tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post1308523011039422710..comments2015-10-11T20:27:27.218-06:00Comments on The Far Rider Journal: The Fragile CircleFar_Riderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916790745343253362noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-218767763821668492015-01-15T21:32:02.378-07:002015-01-15T21:32:02.378-07:00I read this with heartfelt sorrow and respect for ...I read this with heartfelt sorrow and respect for the man you are and the courage you have to always do what is right, just and respectful, no matter how difficult<br /><br />The "fragile circle" is a metaphor that illuminates the connectedness of all life on earth but especially the completeness of the relationships that humans choose to share with their animal partners. These relationships define us, support us, and feed our souls. Thereby making us the persons we are. We seek them out even though they often make our lives more difficult and painful. <br /><br />The difficulty comes with the shorter lifespans of our companions and their frailties. We accept this and deal with the fragility over and over because we can't face a life without these relationships. Each relationship is special in its own way. Even so, our new partners in life never completely fill the void old partners leave behind. We hang on to them dearly so as not to loose that piece of us that gets torn away with their leaving. Those wounds heal slowly if painfully. I feel your pain. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-28238944627806117402011-02-26T12:58:50.844-07:002011-02-26T12:58:50.844-07:00Our critters become such a part of our lives that ...Our critters become such a part of our lives that it is so tough to lose them. Remember all the good times you shared makes it somewhat easier to deal with. akravenakravennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-43861178849792435972011-02-22T17:17:14.204-07:002011-02-22T17:17:14.204-07:00I am very sorry for your loss. I have no doubt tha...I am very sorry for your loss. I have no doubt that you and Stormy will meet up again one day. <br /><br />your friend,<br />JodieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-72285879582066317012011-02-16T18:47:07.700-07:002011-02-16T18:47:07.700-07:00James,
Please accept,
My heart and sympathy along ...James,<br />Please accept,<br />My heart and sympathy along with my prayers for your grief and sacrifice, The love for our precious creature companions are never equal to anything else. Horses, Dogs and all 4 legged loved ones, love us unconditionally and help us in ways people could never even begin to try.<br />Your companions were loved by you and they new it. To put them down and ease their suffering was the most humane and caring thing you had to do.<br />I understand fully the hypocritical feeling of asking for God’s help when you feel He has more important things to worry about than your “selfish needs”. I don't have the answer, but I do know GOD made you and me, and he made your four legged friends, and needed you to be his instrument to help them come back to him.<br />With love and healing,<br />Semper Fi<br />Paul FisherUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817250563427098119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-76548412716234975972011-02-11T12:28:36.391-07:002011-02-11T12:28:36.391-07:00Dear James,
Thank you for sharing your story, on ...Dear James,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story, on what is such a difficult day. I feel deeply for your loss. In the last 18 months our family has lost it's two alpha pets, one Chow, one Tabby. Both led full happy lives, but it is never easy. Hopefully some time soon we will meet. Troy speaks of you often. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15579830678436257558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-30189459013064531382011-02-10T16:00:23.806-07:002011-02-10T16:00:23.806-07:00Jo and I have just finishing tending to the detail...Jo and I have just finishing tending to the details of my dad's death and are selling his house. We share your sorrow over losing so faithful a companion of so many years. Most people don't, can't understand. We miss spending time with Lisa and you and hope we can get together sometime soon. There is lots to discuss about our place in the future of this land and how best to accomplish all we can. All the way! Big John = Florence, AZ Terr. USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-30889965193847282432011-02-10T08:42:36.237-07:002011-02-10T08:42:36.237-07:00Typed words even those typed through hot watering ...Typed words even those typed through hot watering eyes seem pretty weak in situations like this but my heart felt sorrow for you loss James. I thank God that I've never had to put a horse down God would probably frown but if I had to choose between most horses and most men in matters of death the men would come out second. <br /><br />Bill StansburyBill Stansburynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2145132883366011382.post-78609651325170921962011-02-09T12:12:02.421-07:002011-02-09T12:12:02.421-07:00What can I say??? Your story brought tears to my ...What can I say??? Your story brought tears to my eyes as I recall putting Blakie down at the end of my Long ride. Only those who have gone through putting their own horse down can feel the reality of your story. It's good to have you back....writing, again. Your friend....<br />Col Rocky Woolman <br />US Army, RetiredRocky Woolmannoreply@blogger.com