Ann, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Thank you so much for responding to me so quickly. I read your e-mail first thing Saturday morning and it definitely helped me. I had to drive over to Glenwood Springs for Andy’s track meet, so it really gave me something to think about while driving. I am still very sad about, “Buddy” the baby lamb. But what you had to say makes sense and I have to just accept the fact that he is no longer here. Friday afternoon I asked him to give me some sort of “sign” that he was still with me or if he was in touch with me. A few minutes later (I was in the car at the drive up at the bank) I could smell him next to me. Then a few hours later, I was cleaning rabbit stalls and there was his “scent” again. I haven’t had any other contact since then. I may never know why or understand why he said he was a burden to me and that I would understand later. I guess it will be interesting to know down the road why I became so attached to him in 17 short days. It’s bizarre – a very, very strong and close attachment. Like you said, you understand as you went through something similar with your colt (which I am very sorry to hear about – that was a very sad story). I will keep you posted on what transpires. Thanks again for everything, Joan. You are truly one of the most genuine, and most kind person that I know.

-Ann, Steamboat Springs, Colorado