Advice kinda needed......

bertyboy

morning Cris , i so hope you have had help and you have had rest, you have been in my thoughts over night , you are a determined individual and worry about the consequences after the deed has been done , love and hugs and strength and still a shoulder and tissues xx

frogmorton

Hi All

No news this morning then....

Poor poor Cris :sad:

One brave and proud woman. Got (AKA Stampy) was a hugely loved sheep and Cris did all that digging yesterday on her own. One person she could have relied on died last year another was too far away, so she got on and did it alone.

The only help she has was knowing us lot were here digging alongside her.

l am waiting to hear how she is today and very worried that she may not have been able to finish and/or be in agony from overwork.

Love

Toni xx

julie47

oh toni i too hope she is ok.

Cris.....just sending lots of love and hugs and to let you know I am thinking of you.

Love juliepf x

bertyboy

Thanks Toni such a tough time for Cris , why are miles so long ,

barbara12

Toni thankyou for the update
What Cris doesn't realise is how inspirational she is, I for one think well if Cris can get on with things so can I.
My thoughts are with you Cris, If I could , I would have been round with my spade.
Sending more good vibes....and lots of love
Barbara xxx

skezier

I am so grateful to you all for your posts. Its sometimes hard this thing called life and the vet and I did think Gotley had turned the corner cus she was much brighter and eating.

So despite the fact she had been unwell it was a huge shock... and she was sat there as if asleep and well you know how hard it is.

Then comes the logistics......

I tries to get some help but nobody could... or would actually cus they know how upset I get and they can't handle it. I am there to be supportive not have any if that makes sense? My fault I don't let on I guess......

A couple of friends texted me and told me I could do it.... I just needed to believe I could but then I realized weather I could or not I would have to cus it would have destroyed me to send her for render... the only alternative.

They will render me before the sheep go there!

The hole got to hip deep with a lot of breaks as the lumber started really kicking after I took the turf off. It needed to go down another 4 inches or so but there were these huge ricks in there. managed to get them out and the lumber gave me an ultimatum.....I did ignore it so it followed through....

so it beat me... and I hate giving up and am not known for it! Just I had no choice as I was sick. dizzy and so much pain.....Rest and sleep was the only 'cure'.

The lumber is still swollen but its letting me walk today..... It is quietly saying we are not going to be digging today but I haven't taken the tablets yet cus I working on the idea they are at there most effective soon after you take them, certainly the pregabs are that quick and the tramadol seem to be as well.

The other really bad one are the wrists and elbows..... The neck isn't too far behind but the botox is still stopping it from doing a real dummy spit!

Will check in later and if your all ready and have your shovels .....

You know cyber help and support is second to none! I so want to thank you all.

Love and a hope decent days are with you all. Cris xxxx

angel1

Oh, my own Cris, I am so very sorry about Stampy Feet. What a gal, she was.

Allow your grief, when you do what you have to do. As I know, grief is the price we pay for love, and the greater the love, the greater the grief.

I`ll be in touch later.........Much love........Ange.x.

caterina57

Dear Cris
I am so sorry, Please listen to your body and try to rest. I know you have the digging to finish and then finally say goodbye. I really really wish I could be with you my spade is ready so I will be with you in spirit if not in body.
Cath

frogmorton

Hi Folks

well Tis done!!!

Poor Cris has worked all morning and finally she is laid to rest :sad: Got that is and now our Cris is in agony (mostly lumbar) and is going to have to have a lie down herself.

She wanted you/us to know that our support HAS really helped her get through this.

Thank you all

Love and hugs

Toni xx

dachshund

Hi Cris.
Thank you Toni.
i hope you are having a good rest.you must feel worn out we were all there in helping you.
dont work to hard to day you did the best for stampy.
take care ((((((((cris)))))))).
joan xx

speedalong

HI Cris, I am so sorry to hear about Stampy.

I'm an emotional wreck when this happens to my beloved pets too.

My heart goes out to you. I hope your body lets you sleep - to give mind, body and soul a break.

Leaving you a slice of S's very best chocolate cake for when you wake.

Speedy

minky67

Hi Cris,I hope youve had chance to rest up now & the pain is easing.
Grieving is so hard i miss snowy every day
Take care & be kind to yourself.
Thinking of you
luv,hugs & huge healing buckets, debs

julie47

Hi cris

sorry that you are in so much pain both mentally and physically.
Please now try to be kind to your self and rest.
Sending a warm drink (your choice) to help you relax
and as ever a soothing hug(((((((((()))))))))))

Thinking of you
Love Juliepf x

remixmum

Hi Cris,

I just caught up on everything thats been happening to you over the past few weeks.

Can I just say that you are truly an inspiration to me, I have been whinging about cancelled appointments etc, and you have given me wise advice whilst going through the wringer yourself.

My thoughts and thanks are with you

Geri xxx

skezier

Hi All,

As Toni says she is all done. Not done the stones on her yet but the turf s back on and the foxes shouldn't find her. I can't do the stones today cus the lumber hasn't just thrown its dummy and toys out the pran its chucked the bedding out too!

Actually it might have throw the pram as well.....

That really was hard work and when I looked at the hole I was shocked at how deep it really was given my uselessness...... But she is done and done with dignity and she deserved no less.

Some of you hadn't 'met' Gotley Stampy Feet but she was the one who played spin the sheep which was akin to her being on a waltzer and me being the center of it the amount of leaps she did She was the one who has too much attitude.... Wishity might have the airs and graces but Got had the challenge factor

She did send a card to you folk on the forum for Christmas the year before... but she would ware the antlers this year Wish was the only one up for that ... well its felt a bit like her tiara

She was quite intelligent... made her interesting bless her. Small and lithe she could jump out the window if she felt like it She trusted few but i was lucky and one of the few. My others could always be brought for a bikkie but not Stamps.

I can't tel you how I got her but she was a true resus and half dead, her mum was dead and she and her sister were genuinely dying. Filled them with fluid all the night and get them to the vets the following morning. She stopped breathing in the night and I gave her mouth to mouth..... maybe i breathed some of my attitude into her :roll:

It worked and the vets gave them both a lot of treatment and told me they had orph which is contagious... I didn't get it though just for a min I thought what will do with that on my face

Anyway it all made her special....... and now she is gone to the meadow to be with her friends.

Ange nice as ever to see you and your so right we grieve cus of love and I know there is a process to go through and have begun the long walk. I say again you do know your missed don't you? ((((( ))))) and love Cris xx

Cath I had to do it and it had to be done if that makes sense? My body now is telling me I have pushed my luck and payback seem huge. I am sure a nights rest and i will be fine again tomorrow...... I hope ((((( ))))) xx

Joan the pain will be better tomorrow I am sure and the new bed will help. i did lie down earlier and it did ease off but at the mo the lumber is still out its pram.... it better be care full else I will chuck the pram away and it will have no where to hide Hope you and Sue are ok? ((((( ))))) xx

Speedy yep I am also an emotional wreck just now..... Just about covered flower. It will get easier as time guess I guess.

Really nice to see you and thanks for a bit of S's cake... it was lovely ((((( ))))) and take it a bit easy eh? xx

Debs oh flower you miss them for ages, and ages but he isn't far from you I am sure. I know mine are about sometimes. Hope you got on ok today and will catch up with you proper tomorrow. ((((( ))))) and a cuppa xx

Julie I promise I will get an early night and rest i really will and have to as well Hoe your ok and things have got easier for you? ((((( ))))) and I made it into a cuppa and left one for you to xx

Geri you are most welcome and I just seem to have got a job lit of horrible life shampoo to ditch and stop using it I hope your feeling ok and things have got a bit easier for you? You go easy and you want one of Julie's cuppa's? ((((( ))))) xx

Right I shall have a quick wonder and let the trams and pregabs work before lying down and fighting the cramp half the night.... hey least this time I know why just so wish I hadn't had to do it and her and Wish were both in the shed..... they should live for ever!

frogmorton

Hi Cris

that was lovely to read.....

l knew it before of course, but you DO write well you know

The sun is shining here and l hope it is with you and on
Got Ilk and Hope as well.

Today l guess the pain and stiffness will set in for sure and you will feel the consequences of what you did out of love for that Stampyfoot

Take care and today maybe you CAN take it a bit easier.

Love

Toni xx

bertyboy

hi Cris glad you got the deed done,not only with dignity but with a whole lot of love , now your two trusted friends are once again together in the forever meadow , i hope your other trusted friend is coping ok and not to lonly , take it as easy as your life allows , hugs as always xx

julie47

Hi cris
I hope the sun is shining for you too.....it was here this morning so i am glad i made the most of it cause, now it is dull and cool.

I am glad you are going to try and rest after all your extremely hard work. I expect you now have megga payback. I know you are a busy person but do ty to have some me time and relax.

Sending a hug ((((((())))))) and another cuppa

Thinking of you
Juliepf x

barbara12

Hi My Love
What a wonderful tribute to Stampy, I am sat here sobbing.....she was one lucky sheep to have you....you and your family where meant to be.....
You did well there...now please give those bones a rest......
Sending you loads more hugs (((((((())))))
Love
Barbara x

skezier

Hi Toni, Berty, Julie, Barbara and All,

Oh pay back..... I don't know which is worse the lumber or the ribs.... one is stopping me from walking and standing the other is hurting to breath... you chose which is worse cus you know what I can't

The arthritis's are both kicking so most joints are unhappy but thankfully except for the spasming muscles in the lumber and neck (its broken through the botox just now but not too bad) the other muscles have taken it quite well and that I am both surprised and relived at cus it means I am fitter than I thought

Mind that's a big except for :roll:

Toni you remember the kids had a go at shearing them? We cut the top knot off her ladyship and turned her into something odd..... Hope kicked off so escaped but Luce cut some of Got's ruff off? I have to stop there.....

Its been hard fro you and the kids too and I am so sorry and wish it were different for us both. Berty I must get the otter fence done.. like the fool and moron I am I forgot to take the battering with so will go back. She is a bit stressed but I don't know if she knows why.... I hope she doesn't actually.

Julie I have promised my self a day in bed bare feeding and watering on Monday as I have to do tomorrow sale... I have to... and its going to finish me off as like as not. You never know tomorrow may bring a bit of subsidence in all the swelling and pain eh? Not if I use the pounder... and I have to as the lad who was going to help is no longer available..... Oh Barbara I didnt' mean to make you cry. Sometimes my junk comes from the heart and for her it rally dd come from the heart.... She is safe and no longer lame over that meadiow... and I see them there but its getting a bit crowed so the fates CAN"T have another.....

You know next week the vets will be coming out...If Wish has so much as a eye lash bent slightly I want to know! She can have full bloods the lot... no more surprises.... I can't take them...

and then there's my results.....

Tuesday so not long to wait.....

I now what I would like them to be but I don't suppose I could have that bit of luck..... we shall see.... A clue I want it all removed and they won't necessarily do that without the cells either being or able to be....

You all take care, my thanks to you all again and if poss please lend me some energy and strength cus I do have to get the fence done after chickens.......love and a bucket of hugs to you all Cris xxx

barbara12

Hi my love
Dont apologize foe making me cry...it did me good has they say....and you dont talk junk....I just wish I could put things into words like you ......I will be with you all the way on Tuesday.....
many hugs coming your way ((((((()))))
Love
Barbara xx

frogmorton

Oh l remember!!!

l have a picture of Charley taken by me from inside the shed (her outside) on the same day l think.

Lucy was so proud of herself helping you cut their hair!!!

All was well...it was hot wasn't it. They were all ner ner ner ner ner-ing weren't they??

New shed...at home....onwards and upwards.

Love form all of us here.

Toni xx

who's for a bucket of dandelions?

caterina57

Hi Cris
I have learned in this life of mine, that from time to time you meet some special people and some very special people--- You must be in the very very special category - only meet a few of those in ones lifetime!
You take care and rest and I will be in your pocket on Tuesday -Promise!
Cath

barbara12

Hi Cris
Just want to send you more hugs ((((()))) more good vibes......and buckets full of courage
Take care my love
Barbara xx

dachshund

Hi Cris.
i hope you are not too worn out and enjoying some sun.
i hope you get the answers you want on tuesday good luck.
take care i will be thinking about you.
joan xx