We said goodbye to him very suddenly and unexpectedly last night. Charlie spent a gorgeous day outside in the sunshine, doing normal Charlie things. Then came in, ate his dinner, then had a sudden and extremely acute neurological event of some sort. We don't really know.
It felt like forever waiting for the vet, but in the grand scheme of things it was not a long, drawn-out protracted affair. There was no hand-wringing or uncertainty. I got to stay with him and reassure him that he truly was the best ever, and then we said goodbye.
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Absolutely gutted for you. Though beautiful Charlie had a wonderful, wonderful life in large part thanks to you, and it sounds as though he had a swift and painless passing, this acute loss must be absolutely heartbreaking on every level for you. Thank you for being the kind of owner every horse deserves. My heart is with you <3
ReplyDeleteOh Emma. I am so sorry. He was the best and, even though I never met him, he came alive in your writing about your adventures. You gave him the best life. Thank you for sharing him with us. I’m glad you were with him. (((Hugs)))
ReplyDeleteOh Emma, I'm so, so sorry. He had the best life with you
ReplyDeleteOh Emma, I am just heartbroken for you. Charlie was so special.
ReplyDeleteEmma I am so sorry for your loss. I have loved reading about your adventures together, and he truly felt like just another horse I saw every day at my own barn and knew well through your writings. He was a very special horse, and had the absolute best mom a horse could have ever asked for <3
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Emma, I have loved following your journey with Charlie. To lose him so suddenly is heartbreaking. Thinking of you
ReplyDeleteI’ve been an anonymous lurker of your beautiful blog for quite some time. I am truly, truly sorry for the tragic loss of such a wonderful equine companion. Love and prayers for your heart as you make it through the epilogue of Charlie’s incredible life. 😢❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteI am so so so sorry Emma - we'll all miss Charles so much. Big hugs to you
ReplyDeleteOh Emma, I am so very sorry and sending you virtual hugs. You and Charlie had such an amazing partnership. He was lucky to have you as his stalwart steward - no one could have given him a better life. I hope your many beautiful memories together bring you comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Emma. I am so so sorry. He was such a special guy and you two had a beautiful partnership. I'm so glad you were able to stay with him the whole time. I know the sudden losses are so hard on us, but I feel like it is ultimately easier for them.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, my brain just could not wrap my mind around this post at first, I think I read it twice before I stopped mentally scrambling for some kind of April Fools'-type loophole. I am so sorry to read this, what a devastating and sudden loss. So many many hugs to you <3
ReplyDeleteOh, Emma, I am so very sorry. He truly was the bestest boy. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteOh, Emma. Heartache and gratitude mixed all in one. Sir Charles had a story and personality that touched so many of us, and a life filled with possibilities and joy as you continued to step into new relationship stages with him.
ReplyDeleteIt can be a blessing when the end is so clear cut without questions and debate. But ugh, it still hurts. So much love to you </3
There are no words but all the feels being sent your way. He was such a cool horse and I’ve enjoyed following along and reading about Charlie.
ReplyDeleteSo many hugs to you! I so sorry for your loss of Charlie. He was so loved by you and I'm grateful he had a wonderful day. It's always so hard to loose them especially suddenly, but I am glad you were there for him at the end. Hugs again to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so incredibly sorry. I have been following for years and he was such a character. So heartbreaking to say goodbye to our friends and partners. Every day we get is a blessing, and then we get to be grateful for all the amazing memories we had with them. How wonderful a life you gave him and took such great care of him.Again, so so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. There is nothing that makes this loss less profound, but at least he was loved through it.
ReplyDeleteEmma, I'm so sorry to for your loss. Heartbroken for you. There truly aren't any words. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. You gave him a wonderful life and thank you for sharing the big guy with us. Virtual hug to you.
ReplyDeleteI am crying at work over a horse I met only through your generous words and sharing of adventures. He left far too soon. It is a bittersweet gift when they take the decision out of our hands. I am so sorry for your loss. Long time reader (from the Isabel days!),
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Oh Emma, I'm so sorry. May his memory be a blessing and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that. Like you said, time is a gift. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteOh my God, Emma. I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you both and your love for each other. 💔
ReplyDeleteOh, my God. I am SO so sorry. Sending you all the hugs </3
ReplyDeleteOh Emma! I've been reading your blog since you first found Charlie (though very much a lurker) and have grown fond of him (virtually). Thinking of you through this hard time.
ReplyDeleteOh nooo. I am SO so sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh Emma, I am so incredibly heartbroken for you. When I read those words yesterday, "time is an amazing gift...", I thought to myself how lucky you are to recognize that, because that's how I felt in between Goose's retirement and his loss but only recognized this after he was gone. I'm glad you had the opportunity to reflect on this on such a good day with him.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly heartbroken for you, and have no words other than I'm so sorry, and he was so lucky to have you. Hugs my friend, I hope you're hanging in there.
I'm so sorry. It's never easy to lose a loved one, especially after everything that you two went through together.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace big boy. ❤️ 🫂
I am just shocked to read this. I loved you two as a pair. It was so clear how much you loved Charlie. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh no Emma. I’m so, so sorry. ❤️
ReplyDelete(((❤️❤️❤️)))
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear! RIP Charles
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry Emma. I’m so glad you were able to be there with him and that he made it easy, even if the aftermath is so so hard. Sending love!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely devastated for you. Be kind to yourself. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteEmma I’m so terribly sorry to hear this devastating news. Charlie was such a good boy and you guys were a great pair. I’ll think of him whenever I see a horse self with a perfect star like his. Please take care of yourself and hug your kitties and orange mare.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for this tragic and sudden loss! I loved reading about Charlie and how much you adored him! It’s so good that you were with him ❤️ you are so strong for sharing such private news. Hugs from FL!
ReplyDeleteOh Emma, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was the bestest brown brontosaurus boy.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm so, SO sorry Emma. How devastating. He was so special. Kindred spirit to both E and Shiny. What a shock. I'm glad he didn't suffer, and that you were able to be with him. But I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteOh, Emma, I am so sad to learn of Charlie's death. What a sudden and difficult loss for you. You have so many beautiful experiences and memories with him to cherish, but I know your heart is hurting now. Sending hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so so sorry. Thinking of you. You gave him a wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. I am so incredibly sorry, Emma. Forever the best brontosaurus.
ReplyDeletereading this was such a punch in the gut. Over the years, I feel like so many of us really got to know Charlie's sweet and goofy personality and how much he meant to you. Sending you all the support.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. He was the best boy!
ReplyDeleteOMG Emma. I'm so sorry to hear this. Charlie was the bestest boy and I can't believe he is gone. (This is Laura, from the past, but still reads)
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