Maybe this isn't the place to post this, it might better belong in the rural issues forum. Over this past year and a half, we've all had plenty of opportunity to talk about the stresses that have gotten to us and in return have gotten support and people who know and can empathize with what we are going through.
To me what is important is having what makes up quality of life for me - which doesn't include money, a big house or a fancy vehicle. Last night I lost part of my quality of life because somebody hit my Lab on the road, just outside of our driveway. We don't know why she was out there, she generally never gave us any trouble, was outwardly "vicious" but was so timid it was laughable. She was just over 3 1/2, so had lots of life ahead of her, or so we thought. Her favorite pasttime was going out into the pasture to hunt for gophers, moles and mice.
We quite often get caught up in making that dollar, getting through the day and just the plain old stress of being a producer. More and more I'm realizing that one just has to live in the moment and be grateful for what they do have.
I'm really going to miss Annie and her antics around here, but she left me with a lot to smile about as well.
I feel much the same way about all who contribute to the site, there is always something to be learned, an understanding ear and great conversation. To me, that is what really matters.
To me what is important is having what makes up quality of life for me - which doesn't include money, a big house or a fancy vehicle. Last night I lost part of my quality of life because somebody hit my Lab on the road, just outside of our driveway. We don't know why she was out there, she generally never gave us any trouble, was outwardly "vicious" but was so timid it was laughable. She was just over 3 1/2, so had lots of life ahead of her, or so we thought. Her favorite pasttime was going out into the pasture to hunt for gophers, moles and mice.
We quite often get caught up in making that dollar, getting through the day and just the plain old stress of being a producer. More and more I'm realizing that one just has to live in the moment and be grateful for what they do have.
I'm really going to miss Annie and her antics around here, but she left me with a lot to smile about as well.
I feel much the same way about all who contribute to the site, there is always something to be learned, an understanding ear and great conversation. To me, that is what really matters.
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