Welcome to my weekend coffee share, can I get you a cup of coffee or tea? My rose blooms are waning and so are my Iris blooms. I am so happy I took photos so I can still enjoy their beauty. As I write this I am wanting to celebrate my 2 year anniversary of when my sweet horse Murphy arrived and I am so happy and grateful for our journey together, and am excited for our future together, he is so much fun. However, as I titled this post I am very solemn since I had to say goodbye to my most beloved horse Miss Chloe. I’ve posted a tribute and if you missed it you can find the link here. She has left a huge hole in my life and I am going to have to take one day at a time. I knew this day was coming, and I miss her terribly. I haven’t figured out a new routine yet at the barn, everything is in flux, and I know it just takes time to grieve and so I will try and enjoy each day as it comes. Its been a tough year and am hoping and praying for a better second half to this year.
I didn’t want to be all sad, and I didn’t want this post to be a downer so I will try and share more positivity as I am hoping this will help me smile. I have finished all the crochet hats I was making for my sister. She had brought to me when she visited some alpaca wool all spun and ready to use and then she will gift the hats this coming Christmas. They were fun to make! I am more than half way through my cross stitch and so am back working on it as I really want to finish and frame it. Here are a few photos of them.
My cross-stitch looks better in person as I know the grey material makes it more muted in color. The narwhal is almost done and next to stitch is a big orca whale! There is a squid and more small fish to stitch as well. Then the intricate border. The pattern actually called for a dark blue linen but I had grey and thought it would look nice enough. The crochet hats I adore and am thinking of making more hats with my yarn as gifts to my family members. I decided to try and use almost every piece of yarn my sister gave me and made the 2 tricolor hats pictured together. I actually ran out completely and found a multi colored yarn to finish that one hat. I might keep that hat for myself, since it is unique and/or I’ll ask my sister if she would like all of them or not. Haha, I worry about the silliest things sometimes as the yarn isn’t exactly a perfect match but thought it will work so I just stitched it up anyways!
Let’s see, my emotions are all over the place. Normal right? I know life can throw you curve balls sometimes and so I am trying to keep to my routines as this helps keep you sane. At least that’s how I see things. 😀 and I know smiling helps your mood. I have been wanting to start a veggie garden in my containers and so I think I will work on that this week. Ironic or not, now I actually have time in the mornings tending to a small garden since I now only have one horse. I let the horses commandeer many hours of my mornings before I have to go to work. I have so much to think about, keeping busy for idle minds helps.
Murphy is so handsome and beautiful. I want to slowly get going with riding him more often. Now that he is 5 years old he is at a great age mentally to handle more, not that I couldn’t have done that sooner but I keep saying we have all the time in the world. Now that he is my only horse, it feels surreal. I think partly because an era has ended. When you have a 17 year history with someone or a beautiful animal like Chloe you realize that life will be completely different. One day at a time, my new mantra!
Memories are wonderful and I have hundreds of photos. This one is one of my favorites, me and my selfies. 😀 I’ll end with my boy and looking forward to a new adventure as we forge ahead. I needed to write as I find it cathartic. I may sprinkle my sweet Chloe girl in my future posts just because she has a piece of my heart forever. It’s nice to see her beautiful face, she had the hugest heart and loved and touched so many lives in the years she walked on this earth. Run free sweet girl! ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank you for visiting with me today. I am trying my best to smile and am very thankful I am here to enjoy all that I have in this life. We all have our ups and downs and I know I am truly blessed with all the wonderful friends and family in my life. I want to thank Natalie for hosting #weekendcoffeeshare. I hope you all have a beautiful week ahead. I need to remember to smile often and laugh more, life is too short to not enjoy it to its fullest! ❤
Horse Loving, family loving Gal,
~Diana ❤
Mylife-and-Horsestories 
Murphy really is beautifully handsome. He will learn more as he comes along.
Hugs
Lizl
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Thank you Liz. He’s got my heart too and now we will get to learning more things. Thank you for the hugs! 💞
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Aw your post about sweet Chloe is a lovely and loving tribute and I’m so sorry for your loss. And Murphy is gorgeous. He has big shoes to fill and I’m sure you and he will grow together. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for your beautiful kind words. I have to look at this as a new chapter in my life and I will cherish the past as we make new memories going forward. Murphy does have big shoes to fill, thank you again! ❤️
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I have been thinking about you this crazy week. Losing a horse that is ones best friend and has been for many years is heartbreaking to say the least. It is very wise to take things one day at a time, like you said ❤
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Oh Maria, such heartache for sure. I’m definitely taking my time each day. What a week it’s been. 😢 I can’t believe the outpouring of love, it touches my heart from everyone I know and who knew Chloe, even if it’s from here with our stories I’ve shared. Thank you so very much for thinking of me as I’m trying to stay positive even when I’m sad. Yes, one day at a time is best. ❤️🐴❤️
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Here is to many adventures with Murphy 🙂 I’m sure he will quickly fill the slot of only horse. He’ll never fill that hole, but perhaps it won’t look so big when he lifts you so high.
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Oh my gosh, you are the best Trent!! You make me smile as I’m thinking you are right that he will fill that slot. And I’m giggling because he definitely lifts me very high up indeed!! Thank you for your kind words my friend! 😄🥰
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A sprinkling of your Chloe is precious, sprinkle as much as you like my pony friend. Murphy looks magnificent, as do the flowers.
The beanie’s look so cozy as I sit near our fire on this chilly morn, I can imagine tentacles like an octopus on them, (shark tale movie) lol. The cross stitch is beautiful, love the colours. Have a comforted sweet fun week ahead my friend, full of Murphy muzzle snuggles xo
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And I like the collection of hats – you did a great job with them – and what a nice thing to work on While Adapting without Chloe
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Those hats make awesome Xmas gifts
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Aww, thank you. Since I’m sending these hats to my sister I will definitely look through my yarn stash and make a bunch for Christmas for my family. I don’t always make Christmas gifts but I’m thinking it would be good to do this year. Thanks my friend! 💞
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This could be a great year to make the hats
and I once had a former student visit me for dinner – and she brought her daughter (early 20s) and during the course of the night – she knitted me a hat!
It was so surprising because I saw her with her project and did not realzie she was making something for me
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That’s so cool! I’m going to start working on them soon and it is amazing how fast they can be made! I love that your former student visited and finished a hat that was for you!! How awesome! Thank you for sharing as your story makes me smile. Thank you Yvette, you’re inspiring!! 💞
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So are you !
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Thank you sweet pony friend. For being here and for bringing such warmth in your kind words. I’ll definitely sprinkle Chloe in my posts and I’m enjoying Murphy’s muzzle snuggles, and his kisses in his way. Since he loves to lick and stick out his tongue, silly boy. I enjoy his uniqueness! I’m comforted every day by such kindness, thank you as I head into next week. May you have a good week too! 💞xxx
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Hi!
Condolences for Chloe
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
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Thank you so very much Yvette! 💞💞💞
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I read your tribute to Chloe and you did the best thing to not have her suffer. It is a heart breaker for sure but now you will start on you journey with Murphy. I send you a big virtual hug. 💖🤗
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Thank you so much Anne. We knew this would be coming and I definitely did not want to have her suffer. I’m getting more excited each day to start really working with Murphy. Thank you for the big virtual hug! 💞🤗
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I am so sorry for your grief and am glad you are allowing yourself the space and time to find a new balance to it all. Time helps. As does keeping your hands busy. Your hats are gorgeous ❤ I hope the week ahead offers some grace and space to continue feeling all your feelings.
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Thank you so much for your kind comments. I agree, time heals wounds and keeping busy really helps too. And thanks for your kindness about my hats, they are so fun to make, I just Love to crochet! ❤️ It is helping to take each day and not rushing thru it and I’m looking forward to this next week to working with my horse Murphy. Thank you again for visiting and sharing your thoughts! It’s so appreciated! 💞
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Dearest Diana, this post pulls at my heartstrings. I am so sorry friend to hear this. Yes, there is a void. So feel what you feel, and know that it’s your heart, and good to express yourself. You do such beautiful work. Darling hats and your stitching so very nice. Our roses are just now beginning to bloom. Thank you for sharing.. Know that my prayers are with you. ((Hugs are on their way))
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Thank you so very much. 💞 Your kind words give me great comfort as I know I’m not alone and I know my heart will heal as the void gets smaller each day. I’m happy you like my crochet work, you are so sweet. Ooh, I’m glad your roses are beginning to bloom too. 😊🌷 Thank you too for the prayers and I got your HUGS!! 🤗❤️
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Chloe’s spirit will always live on in your heart dear Diana, you shared so many beautiful memories and trails. Amazing how Murphy has already been with you for two years – I remember so well when you were thinking of offering him a loving home. I am so glad you did and you are on a new and special trail with him, in a way only he can take you. The hats look gorgeous, you should really keep one for yourself too! Wishing you love and strength at this time and please give sweet Murphy a big pat from us all 🤗🧡🐴 xxx
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Thank you so kindly Xenia! You are right, I have so many beautiful memories that when I look back they fill me with warmth and smiles. I can’t believe Murphy has been with us for two years now and he is so loved and spoiled in a good way. 💞 We are on a new adventure him and I and I will remember all the things Chloe taught me as I embark on this new journey. It’s funny you mention keeping a hat as the last hat I crocheted I ran out of yarn and found a close match. I like it’s uniqueness and thought I’d keep that one for myself. 🥰 That’s a great idea! I’m sending love back to you and Misty and I’ll give Murphy a big pat from you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💞🥰🐴🐾❤️
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Hi Diana, I read your loving tribute to Chloe. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad you have Murphy by your side while you take one day at a time. Your photo of the rose with the water drops on the petals is so beautiful. Your hand crocheted hats look gorgeous. They’re wonderful gifts to the lucky recipients. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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Thank you so much Natalie! Your kind words mean so much to me and I’m so thankful for Murphy as he helps fill the hole that Chloe has left behind. Every day is a little easier, one day at a time. And thank you, I love the water drops too on the roses. I was so happy I could join the weekend coffee share. 💞
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The hats are so beautiful. I could just snatch it from the screen
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Aww, thank you so very much!! 😄❤️❤️❤️
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