Reminiscing: happy memories and sad thoughts

[SuiteDisney]

I've been using my scanner for the last couple of hours, scanning photos of competing on my favorite horse, Shadow. He was my best friend during a tough time and I have so many happy memories. He was more of a pet than anything. I still remember the day so clearly, the nervousness and excitement. I remember how worried I was that I would forget something. I remember how shocked I was when I was packing up at the end of the day when a friend came running down to tell me that I had won a ribbon. I hadn't even checked, just assuming that I wouldn't be close and happy for the experience.

But, alas, this all happened in 1980. It's more than likely that my dear friend is gone from this Earth. I never could have afforded to keep him forever, but I spent the years imagining that he was living a happy life with whomever came after me. But too many years have flown by to keep pretending any more.

So I'm sitting here, smiling one moment and sobbing the next.

 

[Wagamama]

don't cry!

 

[Pop Daddy]

life is sad

 

[kejoda]

A beautiful horse Laura. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Serena]

{{{hugs}}}

 

[browneyes]

Sis, want to cry on my shoulder? {{hugs}}

 

[Bunchkin]

Don't be too sad.

That is a wonderful looking horse. Great muscle tone.

 

[SnowAngel]

Life can be bitterweet can't it. At least you got to have the time with him and got to experience.

{{{hugs}}}

 

[Pop Daddy]

hope your feeling better this morning, Laura

 

[CathyCanada]

Glad that you have those happy memories in your heart even if you don't have Shadow. He was a beauty!!
Hugs!
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[dianeschlicht]

So sorry.
Great pictures! I love dapple greys!