I forgot about this until a few days ago. Back in November (horrible, horrible November) Andrea at Eventing-A-Gogo collected donations to make me a gift since I was losing Denali. It was a horrible, horrible time in my life, but honestly knowing that you were all thinking about me helped me to get out of bed. Those of you who had been down this horrible road offered me your advice, your sympathy, your insight. Denali and I got cards in the mail (which I still have saved), we got e-mails, we felt the love. You helped me feel ready for my baby to leave this earth. By some luck of God, Denali was spared. I still think it had to be divine intervention. It was just so close and if it wasn't for the snow.... well you know what was going to happen.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I don't know who donated, but I will forever remember this act of kindness and hope to pay it forward someday!
11 comments:
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift. And what a great opportunity to pay it forward.
It's gorgeous. I'm glad you like it, but I'm even more glad that you're still together.
Wow that's gorgeous! That was so sweet of them to do for you (I sadly wasn't a part of it, knew nothing about it).
That is AMAZING. So pretty!!!!
YAAAAAAAY! You love it!
(I love it too) :)
Oh wow that is STUNNING!!
We love you guys too ;)
It turned out great and I'm glad you like it! Andrea chose a great way to pay tribute your sweet girl.
I'm thrilled that you and Denali are still together! :)
I have the names of everybody who donated and they'll all be written in the card when it gets sent ;)
It really does look like her. Gorgeous. And what a wonderful gift.
You know, I was just wondering about this the other day; Andrea did a great job choosing the artist and WOW, the drawing is incredible! I'm so, so glad that it didn't turn out to be a "this is to remember your horse" gift.
:-)
Well, damn, never mind YOU bawling, that stunning portrait of Denali made ME cry. It's just perfect!!! I am so glad you have it. I think it's really important to have something other than photos of our beloved animals; I had an oil painting done of my dog, and while it's not my favorite pose of her, it does capture her personality. It's framed on the wall and it comforts me to know I'll have it forever (unlike my darling doggie). Enjoy your beautiful portrait of your beautiful girl.
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