Blossom
April 2012 - March 18, 2024
I loved this picture Saturday night. Now it just makes me sad. We don't know what happened. Everything was okay...until it wasn't. Blossom was fine Saturday night and by Sunday morning was not. Nothing we did helped and we lost her Monday morning.
Blossom was one of my very favorite lambs and continued to be a favorite her whole life. She was a true character known best for her outstanding napping ability, sleeping through much of the day and then going out to graze by herself in the dark. Once I got used to that odd behavior, I enjoyed seeing her out as I walked up to the barn for the last night check.
I made a small batch of drop spindles for the Shepherd's Market earlier this year. As far as I can remember, those 12 kits are the only kits that didn't include Baba's roving (I was out). Her fleece was beautiful and easy to spin and she was part of over 400 drop spindle kits over the years. I'd love to know how many spinners got their start using her wool.
I wish I go back through the archives and pull out some of my favorite pictures, but I just can't yet. I did go find one that long time readers will remember. If you don't know about Baba and her cot, that would be a fun trip down memory lane.
She slept on that cot until it completely fell apart :'-).
14 comments:
It seems I remember you sleeping in the cot!
All your sheep are family. So sorry Blossom was not able to make it.Love the photo of her on the cot...smart cookie.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. I always thought blossom was the sweetest little lambie. 😥
Hugs for you from Marcy in California
Dang! Always so hard.
And of course I remember her taking over the cot. For years!
Gentle hugs to all of you.
It is so hard to lose our animal family/friends. You gave her a good life. Remember that.
Awwww.... yes she was a favourite here too. So sorry she has passed. (((hugs)))
OH! My heart is breaking with yours! She was the sweetest the cutest and the bestest little sweetheart. I do remember that cot. And her sweet sweet smile on her face.
I am so, so sorry, Sara!
Hugs,
Linda
I am so shocked by Blossom’s passing. I know full well one day can be fine , the next….they leave us.
Hugs to you, my shepherdess friend. Know that you did everything in the shepherd’s bag of tricks, but sometimes the answer is “No.”, without explanation as to why.
May dearest Blossom journey well and met by others in her flock who have journeyed before her.
Blessed be, Sara. ((hug))
Oh my Sara, so sorry. Yes I always though BaBa would live in the house with you forever and her on the cot is so cute! It must have been her time to leave, no matter what you tried. She had a wonderful home for twelve years and leaves you with some tears but some smiles too:)
I'm so sorry, Sara. She was a sweet and beautiful sheep. ❤️
When I saw an Insta post mentioning it was a hard day, I was hoping against hope it didn't mean something like this. My heart breaks for you. We never have them with us long enough, and sheep crises are so often mysteries. We throw everything at them and hope something sticks.... Hugs and tears.
Trying again to leave a comment. Sarah, I have been afraid you would lose someone, Baba was fortunate she had a good life, her wool sounds beautiful and she was special. Loss is never easy no matter what the circumstances. Our creator knows when we will come and go and I believe all we love will greet us on the other side❤️
Aw, Baba.
You on that cot, I remember well. But that smile. So, so sweet. You will be missed by all...
I am so sorry Sara.
)))hugs(((
I'm so sorry about Blossom. I remember when she was little and she stole my heart. What joy she brought! Sending you heartfelt condolences.
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