My heart is breaking for all of the SAINTS team. Gideon was the very first of your animals that I fell head over heels for, the beautiful, gentle soul whose eyes grabbed my attention while I was just nosing around the net several years ago. I'm so, so sorry for the loss of the shining White Knight, but am forever grateful to him for drawing me to SAINTS and for the amazing friend he was to those who needed him--a gentle, wise friend. I'm heartbroken for those he's left behind, but bursting with joy that he was saved, that he was loved, and that now he's running free. What an incredible soul.
So so sad, he was such a huge presense in the barn area, I will miss him everyday. I also feel sorry for Ray, he loved his friend so much, on Sunday they were both grooming each other in the loafing shed (by the pot belly pigs) as the rain poured down.
The windvane on top of the barn is a Black galloping horse, this last go around when Gideon lost weight I wanted something to remember him by - so I painted the horse White in his memory. Something I would always see as I worked in the fields.
Could hardly read Mo's poem through the tears, but what a beautiful tribute to a very special horse. Hugs to you Carol, your heart must be breaking. Gideon is at peace now, not suffering, and hopefully running through sunny fields with his former friends from Saints. Saints just won't be the same without him, but many, many people loved him and will miss him.
I am so sorry for your loss Carol. I know how important Gideon was to you and how much he has taught you. My heart breaks for you.
To SAINTS volunteers and staff - I also extend my condolences to you who have loved and worked with Gideon for a very long time.
Take care of your collective hearts.
A solid gold heart… stopped beating last night
God saw he was tired, and showed him the light.
All that he taught us, remains left behind
He was a rare gift, truly one of kind.
He arrived in the spring, a child’s cast-off
He’d been passed around, I’m sure he felt lost.
He made some new friends, a pig & some sheep
We gave him our hearts, forever to keep.
As months turned to years, we became best of friends
We all vowed to love him, right up to the end.
There’s hurt in our hearts and tears in our eyes
He slipped through that door, no chance for good-byes.
A solid gold heart….. walked into the light
Much love went with him , our Shining White Knight.
For Gideon
I am so sad
Gideon, your photo is on my desk and I look at it numerous times a day while I work. I hope you know how deeply you were LOVED, not only by those that had the honor of meeting you, but by so many more folks that only ever read about you through Carol's blog. It was my deepest pleasure to have served you over these past 3 years. You will be greatly missed. Run like the wind, Gideon. I know your spirit will soar. Say hello to Percy. RIP Gideon - you will forever be our WHITE KNIGHT. xxoo
i'm sorry, guys. :-(