seeing little Glory running across the front pastures with the other young goatkin. Hey Cary - live it up - you've got that human wrapped around your lanolin rich little ears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161221066449641122006-10-18T20:24:00.000-05:002006-10-18T20:24:00.000-05:00What a magical moment. It's so sad that Cary has ...What a magical moment. It's so sad that Cary has to grow up, but it's wonderful that she has found her flock, and presumably they have welcomed her with open arms. Thanks for sharing!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845161108564175844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161217881935848222006-10-18T19:31:00.000-05:002006-10-18T19:31:00.000-05:00Proving once again that Nature is wiser than us.TH...Proving once again that Nature is wiser than us.<BR/><BR/>THANX SBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161214840944659882006-10-18T18:40:00.000-05:002006-10-18T18:40:00.000-05:00dittos, dittos, dittos, dittos.Annedittos, dittos, dittos, dittos.<BR/>AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538805235675189485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161214583404881912006-10-18T18:36:00.000-05:002006-10-18T18:36:00.000-05:00I have tears in my eyes! It's like how I felt abo...I have tears in my eyes! It's like how I felt about my sons when they finally grew up and moved away. They weren't rejecting me, but making a new life for themselves. Every mother goes through this. It doesn't matter if your baby is a lambie or not.vlb5757https://www.blogger.com/profile/05444876262831798051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161211573221739062006-10-18T17:46:00.000-05:002006-10-18T17:46:00.000-05:00Aww. All our kids must grow up eventually. But I a...Aww. All our kids must grow up eventually. But I am finding out that they all eventually end up coming back home too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161209340908421392006-10-18T17:09:00.000-05:002006-10-18T17:09:00.000-05:00Tears all around.Susan, You did a wonderful thing...Tears all around.<BR/><BR/>Susan, You did a wonderful thing when you decided to become a mom to a lamb. I think you both were very lucky. Thanks so much for sharing your story.The Yellow Dog Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14438692171243818117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161201287970636962006-10-18T14:54:00.001-05:002006-10-18T14:54:00.001-05:00Yup, you made me cry. I'm a sucker for animal sto...Yup, you made me cry. I'm a sucker for animal stories. It's sad to see Cary growing up but also amazing and wonderful. I don't have children but I imagine it's how every parent feels--sadness and happiness all in one. I love Cary and I only get to read about him. <BR/>JaneImpossible Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637121818066780108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161201252047886752006-10-18T14:54:00.000-05:002006-10-18T14:54:00.000-05:00Once a Lamb Daughter, always a Lamb Daughter ...Once a Lamb Daughter, always a Lamb Daughter ...Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161197783773327112006-10-18T13:56:00.000-05:002006-10-18T13:56:00.000-05:00What a great story. I also grew up on a farm. We h...What a great story. I also grew up on a farm. We had sheep cats, dogs peacock and chickens galore. You tug at the heartstrings alright. Keep up the great stories..by the way I added your blog to my list. So I can enjoy more of these wonderful stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1161196845604193642006-10-18T13:40:00.001-05:002006-10-18T13:40:00.001-05:00Oh Susan, I hate you sometimes. I'm now sat here w...Oh Susan, I hate you sometimes. I'm now sat here with tears on my chin. <BR/><BR/>I have a heart shaped rock here on my desk, picked up from our beach on the morning we heard of that terrible shooting at an Amish schoolhouse. Ironically it has a hole straight through the middle and I thought of the many hearts broken that day. <BR/><BR/>Glad to see Cary is more well adjusted than me! She may yet be back at that screen door when the weather turns! XXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com