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A gift from my vets....
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:37 pm
by fergusnc
It came with a card signed by everyone, but I found out later that one of the vet techs made it for me. Painted it to match my barn. And said it was so "Fergus' heart would always be with us". When I texted my vet to thank her, and she told me those added details, it was so bittersweet. People can be so kind.
I plan to hang it on his stall front. There is a high likelihood that stall will never be used again...I haven't been in it since he's left...it will always be his "birthing stall"....we built a gigantic one just for him when we reconfigured the barn. For now, it's back to being a squirrel nursery, as Fergus' roommate has come back to have her spring litter. If anyone else ever moves in, name plates can be added, but the heart will always remain.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:46 pm
by Kelo
Oh, that is so sweet. A wonderful memorial to Fergus.
People are kind. We all understand your grief, and your love. Hugs.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:33 am
by KathyK
What a lovely thing for the vet tech to do.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:17 am
by PaulaO
What a lovely, thoughtful gift.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:09 am
by Flight
Very nice.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:15 pm
by blob
hugs to you. what a lovely gift
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:22 pm
by Hayburner
What a lovely gesture! They thought highly of you and Fergus.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 2:11 pm
by LeoApp
That is so kind and thoughtful of them. I am sure you were hysterically crying once again with that gift. It's ok. He was worth the tears.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:03 pm
by fergusnc
Thanks everyone, for letting me share.
Hayburner wrote:What a lovely gesture! They thought highly of you and Fergus.
Hayburner, Ferg was definitely a favorite. Actually, pretty much anyone who spent any time with him fell for him. Just a cool, cool guy. And he knew it, which actually added to the coolness.
LeoApp wrote:That is so kind and thoughtful of them. I am sure you were hysterically crying once again with that gift. It's ok. He was worth the tears.
Leo, actually not at all. Just a smile. Until I was able to hang it on his stall front this past Sunday evening. I had a good bawl during and after that job. And then the next morning when I fed breakfast. At this point I just touch it at least once per barn visit, say hi, and try to smile at his awesomeness. I don't doubt it will trigger a good cry here and there in the future.
Here it is on his stall front.
Re: A gift from my vets....
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 1:23 am
by piedmontfields
Love it!