Sad, sad Day!

Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:12

It is a sad day at the Olson's residence. Three of my lovley ladies in my backyard flock met a brutal and violent death at the paws of my little Shit Tzu dog, Nuxy. So due to the fact that a weasel got 2 of them early on, the fact that "Mercy" ended up being a rooster (which I cannot have in town and therefore had to go live with a friend) and now my murdering canine killing 3 more today, I have went from a nice sized 10 hen flock to a 4 hen flock. I am very upset about my hens. I guess that does not make me a very good farm woman, since I cried and was not very tough about it.  Well I did raise them from 1 day old, and I handled them every day so that they would always be nice. They were all so beautiful, and I had chosen such a nice mix of breeds and colors. So anyway, my husband felt sorry for me so he picked up pizza and brought home.

I was also a little melancholy because my son has been gone all week since Sunday at Christian summer camp. I am not used to being away from him and miss him something terrible! Tomorrow I might possibly be going to Boise with my sister. My husband thinks that it will be good for me to get out and do something and I agree. I have not went shopping or went anywhere with a friend basically since I moved here on February 1st. I have really not noticed to much and I have been very happy to stay home doing projects and getting moved in. But now I see the value of getting out and I am excited and hope it works out that we can go.

I will blog again soon and tell about my trip if I get to go.

Praising God for his mercies, new every morning,

Mona

hello

Posted by blueeyedgirl on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:32 - Link

I'm so sorry! I just wanted to say I too have a Shi-Tzu. Her name is Sadie.

God Bless,
Megan

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Posted by gabbie427 on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 01:51 - Link

Thanks for the comment you left on my page about my neice's wedding. You are so sweet.

As for the hens....I am so sorry. And I can't imagine anyone going through that loss of them, and not crying. Crying is good for you, and a release of built up hurts. If you don't let them go girl, they can eat you up inside. It is ok to cry.

I hope you and your girlfriend have a blast!!! I can understand missing your son, and I think this is just what you need. Get away from the homestead and the responsibilities for a little while and have some girly fun!!! LOL You deserve it girl!!!

Praying for you, on your not very good day. I hope you will post on how your girly day out goes!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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Posted by leighannwhitten on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:32 - Link

I'm so sorry to hear about your ladies. It's always sad when you lose family friends like that.
Have a good time getting out and going shopping.

Blessings,
Leigh-Ann

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Posted by Julia on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 05:31 - Link

I am also so sorry about your ladies. I can't imagine not crying over my babies. As a single woman, my animals are my babies. Enjoy your time out and remember the Lord has 4 ladies for you still to love!
Julia