My first 4-h leader's (M) mother died today. She was 101, and until this summer lived at home on her farm that she and her husband built together. M retired from the vet practice that she bought from my Grandfather about 15 years ago now and she has always been a positive and encouraging force in my 'horse life'. She vetted my first horse, encouraged me when I thought nothing else could go right at horse shows, and taught me to barrel race. M and her mother are the longest established breeders of AQHA horses in the maritimes, started shorting after Marie started work as a veterinarian.
Her Mother was the group Grandmother. There were always cookies ready to be eaten and an ear for anything that might need to be talked about. Although she had 8 grand kids and 10 great-grand kids of her own she cared for a lot more than that.
When I would travel with my Dad on his rounds to breed cattle I would always ask to stop at her place for some cookies.
I spent the last two days at C and D's place looking after the farm and the animals (16 horses, 3 cats and 2 dogs). Lucas should be home tonight and I hope to go and ride him tomorrow afternoon.
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I am sorry for your loss. How wonderful you had her in your life. The fact that she stayed in her own home at 100 years of age is nothing short of amazing. Her life sounds like it was full.
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