Saturday 6 September 2014

Indy........

If your here for quilting leave now..........
It was a day of all days when you came into the world.............barely breathing when you were born but we got you going.......the adventures of your birth are here..........

first drink.............

first steps............

life in the garden in the early days.........

your favourite hang out right at the chookshed gate where you could score some milk and a pat..............

You met the cows............

And Curly Pops (the other special girl)

You slept on the lawn and looked adorable............

Life started to get busy and Charlotte joined you..........

And a pile of other babies..........
you were still the "golden child" even when you busted my foot.......

You don't always get special babies like Indy...........she was growing up to be a sook just like Curly Pops...........

But now your just a precious memory in my life..............
Indy got sick and had been given some medicine but just kept going down hill...........
Poddies are never as strong when they don't get colostrum from the cows............magic powers in mothers milks............
I'll just keep this memory of her in the last 2 weeks playing at the chookshed........her favourite haunt and where she also died........Yes your just a calf but you were a special one.........
Goodbye Indy
Catch you later
Chookyblue

50 comments:

Sandi said...

Oh Chooky, such sad news....I know its normal for farm life but every now and then an animal can touch your heart, as I know Indy touched yours...RIP little Indy..

Tracy said...

So sorry to hear your news Chooky. They break our hearts with the same intensity that they light up our lives.
Take care.

Caroline said...

What a sad but beautiful story. Farm life can be wonderful anf dome times cruel. But atvleast this little cow had some wondrful time at your olace. Take care caro from the Netherlands.

Brenda said...

Oh how sad.

Yvonne W said...

So sorry to hear about Indy. She had a short life, but was obviously loved.

Jewells said...

So sorry to hear about Indy.. I was reading her progress over the past.

Susan said...

Sad to hear you lost your little friend, but sweet memories. X

Wendy said...

so sorry to read of your loss of Indy...such a sweet little calf...may all your sweet memories help you through the loss...hugs sent your way...

Fiona said...

We've had a death here just today also Chooky, so I can really empathise. It makes your shoulders slouch and your head hang a little lower for a few days that's for sure. Thinking of you.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Oh so sorry to read your news today.....what a special little calf xo

Grethe said...

It must be very sad loosing any on your farm. Indy has no pain any more, hope that is a small comfort for you. Thinking about you as you soon go into warmer weather, hope for enough water around. Thank you so mush for popping into my blog, all the best for a good time ahead:-)

My Five Sons said...

I feel sad now too

Deb said...

Chooky how heartbreaking for you. It doesn't matter whether cow, cat, dog or fish, they are all family and feel like one of our own. So pleased you have lovely memories to hold dear.Thinking of you

Anonymous said...

awwhh chooky that is so sad,i am so sorry for you guys,i enjoyed her adventures,what a little character,thankyou chooky for sharing her with us,sending big hugs my friend.xx

Supergoof said...

thankyou for this verry special IndyStory!

retdairyqueen said...

So sad
We lost one yesterday too but she was not a pet Still on her Mum We have no idea what happened
Live ones There are always dead ones I was told when we first bought our own farm
Didn't help at all xx

Fiona said...

Aaah.. that is sad... I think we all fell in love with Indy but of course not like you did...x
Hugz

jfoster8 said...

Sorry to hear that...very sad....both our cats passed away this week one day apart...so I know how you feel.

Unknown said...

Sorry to hear of her passing. You gave her a better chance than she had when born Chooky and I'm sure she enjoyed every day of life she had. Sharyn

Dasha said...

Oh how sad. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. Animals sure grab you by the heart strings, don't they.

Anita said...

Oh so sad.....
Love the pic of them in the garden!!

FloS said...

So sad ….
Florence

Jacoba said...

Indy brought you joy and her own life was wonderful through your loving attention for her, until she died.
Lovely pictures and the story of the hide and seek so nice!
Love from Holland,
Jacoba

KERYN B said...

Chooky so sorry about Indy - boy how we loved watching her adventures. Sending huge hugs and wishing I could say something to help.

Leanne said...

Ahhh Chooky sending big hugs your way.

Maria said...

so sorry to read you lost Dear Indy.. Hugs XXXX

Heather said...

We had a little orphan calf and luckily got colostrum milk from a nearby dairy, she eventually thrived, after days of touch and go. Your beautiful story of Indy's life was very sad.

Dawn said...

Oh I was so enjoying your story and pictures until I got to the end, how very sad life can be, but you have happy memories.

Pinnylea Creations said...

Oh Chooky ..... She had a good life and brought lots of happiness. Some wouldn't have bothered with her at all... she brought blessings and many happy memories; remember those. She wasn't just a calf she was a part of you life if only for a short time xxxx

Susan said...

Big hugs to you Chookyblue. so sad ...we will miss her pictures & posts.

Anthea said...

what a sweet little darling - with a personality to boot, too...
so sorry to read of her sickness & passing... x

Denice Barker said...

What a sweet, sad story about a brave little calf!

Caroline said...

Hi Chookey, I found a recipe in English about the dutch peasoup "snert".
http://www.coquinaria.nl/english/recipes/Dutchpeasoup.htm

Have fun with it. Caro

Unknown said...

Sorry, Chooky, that you lost your special calf (hugzzzzz). Her soul is out floating about happy that you've got some memories of her! Hugzzzz

Pam

Raewyn said...

That is really sad news, Chooky. She does look like such a character.

Klarafina said...

So sad......

Show and Tell said...

Aww honey sending big hugs your way xx

Jindi's Cottage said...

:( xx

DAWNIE said...

Tears streamed down my face as i read this. Oh how sad chooky.

Maria said...

So sad...she was quite special with such a delightful personality as described in some of your posts. Xx

Cheryl said...

Oh Chooky that breaks my heart. I'm so sorry to hear that. She was so cute and special

Janice said...

That is so sad. ...but wasn't she lucky that you gave her the best chance that she could have. Special memories.

Anne Heidi said...

I am so sorry to hear the sad news.

Motherdragon's Musings said...

I am sadden by your sad news. You gave each other much happiness.

kiwikid said...

So sad to read your post Chooky, she was such a little cutie...they grab your heart so quickly don't they. Thinking of you.xx

Fairy Floss Stitches said...

I'm sure Indy is sitting in the garden in cow heaven! I think we will all miss her… I loved her adventures!
RIP Indy

Susie said...

I'm so sorry for you. She was wonderful. Lucky her and lucky you to have had each other.

Jenny said...

You did your best Chooky.

Robyn of Oz said...

Chooky, they are never 'just a cow'! Bless you and bless her. You gave her the best you could. Indy knew this. Now over the rainbow bridge.

Carole said...

(((Hugs))) so sorry to read this! Sigh!