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Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Zenyatta and 13Z. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Zenyatta, 13Z and paddock mate. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Zenyatta and 13Z. Photo by Alys Emson
Zenyatta and 13Z. Photo by Alys Emson

Happy Monday!

Alys sent us a few new photos of Zenyatta and her Tapit colt out on a sunny day.

13Z has become quite the big boy! He had a visit with the blacksmith last week—watch the video below to see how well behaved he was.

Alys also caught Coz and Cooper Sawyer playing with a jolly ball.

In case you missed last week’s updates, we have recently added new content to the Photos and Videos sections. Head on over to see the new 13Z gallery and an especially unique video of Z.

Enjoy!
-Team Z



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      KarhyR . There must be a talented Bruce or Kylie, somewhere in Australia, who could handle this job. Love CH’s blinkers.

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    Dear Judy Goodnight God Bless you, Lola Mae Charlie and all the sweeties. Remember I mentioned Homer the cat last night Metro Meteor the Horse gave Gwen and Laurence a painting called”Homer’s Garden”although he couldn’t see colour in his life he brought it into everyone’s lives.Sleep well Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      How great is that. They have something of him to treasure. Very beautiful what you said about Homer bringing colour to everyone’s lives. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC and all the Sweeties

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    I ask God to bless our old horses being in an record breaking skorcher!! I was there this morning for three hours and was a wet noodle and layed down for an hour when I came home before I even showered. I pray they hold up to these temps. They are old!

    God bless you Zenyatta and your two wonderful beautiful sons as well as all your significant others!!

    Love n kisses on your soft nose Z and to your two sons!
    Forever, Sally B

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    Sue, I’m so glad your mom gets to go to her reunion. That should lift her spirits. Both of you have been through so much. You’re a fighter, just like your mom. Sending hugs and prayers to both of you.

    Happy Birthday, Shari! I hope it’s your best one yet.

    Happy Anniversary, Barbara and Alan! Forty seven years? That’s amazing! Neither of you look old enough to have been married that long. I hope you had a fabulous anniversary.

    Trina, what can I say? Your poems are just beautiful, as usual. And I love The Lord Byron tribute to his dog. Thanks bunches for sharing it.

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        Hi Dawn! Everything’s fine here. We’re finally getting some hot summer weather. I hope all is well with you and your mom in Colorado. Hugs, Debbie

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    No Nay Never to be spelled (translation: Rested)
    Posted by: AAP+ Filled in: Australian Horse Racing | 28/8/2013 at 12:42pm
    Unbeaten juvenile No Nay Never is unlikely to run again this year as his American trainer Wesley Ward targets a return to Royal Ascot in 2014.
    No Nay Never broke the two-year-old track record with a brilliant display in the Norfolk Stakes.
    The juvenile then returned to Europe and carried the Coolmore colours for the first time to clinch Group One honours in the Prix Morny at Deauville earlier this month.
    With next summer’s St James’s Palace Stakes top of the colt’s agenda, Ward feels he would benefit from a break before being brought back into training later in the year in preparation for a three-year-old campaign.
    “He is in beautiful shape and came back from Deauville looking absolutely fantastic,” Ward said.
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/no-nay-never-to-be-spelled/218836#ixzz2dEFXnWeP

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    I have been following the Civil War sharing with great interest.
    Have been wrapped up in post-accident doctor visits.
    Will go back and read everything.
    Here is my contribution

    Anne Kelly Knowles: 2012 Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards (Video)
    By using cutting-edge technology in the field of geography, this Middlebury College professor can see into the past (1:32)
    http://www.smithsonianmag.com/video/Anne-Kelly-Knowles-2012-Smithsonian-American-Ingenuity-Awards.html

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      Discovered this while reading the Smithsonian Magazine in the waiting room.
      Article is long but well worth the read. BGG

      Anne Kelly Knowles, the winner of Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards,
      uses GIS technology to change our view of history
      By Tony Horwitz Smithsonian magazine, December 2012
      Excerpt from article
      Scholars have long debated Lee’s decision to press a frontal assault at Gettysburg. How could such an exceptional commander, expert in reading terrain, fail to recognize the attack would be a disaster? The traditional explanation, favored in particular by Lee admirers, is that his underling, Gen. James Longstreet, failed to properly execute Lee’s orders and marched his men sideways while Union forces massed to repel a major Confederate assault. “Lee’s wondering, ‘Where is Longstreet and why is he dithering?’” Knowles says.
      Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Looking-at-the-Battle-of-Gettysburg-Through-Robert-E-Lees-Eyes-180014191.html#ixzz2dEMc7uBN

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        BGG-Thanks so much for posting this. This woman is rather exceptional and remarkable. I have long held the views about Lee and Longstreet that she espouses as a result of her research. I have always considered Longstreet to have been a commander who cared about his men and who did not believe in frontal assaults. There was a lot of butt covering after the Civil War by commanders on the Confederate side and Longstreet was often the center of controversy.

        • Terry
          It was amazing to turn back the clock to the battlefield at that
          moment in time. To see what Robert E. Lee was seeing and what
          Longstreet was seeing. Not exactly what historians have been
          writing & reporting. BGG

        • BGG-For those familiar with the battle of Gettysburg we are talking about the offensive that was thwarted by Colonel Chamberlain’s boys at Little Round Top. Longstreet wanted to go around and take the position from behind. He was ordered to make a frontal assault. The only officer who could give an order to Longstreet was Lee. The assault known as Pickett’s charge came the next day. I wonder what Ms. Knowles thinks of that particular move?

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    Palace Malice has options for next start
    By Sports Network Miami Herald Posted on Tuesday, 08.27.13
    Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice came out of his fourth-place finish in the Travers Stakes in fine shape and will now sit back until his next start.
    “The horse is perfectly fine – again he’s bounced out of a race as if there was little exertion,” said owner Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable. “We all know we ran the best horse (and no less authority than Wayne Lukas, trainer of the horse that won it) volunteered that to me on Sunday.
    “The only good thing about the race is that he again validated his class and ability.”
    Trained by Todd Pletcher, Palace Malice is likely to make his next start versus older horses in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Sept. 28.
    Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/27/3589514/palace-malice-has-options-for.html#storylink=cpy

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    @Trina, Sally B., BGG, Karen Gogue, Judy Berube, Debbie G., Sue Fredrick, Sheena, and Arlene in VT (and anyone I may have left out) thank you so much for the good wishes.

    @Sally B–I can so sympathize with you in the heat. I hardly go see Money these days–heading back up to the 100’s by Thursday. Ugh!

    @Abigail–yes, many of us have walked in your shoes with our moms. Prayers for her and for you too.

    @Sue FL CPRC–thank you so much for sharing from the heart. Will be remembering your mom on her trip as well as on surgery day, as well as you and your sister.

    @Terry Crow–thanks for the background on “Glory”. That was the first time I ever saw Denzel Washington, and I loved the movie. Sending you a question by e-mail.

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      Washington did win the Academy Award for best supporting actor for this role. He certainly exuded a combative persona in the movie. His fellow actors just wished he had left it on the battlefield, and that’s all I can say.

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, to my dear friend Shari!!!

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, to Barbara and Alan. I loved meeting you both last year at Breeder’s Cup! Here’s wishing you many, many more!

    Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother always!

    Trina, your poems were wonderful. Aren’t we blessed to have our beloved four legged fur babies to love!

    I was glued to the TV Saturday watching all the racing from Saratoga. It was a bit of “the good, the bad and the ugly.” The wins by Will Take Charge, Royal Delta and Game on Dude were fantastic. I was cheering like crazy for Mentor Cane. He really got close this time. And them of course there was the heartbreak of Race 9. So very sad!! Rest in Peace to two such gallant lads.

    Terry Crow, your welcome back was very kind!

    Sue Noel, it was so wonderful talking to you on Saturday! You are one very special lady. Here is the website for “Falling for Eli”. It is a fantastic book and as I said reminds me of your story as well as others here who have adopted a horse. I hope you enjoy it and for any others who are looking for a great read, this is sure one.
    http://www.fallingforeli.com/

    Dearest Zenny, sweet dreams to you, your boys and your whole human family.
    Love and hugs to everyone, Dawn

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    Abigail, sending loving thoughts and prayers to you and your mother. My own mother holds such a special place in my heart, I don’t know what I would do without her.

    I can’t wait to read your latest masterpiece!

    Hugs, Dawn

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    Dear Bluegrass Girl Thank You so very much on the Update on my Beloved Orfevre.
    I am so happy that he got to France Safely. Soo Happy. Was going to tell you something kind of funny. My British Coworker and another girl from the bank and their husbands are going to England and Scotland on September 9th. I asked them today if I could be a stowaway with them. They told me yeah sure come join the rest of them. (Oh gosh so wish I could go)

    You see I want to go see Orfevre run in the Arc. They told me but the only problem was that they weren’t going to France. And I quickly told them oh that’s Ok however I could get the rest of the way to France, Train Boat, walk hitchhike. Chris (My British coworker quickly laughed and said I can’t see you hitchhiking, we all got the biggest laugh out of that.

    Well you know anything for Orfevre, I believe I would walk or ride a bike just too funny. Oh well one of them and myself can’t be gone from work at the same time so I guess that x’s that out. Probably couldn’t get a ticket to the race now anyway.
    But One day Orfevre……………I sure do want to see you. Love Ya so much.

    Hey Dawn

    Goodnight to Everyone

    Hey Judy and everyone

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      Dear Peggy:

      I hope your dream comes true some day and you get to see Orfevre up close and personal. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Peggy. Tickets for the Arc went on sale on line on August 26. Lots available. You could fly to Paris and see the race on October 6. No need to leave at the beginning of September and head to London first. Good luck. Hope that you can see the Big O.

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        Dear Sis Peggy, how I hope you do get to live your dream and fly to Paris to meet Orfevre. How wonderful that would be! I will keep my figures crossed for a little Zen magic! Love and hugs, Dawn

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    Civil War Note

    I watched the video I had purchased at Gettysburg about the “Horses of Gettysburg”. Like the “War Horse” and stories of Sgt. Reckless; the hardships and loss of life for horses which go to war is difficult to watch. But there is also a profound beauty in these equine hero’s. We are reminded of just how close the relationship between man and horse is. They have been our constant companion through most of the major turning points in our history. Side by side we have traveled together. Without their help, it is doubtful we would have succeeded in many of our endeavors. That bond, forged throughout hundreds of years is still strong and if we are lucky enough to give our heart to one of these noble creatures with love and have that love returned, then we are blessed indeed. We owe them a debt of gratitude we can never totally repay and which demands our friendship, care and respect.

    The movie is narrated by Ronald Maxwell, the director of the movie “Gettysburg”. There is also a long interview documentary with Mr. Maxwell where he talks about filming with horses for “Gettysburg”. He tells the story at one point about a horse named Buttons which is ridden by Sam Elliott. Whenever Sam was not riding him, however, Ron used him to get around the set. They became very attached and one afternoon when they are filming, Buttons, picks his way past everything until he reaches the inner circle where the director sits. He walks up behind Ron and lays his head on his shoulder. Mr. Maxwell gets tears in his eyes describing what it felt like to have this wonderful horse reach out to him in such a beautiful way.

    Ann Moss once said that Zenyatta always chooses to be gentle, that is a lesson that many in the human race have yet to learn. Here is the trailer for the movie.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGikGmM5A_o

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      Dear Dawn:

      I totally agree with you. Humankind would not have survived and succeeded without the horse. The wild ones, TBs and all horses are National treasures and should be revered. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dawn-Wonderful story about Buttons. If any creature, be it either human or animal, loves you in such a manner, you can’t be all bad. Sam Elliott’s role in that film, General John Buford, was one of the unsung heroes of the war.

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      Dear Kathy R:

      Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos of Barbie and HL.

      Tough draw for MOL. Hope she can overcome.

      What a handsome boy HL is, Glad to know he is back in form. Safe and sound to both of them. Hugs, JB

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      Kathy R
      Impressive! Maybe I owe John an apology for my many doubts.
      On second thought, I will hold that until after the first race.
      Hugs, BGG

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        Dear Bluegrass Girl:

        I second your second thought! Admire John for what he does with his older horses, but am always really, really pleased when Hay List gets around safely. Hugs, KathyR. (Not that I don’t have the same sentiments for the rest of the field, but I think you have my drift!).

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      KathyR Good for Hay List. I think that he looks just perfect. He’s an inspiration to Bruces everywhere with that carefree roll in the sand. Bet that was fun. Neigh!

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    ST NICHOLAS ABBEY UPDATE Coolmore Stud tweets
    A major complication in St Nicholas Abbey’s recovery arose on Monday evening
    as he appeared a little uncomfortable.
    Radiographs showed the steel weight-bearing pin in his cannon bone had broken and after consultation, the surgeons decided to take it out.
    The damaged pin can be clearly seen on the radiograph.
    https://twitter.com/coolmorestud/status/372645490413678592/photo/1
    This procedure was done Monday night, the leg has been re-cast and St Nicholas Abbey is now bearing weight on the fractured leg.
    This development has come sooner than we would have ideally liked, so the next week is a very tentative period for us.
    This morning St Nicholas Abbey is comfortable and is walking as well as can be expected

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    Dawn,Barbara,Debbie,Sheena,Juddy,Shirlee,BGG,TC,Marshall and Vicki
    Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
    I will keep them in my heart.
    I love all of you. Gosh this is the best family we are so blessed. Thank you Zenyatta!
    Sue

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    Good morning to all you Zenyatta people. Good morning to our Queen, little fuzzy tail, who isn’t so little anymore and beautiful Coz.

    Good luck in the draw for the Woodward to my fav MMM. Also, hope a good post for Paynter. Wish they weren’t going against each other, but I have to go with Muchie as I have loved him longer. No comment on the dreaded you know who!

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      well the dreaded did not help me last sunday….so the capping is going to be interesting…also….just saw that Cross Traffic is out…going in different direction to get to breeders cup

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        Cross Traffic out! Of course The Dreaded One still has a mount. Muchie got a good post and Paynter is right beside him. Hope these 2 deadheat.

        Anybody have any extra Tums they can send me. My butterflies are really flying.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          You’re so welcome.

          If JV and Alpha pull this one off with MMM there too, it will be a Exacta payoff for the record books. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Janel, Ashton and Z Fans:

      Thank you. Wonderful to see these photos of Weekend Surprise. Just beautiful.

      Brought back sweet memories of seeing Summer Squall at Saratoga in 1989. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Summer Squall? Judy, you have seen a few races. All these posts about Lord Byron reminds me of you know what. “I want the right to bet on Lord Byron!” As you recall, the jockey fell off the horse and Trotter didn’t lose.

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        Hi, Ashton! My goodness, I have missed you! We will have to catch up soon.

        The photos you and Janet shared of Weekend Surprise are wonderful. When I went to Lane’s End to see the stallions one time, we also visited the graveyard. I went immediately to her headstone to pay my respects. She has a place of honor there in those beautiful surroundings. Hugs, Dawn

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    Today we with reverence recall
    How Martin Luther King
    Called upon us all
    To let freedom ring!

    Excerpts from Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered at the Lincoln Memorial fifty years ago today:

    [Quote]
    I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character….
    This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with a new meaning

    ‘My country, ’tis of thee,
    Sweet land of liberty,
    Of thee I sing.
    Land where my fathers died,
    Land of the pilgrim’s pride,
    From every mountainside,
    Let freedom ring.’

    …When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, ‘Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!’ [end quote]

    At 3:04PM EDT this afternoon, the bells will indeed ring in Washington, D.C., across this nation, and throughout the world!

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      Dear Trina:

      Thank you for reminding us of MLK and the wonderful ideals he professed. The need for which are as true today as they were at the time of the march. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for posting this Trina – a great tribute to a great man. We’ve got SO far to go yet! I hope he isn’t totally discouraged.

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        Trina, thank you so much for posting this. I watched part of the speeches while I was home at lunch time and then tuned in again tonight. They presented the entire “I Have a Dream” speech tonight. The words spoken by Martin Luther King are so inspirational. Those along with others that were presented today brought me to tears.

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    Good afternoon Zenny, Redhead, Coz & my Zen family.

    My goodness but this “joint is rocking” since I posted my new piece on THE VAULT yesterday!

    In response, here I go:

    RE: THE VAULT: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your fabulous responses to this piece on Man O’ War’s first 3 crops. When I first started THE VAULT, my mission was to share my passion for thoroughbreds and to contribute to reviving the sport by writing down some of its rich history. It really is the case that the past is the gateway to the present as well as the future. The appreciation for my work has been so deeply moving. It has brought wonderful people like all of you into my life and opened a whole new avenue of interest for fans as far away as India & Japan. My goal this year is to do some more international stories, beginning with a look at a few of Australia’s most loved thoroughbred champions from the past. Special thanks to Trina, Judy Berube, Sandy (NE Ohio), Terry Crow, Jan/S., Bluegrass Girl, Sally Blank, Marshall (NC broad), Vicki B & Dawn for taking the time to write me a note here. It means more than I can say!

    VICKI B & DAWN: Thank you for sharing about your mum & dad. I can’t get through this tough time without your support and I really, really appreciate it.

    SUE FI CPRC: My heart goes out to you & your mum. My own mother is 94 and beginning to really weaken. It’s so, so difficult dealing with an ageing parent and when they are also battling serious illness, even more heartbreaking. My thoughts & prayers are with you both.

    BARBARA & ALAN WOOD: Happy Anniversary! How beautiful to hear of partners who are celebrating another year together of friendship and family.

    SHARI VOLTZ: HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweetie! May your year be filled with joy, love and many fabulous surprises.

    PEGGY: Hearing about your passion for Orfevre made me pause & luxuriate in my passion for some of the really special thoroughbreds in my life — Terlingua, Dance Smartly, Northern Dancer, Secretariat, Genuine Risk, Alydar, Count Fleet, Rachel Alexandra & Zenny — none of whom I ever saw in person. Of course, that didn’t stop me from loving them and following their every move. But I would encourage you to realize your dream! GO FOR It, WOMAN!

    RE: St. NICHOLAS ABBEY: This is not good news and the coming week will be quite critical. Wanting to understand more of the complexity of the healing process, I went off to the UK’s Racing Post, where a commentator had left this explanation: “The pin I assume they are talking about was placed through the healthy bone above the pastern joint to transfer the weight off the pastern & on to the steel frame of the cast surrounding it. It would have been removed when the pastern was deemed healthy.. ” Hopefully, the pin cracked because he’s ready to stand properly on that leg. It’s just that they wanted more time with the pin there for the bones to really toughen up. Putting him back into a cast is worrisome because it means he’ll favour that leg (although he is bearing weight on it but probably less than prior) and I’m certain they’re worried about laminitis. One of Zen’s family has started another candle site to send all of our posaitive thoughts to St. Nic & his family: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=stni

    RE: WEEKEND SURPRISE: It was GREAT seeing photos of her during her younger days. I have one in my Secretariat photo collection of her but she was a very, very old lady and had her fuzzy-bear retired coat on. I’ve always wanted to see more recent photos of her. And I’d forgotten that she was at Lane’s End!

    I’ve been reading a fabulous new book on the Australian champion, Peter Pan. I’m really enjoying it and that’s important to say because a lot of these books can be really, really “dry” to read, I find. Making me wish that writers who write thoroughbred books would have more of a dash of Marguerite Henry or C.W. Anderson or Steve Haskin in their repertoire. But this lady has opted for a really sound story and it has kept my interest from page one, quite apart from the fact that Peter Pan was a legend in his own right. Here’s a review, should anyone be interested. It’s also available on KINDLE.
    http://horseracing.about.com/od/bookreviews/fr/Review-Peter-Pan.htm

    Meeting up with my brother this p.m. to discuss future plans for mum. Up until now, we’ve done everything possible to honour her wishes, but now the time has come to consider a care facility or full-time care services. So very, very hard on the soul. But having the love, support & shared experiences of my Zen family has really helped me to get my head together for later on today.

    Love & hugs to all. Peppermint kisses to my Big Girl.

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      Abagail-God bless you and your brother at this time and I hope his hand guides you in the tough decisions you are about to make.

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      Abigail,

      Thoughts and prayers with you and your brother on that
      difficult decision to make on your mother.

      I enjoy your Vault articles, just wish I had a book of them
      so I could pick it up and read them whenever.

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      Dear Abigail, it’s wonderful that your work is receiving international, oceans-spanning attention, and that you simultaneously are spreading your wings to cover horses from Australia, and then on to other continents I’m sure. Blessings to you, your brother and your mom as you face the onward march ot time together in loving commitment to each other.

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      Dear Abigail:

      Thinking of you and your Mom at this difficult time. Never easy to make these hard decisions. Glad you have your brother at your side. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Abigail….just finished your newest article….words cannot say how much I enjoyed it…whenever a new one appears …I plan quiet time to relish it…
      ….
      Having lost my 90 yr old Mom about a year ago….I feel for you and your brother..sometimes the fear of strange things clouds the judgment on what is for the best….
      …..
      I have missed special occaisions recently….know that I wish all the happiest and best always …
      ….
      My hubbys first birthday was yesterday ….he gets two…his second is tomorrow …while growing up he was told he was born on the 29 th….he found out when he got married the first time that his birthday certificate said the 27th…hevis unwilling to give up either day
      ….
      Love you Zenny….kiss the boys for me

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      Thinking of you and your family Abigail. This is a very hard time, but I’m sure you will make the right decisions. So good that you are all “local” (as far as I can tell). Even harder when parents and siblings are elsewhere and this must all be done in something other than a face-to-face manner.

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      Abigail, We had to move my 96 year old mother to a nursing home in January. We researched and found a place near so my sister could visit almost daily. She has adjusted very well and they keep her really really busy. Her health both mental and physical has improved since she went there.

      God bless you and your brother and give you guidance as you make decisions for your mom.

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      Abigail,
      Prayers for your family in this difficult time. We just had to put my grandmother in semi-assisted living in July. Heart wrenching for multiple reasons, non-the -least having her go from a five bedroom house to a efficiency. Watching her have to disburse so many of her life’s treasures. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
      You are one of the most gifted writers in racing, as I’ve told you many times. I always wait until everyone is gone or asleep so I can take my time and savor every word of The Vault. So very happy for your success. It’s long overdue. You know I love you, though I don’t get in touch with you near enough and tell you. The circle of life can break or hearts at times, but we all must face it, sooner or latter. Stay as strong as I know you are…

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        Dearest Abigail,
        I know love for your mother and for each other will guide the decisions you and your brother must now make. You are in my heart and I will always be here for you if you need anything, just call. Love and hugs, Dawn

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      Thank you, Abigail, how kind of you! Among the many poets I admire, starting with the oldest, of course the immortal Shakespeare, then Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and more contemporary, Langston Hughes, May Sarton, Dilys Laing, and Robert Frost. I will also be eternally grateful (and I mean this sincerely, despite the implicit touch of irony) to Joyce Kilmer for his poem Trees:

      I think that I shall never see
      A poem lovely as a tree–
      A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
      Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast;
      A tree that looks at God all day,
      And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
      A tree that may in summer wear
      A nest of robins in her hair;
      Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
      Who intimately lives with rain.
      Poems are made by fools like me,
      But only God can make a tree.

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        Some really good ones on your list Trina (and we’ll just read right past the irony!). Makes me want to get out the American Lit book I couldn’t bear to part with and bought from my high school bookstore (over 50 years ago!).

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    @Abigail–thank you so much for the good wishes. I love your writing, and I just wish I could remember it all! Prayers for you as you make those very tough decisions. I have been there, and it was one of the toughest things I have ever had to do. But at some point my head had to rule for her safety’s sake. Hugs.

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    Dear Abigail My sympathy to you for the very tough decisions that have to be made for your dear Mum.you are very fortunate to have a brother I had to make these difficult decisions alone and even now 6yrs after my mum’s passing it hurts and always will.God bless you and your mum hugs Sheena

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    Trina I added the FB page to my list from your friends Dobie recuse site. I am getting pics and I want them all. Darn you for sharing that link… I would have maybe 5-6 if I could. My special needs girl has to come first. Maybe when my home is empty I can think about some of her babies. They are all so cute. Thank you for sharing that with me. I really do love it.
    Sue

    Coz I Can 2015

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